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Expats report healthy finances

British expats have remained largely unaffected by the financial and political turmoil that has swept much of the world, new research has revealed.Seven out of 10 expats claim their lives have been unaffected by political and economic issues that have played havoc on the finances of many global citizens...

Expats warned over unnecessary bank charges

Old or forgotten bank accounts bank have been highlighted as something for expats to remain on top of, or risk facing unwanted charges...

Australian foreign minister urges UK to end frozen pensions

Australia's foreign minister Bob Carr has visited London and implored William Hague to give British expats in Australia index-linked pensions.

Wealthy Brits eager to leave

Wealthy Brits are increasingly looking to leave the UK due to issues such as high taxes, poor public services, red tape and lack of investment in infrastructure, a new study has revealed.

HMRC QROPS statement

A statement has been released by HMRC that offers a touch of clarification to the new QROPS rules...

Stop frozen pensions

British expats are being urged to sign a petition that calls for the UK Government’s frozen pension policy to be brought to an end. The appeal has been issued by the International Consortium of British Pensioners who created the petition on the Government’s e-petitions website last year...

British millionaires leave for many reasons

Britain’s millionaires are increasingly likely to abandon the UK for a better life overseas, and although money is a key factor, a big factor is that old bastion of bleak Britain- the weather...

UK Granny Tax set to create new QROPS exodus

Finance experts have predicted that the newly announced pension restrictions, dubbed ‘Granny Tax’ will push more Brit retirees into seeking a new life abroad...

Bank of England warning: save more and work more

The Bank of England has warned Britons that in order to enjoy a comfortable retirement, they will have to work more and save more.

HMRC online QROPS error

HMRC have again suffered an embarrassing internal error, after accidently publishing the new QROPS rules, not set to be introduced till April 6, online.



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