Category Archives: News

UK Summer Economic Statement July 2020 – the facts for expats

Posted on July 8, 2020 by

The UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has presented his Summer Economic Statement, a de facto budget, and this article is an overview of the main points with particular reference to any announcements or changes that are relevant to … Continue reading →

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A survey – how has your UAE income & financial situation been affected by Coronavirus?

Posted on June 14, 2020 by

I am sure we are all well aware that the restrictions related to COVID-19 have meant that the income of many people in the UAE has been affected.  In order to find out the extent of this I have put … Continue reading →

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Need to know: UAE Labour Law in the time of Coronavirus

Posted on April 7, 2020 by

As many will be aware, I have been writing about UAE employment regulations, and other matters, in my weekly column in The National newspaper since 2008. This is addition to my main business as an Independent Financial Adviser. All columns … Continue reading →

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News: Tax update for expats unable to leave the UK

Posted on March 24, 2020 by

HMRC (Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs) has announced that it will be giving special treatment to non-residents who are forced to stay in the UK exceeding their permitted number of days. With quite a few expats unable to leave due … Continue reading →

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Coronavirus and your investments – part 2

Posted on March 17, 2020 by

I published an article on this topic on 4th March but with the ongoing situation and further stock markets falls, it is time for another. With worries and panic across the world in respect of both health and all the … Continue reading →

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UK Budget March 2020 – the facts for expats

Posted on March 11, 2020 by

This is the first budget of this Government and the first by Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, less than a month after taking over at the Treasury. This article is a brief overview of some of the main points with particular reference … Continue reading →

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Coronavirus and your investments – part one

Posted on March 4, 2020 by

No one can avoid this subject right now but, in this article, I want to address the financial concerns, specifically in relation to investments. Global stock markets fell last week, the largest falls over a couple of days for 10 … Continue reading →

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UAE Insolvency law – overview & information

Posted on February 4, 2020 by

In November 2019, the UAE Government announced a new law for personal insolvency, to assist people with debt problems, and this has now come into effect. This is a real game changer as it will give people in difficulties an … Continue reading →

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UAE Public Holidays for 2020

Posted on December 28, 2019 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 of holiday for both the … Continue reading →

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News: Risk of UK State Pension freeze remains for British pensioners in Europe

Posted on October 3, 2019 by

Starting next week some 360,000 British pensioners living in Europe will receive letters from The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)  confirming that their UK State Pension pension will rise each year for at least the next three years in … Continue reading →

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