For Expatriates
This section is designed to support you if you are relocating. Whether you’re moving within the UK, coming to the UK, or relocating overseas on an international assignment, we’re here to help, with the latest news, articles and practical advice on a range of key subjects, from property and schools to lifestyle, partner’s career options and settling in your new area. From new graduates and young professionals, through families with children, to senior executives, we have something for everyone.
Education & Schools
New year, new way of learning: Jumping into online education in 2025
The new year is often synonymous with life changes, whether that is investing time in a new hobby, quitting a bad habit, or simply taking the leap to try something new. While you don’t need to wait until the countdown and fireworks are over to make or reevaluate crucial decisions, the end of the year can be a fantastic opportunity for reflection.
Expatriate life
Mini Factsheets
Introducing our new Mini Factsheet series, designed to help you incorporate global mobility into managing and supporting international teams and grow your people and organisation in new locations.
Culturally attuned leadership: the case of China
With the rise of Western businesses operating in China, and with increasing numbers of Chinese businesses operating in other parts of the globe, the focus on effective cross-cultural leadership has never been more important. Dr Sue Shortland explains.
Speaking beyond borders
Languages can give students confidence, identity and a greater understanding of each other in today’s shifting political and cultural landscape. Ledetta Asfa-Wossen reports.
Health
UK farmers challenge Autumn Budget tax measures
More than 10,000 farmers descended on central London on Tuesday to protest over changes announced in the government's Budget for a new inheritance tax, which many fear could destroy much of the country's agricultural industry.
Donald Trump secures second presidency: what next for global trade?
Even before his election victory, the fact Donald Trump was identifying his favourite word as 'tariff' – describing it as the “most beautiful word in the dictionary" – was sending tremors through the minds of politicians, economists and businesses across the world.
Does the Autumn Budget ‘fix the foundations’?
Employers bear much of the financial burden for providing the conditions for the UK’s economic growth in Labour's first budget this parliament. Yet its measures seek to benefit individuals, boost near-term growth and shore up efforts to safeguard workplace wellbeing and inclusion.
Partners & Family
World Mental Health Day 2024: prioritising workplace mental health
The theme of this year's World Mental Health Day is 'prioritising mental health in the workplace'. This as the UK government chooses 10 October to unveil its long-awaited Employment Rights Bill, geared to securing greater flexibility and autonomy for employees.
Improving employee experience in global mobility
Global mobility professionals must balance deploying the best talent at the right cost with providing an excellent employee mobility experience. But what do we mean by ‘employee experience’ and why does it matter? Dr Sue Shortland explains.
What’s New with Permits Foundation this Quarter?
Permits Foundation, an independent, not-for-profit organisation share their news.
Residential Property
Innovation back on serviced apartment sector agenda
Thursday’s launch event for the latest GSAIR report ended on an inspiring note, with co-host Mark Harris encouraging delegates to work together to solve the ‘most challenging of challenges’.
UK residential property market slides into 2024
Latest official property market data shows London is the UK region most impacted by house price adjustments following months of higher mortgage rates and above-target inflation.
Bern takes top spot in international expat liveability index
With clean air and low crime rates, Bern remains the most liveable city for European expatriates in the latest Location Ratings Report from ECA International.
