The benefits of a bilingual education for children and opportunities for life

Discover the huge advantages of a bilingual or multilingual education for children of all ages to help parents make important school choices.

UK nationals working in the EU or making business trips there now the transition period has ended

The U.K. left the European Union (EU) on January 31, 2020 under the terms of the Withdrawal Agreement, an agreement struck by London and Brussels in October 2019.

UK and Ireland clamp down on 'backdoor' visas

The UK and Irish governments are quietly cooperating to prevent overseas workers using the Republic's visa system as a backdoor way of gaining entry into Britain.

EU flag with the word immigration as a puzzle piece

Data gaps 'cast doubt' on EU expat numbers

"Significant gaps" in government data make it difficult to assess how effective the EU Settlement Scheme is.

Singapore still top for expat "liveability"

While Singapore has topped the rankings for the 15th year in a row, which other global cities rank highly for quality of life for expats?

Flight paths out of the UK with country names and flags

Jobseekers look abroad following election results

There was a sudden surge in UK-based workers seeking jobs abroad as the results of last week's general election began to emerge, according to research by Indeed, the world's largest job site.

Kälin and Kochenov’s Quality of Nationality Index

French Nationality Remains Best in the World, while Brexit Britain Risks a Dramatic Decline

Why has France held onto the top spot for eight years? Who else is on the list? What factors does the Kaelin and Kochenov’s Quality of Nationality Index take into account?

A map of the UK superimposed over a Union Jack flag

'Scrap immigration barriers in Ulster' says CBI

The UK government's current Brexit plan would add 'huge cost and complexity' across some of the UK's industries. The CBI suggests a digital skills action plan for Northern Ireland to overcome skills gaps.

Are EU citizens secure in the event of No Deal Brexit?

The London city law firm of Hudson McKenzie outlines immigration plans for EU citizens should there be a no-deal Brexit. What are the main points?

UK scraps plan to end freedom of movement

EU immigration U-turn from new British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government. What is the latest on freedom of movement for EU citizens living in the UK?

A photo of UK Home Secretary, Priti Patel, superimposed over an image of the UK Home Office headquarters in Croydon England

Brexit: business anxiety over freedom of movement U-turn

Business leaders have expressed dismay over the government's announcement that freedom of movement for European Economic Area citizens would abruptly end if the UK leaves the European Union without a deal on October 31.

Get ready for 2019 with a Crown-sponsored ERC webinar

The ERC webinar, hosted by Lisa Johnson at Crown World Mobility, will provide insights for Global Mobility professionals to consider as they prepare for 2019.

Crown World Mobility: It’s time to ask: How does Europe feel about Brexit?

Crown World Mobility asked: How does Europe feel about Brexit?

Brexit has dominated headlines in the UK ever since June 2016 when the country voted to leave the European Union, but it's not just the UK that will be affected. Crown World Mobility polled over 3500 professionals to find out how European professionals feel about Brexit.

Brexit prompts British rush for Irish passports

Brexit prompts British rush for Irish passports

The fast-approaching prospect of Brexit has resulted in the number of Britons applying for Irish passports reaching record levels.

Relocate magazine autumn 2018: out September!

Relocate magazine autumn 2018: Out Now!

The autumn conference issue of Relocate Magazine is now available with a focus on the evolving role of global mobility. In addition we take a look at post-Brexit trade partners, gender in AI and put President Trumps “America First” agenda in the spotlight.

European parliament building and flying flags

MEPs adopt legislation to reinforce the rights of posted workers

Following the adoption of new rules by the European Parliament, the rights of posted workers will be guaranteed within the next two years.

EU piles on pressure for Irish border solution

The European Union is ratcheting up the pressure on the UK to come up with a new solution to the Irish border problem or risk failure in the Brexit negotiations.

Post-Brexit Irish border proposals ‘will not work’

The complex nature of the Irish border continues to trouble Brexit negotiations, after Brussels rejected the UK’s latest proposals for a solution.

EU proposal on Irish border rejected by British

Theresa May rejects EU proposal of a “common regulatory area”, in regards to the Northern Ireland border. The proposal suggested that North Ireland would be considered part of the European customs territory.

Number of British passports being issued in UK doubles from 2016

British applications for Irish passports hit new record

Number of Irish passports issued in Britain is set to double this year, the increase in passports follows the surge for Irish passports that took place soon after the Brexit vote last year.

Map of the European Union 2017 before the UK leaves as a result of the Brexit referendum

The Brexit path: international destinations examined

Which overseas locations will win the battle to attract companies moving from the UK in the wake of its decision to leave the European Union?

Clarification over work permit sponsorship in Ireland

Clarification over work permit sponsorship in Ireland

The Irish Department of Jobs, Enterprise, and Innovation (DJEI) has provided recent clarification that under Irish law, only “employers” may sponsor individuals in applications for work permits.

Ireland: immigration permissions change for unmarried partners

Ireland: immigration permissions change for unmarried partners

A non-EEA national unmarried partner of an Irish national, seeking to obtain immigration permission, must now demonstrate a genuine long-term relationship of at least one year, rather than two years.

Common ground appears as Brexit negotiations begin

Donald Tusk has accepted the UK’s six-page letter invoking Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty. With it begins 18-months of negotiation, uncertainty, and finally, clarity, over the future direction of the UK’s relationship with the EU on trade and citizens’ and expats’ rights.