Category Archives: News

UK Stamp Duty to be even higher for non-residents?

Posted on February 10, 2019 by

Breaking news. It has been announced that the UK Government will shortly be issuing a new consultation document in which it will propose that the rate of Stamp Duty, the tax payable on purchase of a property, will increase further … Continue reading →

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UAE Public Holidays for 2019

Posted on December 27, 2018 by

These are the official dates of public holidays for the UAE for the coming year, as well as notable dates, so you can make a note in your diary now and plan ahead. Actual days off work for both the … Continue reading →

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UK Autumn Budget 2018 – the facts for expats

Posted on October 29, 2018 by

This is just the second UK Autumn Budget and unusually it was on a Monday, the first time since 1962.  Budgets are normally on a Wednesday but that would fall on Halloween this year so too much of a gift … Continue reading →

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2018 – how will it be for you & your finances?

Posted on January 7, 2018 by

There is no doubt that we live in interesting times on many levels and naturally people will have financial concerns. High on the list of worries is the potential adverse effect of a geopolitical event but it is the potential … Continue reading →

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UAE Public holidays for 2018

Posted on December 29, 2017 by

These are the official dates of public holidays for the UAE for the coming year so you can make a note in your diary now and plan ahead. Actual days off work for both the public and private sector will … Continue reading →

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UK Autumn Budget 2017 – the facts for expats

Posted on November 22, 2017 by

This is the first Autumn Budget after it was announced that the main one would be issued towards the end of each year. This time there is little that directly affects expats and much of the focus was on the … Continue reading →

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News: RL360 to acquire Friends Provident International

Posted on July 19, 2017 by

Following some months of speculation it has been announced that IFGL, which owns RL360°,  will acquire FPIL (Friends Provident International Limited)  from the Aviva Group, subject to regulatory approval.

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