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Carney declares neutrality over currency union

There would be a "distinct possibility" that the Royal Bank of Scotland would have to relocate outside Scotland if voters back independence in September's referendum, Mark Carney, the Bank of England governor, said. ...

11 March 2014

Reshoring could create 200,000 new jobs

British businesses reshoring work from overseas could create up to 200,000 jobs over the next decade, according to an analysis by Pricewaterhouse ...

10 March 2014

Bringing it back home – 25 per cent of companies ‘reshoring’

Whilst offshoring is an established phenomenon – its opposite process – 'reshoring', or bringing manufacturing back to a company’s domestic ...

Latin America Mobility Trends

Latin America has become particularly attractive for companies looking to go global, but great opportunities may also present great talent ...

10 March 2014

Countdown to an international move

Sensible forward planning can really take the stress out of an international move. To give assignees a manageable timetable, Bournes Relocation ...

Skilled labour shortages hurt Canadian mega-projects

Large engineering projects in northern British Columbia are being hindered by a lack of skilled labour, with mining giant Rio Tinto Alcan being ...

10 March 2014

European hotels set for renewed success

A resurgence in the travel and hotel sector is predicted in Pricewaterhouse Cooper's (PwC) European cities hotel forecast. This, the consulting ...

Hong Kong still tops list of highest rents

Hong Kong remains the most expensive location in the world to rent a luxury three bedroom apartment. ...

7 March 2014

Ukraine unrest impacts on multinationals

As the political climate in Ukraine continues to be volatile, both foreign nationals and multinational companies located within the country are ...

Lack of office space could hinder London tech sector

The growth of London's tech sector could be hampered by lack of available office space, real estate advisor Colliers International has ...

7 March 2014

Swiss immigration quotas clarified

In a national referendum on 9 February 2014, the Swiss people voted narrowly "Against Mass Immigration", which proposes greater control of ...

Yet another finance firm eyes Scottish exit

Another Scottish financial company has announced it will establish additional companies in England in case Scotland votes in favour of ...

7 March 2014

Making new friends: Relationship advice for relocating families with school age children

Reassuring children experiencing relocation that they will settle and make new friends is often key to a successful transition, says Roz Brown and ...

Investment in the UK 'suffering' because of referendum pledge

Investment in the UK is being damaged because of Prime Minister David Cameron's commitment to an in/out referendum on Europe by 2017, Business ...

7 March 2014

Education Explained: Apprenticeships in England

As part of the Education Explained series, looking at the education options for relocating families, Rebecca Marriage takes a close look at ...

Steepest rise in UK salaries for seven years

UK salaries are increasing at their sharpest rate since November 2007 Report on Jobs, a Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG ...

7 March 2014

Education Explained: Appealing for a school place in England

To appeal or not to appeal - it's a tough decision for parents whose children are not offered a place at their top choice of state school. But, as ...

Staff strike at Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs

As of Tuesday 4 March, staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in Israel and overseas have gone on strike, and are not issuing visas or ...

6 March 2014

Eastern light shines on metal deals

A newly released report on mergers and acquisitions in the metal industry reveals a mix of good and bad news. ...

Ministers clash over benefits of immigration

Business Secretary Vince Cable, a Liberal Democrat member of the government, has angered Conservative coalition colleagues with a defence of free ...

6 March 2014

Moving to the UK as an intern

Interns posted to the UK will need to find suitable accommodation. And in order to do so, will need to make sure that they have a UK bank account ...

Shell joins business clamour over Scottish independence

Ben van Beurden, the chief executive of Shell, has become the latest business chief to come out against the notion of Scotland voting in favour of ...

6 March 2014

International banking for a new generation

Opening a bank account is the foundation for all other aspects of building a life abroad. Here, NatWest Global Employee Banking outline the ...

Migrants are prime generators of UK business

Migrant entrepreneurs are the driving force behind one in seven of all UK companies, a new study ...

5 March 2014

Hong Kong's 'officescape' to take new shape

By 2020, Hong Kong's office landscape will have considerably diversified, providing a far greater range of opportunities for landlords and ...

Skills shortage 'Down Under'

Britain has always been a strong source of skilled migrants for companies "Down Under", but today the need for overseas workers is ...

4 March 2014

New Australian Privacy Act has implications for global businesses

New legislation set to become law in Australia in March 2014 will have significant implications for companies doing business Down Under. ...

London named "City of the Future" in foreign investment rankings

In a study of the most promising investment locations in Europe, fDi Magazine – a Financial Times publication – has crowned London as European ...

4 March 2014

Ten top tips for relocating employees

Relocating to a new country can be a daunting prospect for employees – especially if it's your first international assignment or you are being ...

MPs call for fundamental overhaul of business rates

The government should undertake a "wholesale review" of Britain's much-criticised business rates system in a bid to boost retailing and local ...

4 March 2014

UK now Europe's biggest exporter of people

Global trade has undoubtedly transformed the world of business, including where we live. According to recent research, the UK is now Europe’s ...

Foreign Office advises British nationals to leave Crimea now

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advises against all travel to Crimea and has said that British nationals in Crimea should leave ...

4 March 2014

New horizons: the challenges of international group moves

One of the highlights of this year's Worldwide ERC EMEA conference in London was a lively session on international group moves, chaired by Gill ...

Labour proposes new 'National Baccalaureate' qualification for school leavers

Labour has announced plans for a new qualification for school leavers in the ...

4 March 2014

Completing the circle of care

The annual Duty of Care conference for professionals working within the serviced accommodation sector is to be held at Millennium Gloucester Hotel ...