The UK’s European Commission representative, Jacqueline Minor, has indicated that Scottish independence would not lead to automatic membership of the European Union. Minor outlined a process whereby Scotland would have to join the list of countries already seeking EU Membership, and although the process could be completed quicker than for other applicants, there is no…
A group of UK expatriates have set out their desire for the UK Government to protect their EU Citizenship through production of an “Alternative White Paper”. The expat coalition, including Bremain and Eurocitizens, published the 53 point paper titled “UK Citizens in Europe – Towards an Alternative White Paper”, setting out their concerns over their…
Tuesday saw the first meeting between a junior Brexit minister and 10 British overseas territories in an example of the true complexity of the Brexit process. The overseas territories are seeking to have their priorities delivered amidst fear of losing vital EU access and trading links which could severely damage their economic security. Territories such…
As Austria ranked in the top 10 best countries in which to live and work for expats, Vienna became the European city which has seen the largest influx of high net worth individuals in the past decade. The population of these high net worth individuals has grown by 67% in the last 10 years, faster…
In an attempt to entice wealthy individuals to part with their cash on the Italian peninsular, Italy is set to introduce a set of measures which will allow expats to become residents whilst paying no tax on foreign income for 15 years. It is a move designed to entice disenfranchised Britons seeking to escape from…
In November 2016 Britain’s High Court ruled that British Prime Minister Theresa May needed the backing of Parliament to trigger Article 50, a landmark ruling which fuelled speculation that Brexit may be thwarted by pro-EU politicians. Three months on and May has not only secured Parliamentary backing with ease, but has also strengthened her position…
British Prime Minister Theresa May outlined her ambitious plans for post-Brexit Britain in a landmark speech, outlining a collaborative future with the EU but confirming that Britain will firmly shut the door on the core EU policies of single market access and free movement of people. May’s address to EU diplomats in the Long Gallery…
Britain’s decision to leave the European Union has led to a devaluation of the Pound, which has made the large fees charged by UK boarding schools more affordable to expat families. The average UK boarding school fees are around £25,000, and some currencies such as the Bahraini Dinar, have become worth twice as much as…
British overseas pensioners holding pensions offshore will be liable to pay more tax under new plans outlined by the Government. Currently, people who draw income from Qualified Registered Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS) only pay 90% income tax on income generated by the fund. However, new proposals will make expat pensioners liable for the full income…
Senior British Government officials have admitted this week that Britain will likely need to pay for access to the EU single market post-Brexit. Brexit secretary David Davis admitted in the House of Commons on Thursday that major criterion of Brexit was “to get the best access for goods and services to the European Union”, even…