Opening Ceremony brings Birmingham to the world

The 2022 Commonwealth Games got off to an explosive start in an extravaganza that explored the rich history, culture and identity of Birmingham and the West Midlands – and what this future-facing region has to offer in a post-Brexit, post-Covid world.

’Second City’ aims for commonwealth gold

The Commonwealth Games, held in Birmingham from July 28-August 8, provided individuals, teams and nations with memorable moments of sporting success. Now Britain's 'second city' - along with the rest of the West Midlands - is hoping the legacy of the games will provide it with memorable moments of economic success. Coinciding with the athletes' physical endeavours on land and in the water, a $33 million Business and Tourism Programme (BTP) was launched aimed at attracting international investment and visitors to the region.

Upskilling now finance firms’ priority

UK financial services firms are encountering such problems recruiting the talent they need that almost three-quarters of them are making upskilling and retraining existing staff a top priority.

Housing market surprises with another record

Housing market surprises with another record

Despite the rising cost of living and increases in mortgage rates, average house prices across the UK hit another new record last month, according to the latest index from the Halifax.

‘Give migration experts visa powers’ - CBI Head

The panel of experts that advises the UK government on immigration matters should be given independent powers to relax visa requirements to solve current skills shortages, according to the head of the nation's largest business organisation.

Winner of the 2022 Think Global People for Serviced Apartment Provider of the Year: Regional/Global: Synergy

Serviced Apartment Provider of the Year: Regional/Global

Winner:
Synergy

Making sense of work today for a better tomorrow

Much has changed for those of us managing and leading people in an international environment, in global mobility and HR. We explored the opportunities and challenges across industry sectors at the Future of Work Festival.

UK-India tech sets out trade agenda

The two largest trade bodies representing the tech industries of India and the UK have set out on what they want to see on data transfers included in the free trade agreement (FTA) currently being negotiated between the two nations.

The future of work in a word: flexibility

We are at a pivotal time in history, as corporate and leisure, B2B and B2C, transient and extended-stay sectors continue to combine, blur and evolve.

Smart, Safe, Sustainable: 3 tips to help corporates travel with confidence

David Sapsted articles April 2022 collage of images

David Sapsted Collected Articles - April 2022

Former chief reporter at The Times and news editor and New York correspondent for The Telegraph among other journals, David Sapsted writes sharply observed news for Relocate. These are his collected articles from April 2022 - on topics from the "Great Resignation" to UK immigration and enterprise.

Collage of images from David Sapsted's May 2022 articles

David Sapsted Collected Articles - May 2022

Former chief reporter at The Times and news editor and New York correspondent for The Telegraph among other journals, David Sapsted writes sharply observed news for Relocate. These are his collected articles from May 2022 - on topics from flexible working to UK immigration and enterprise.

Future of Work Festival Supporter: ASAP

Future of Work Festival Supporter, ASAP aims to define the term ‘serviced apartment’, to embed it in the traveller’s psyche, and to promote a standard of accommodation they can expect to find every time.

UK homes top agenda of Hong Kong buyers

Estate agents and home builders in the UK are gearing up for a fresh surge in purchases from Hong Kong citizens.

Environment Concept - Globe Glass In Green Forest With Sunlight

AltoVita creates best practice in sustainable corporate accommodation and travel with geotagging providing supplier transparency

Corporate accommodation platform AltoVita provides sustainable vision for travel sector with geotagging and data analytics, as their Smart, Safe, Sustainable Innovation Summit sets measurable roadmap to sustainability.

UK businesses welcome legislative moves

Businesses have welcomed government ambitions outlined on Tuesday to take greater steps to 'level up' the UK economy, to boost financial services and to reform and reduce taxation.

Future of Work Festival Sponsor: edyn

edyn's purpose is to engage and inspire with distinctively designed hotels, firmly rooted in the local neighbourhood and offering vibrant experiences and connections.

Future of Work Festival Sponsor: AltoVita

AltoVita is the future of Corporate Housing combining data-driven scalable technology and human centric approach.

Finally, signs of a slowdown in home prices

Annual house price growth in the UK remained in double digits in April but, after a year of rocketing prices, there were signs the market might be beginning to cool.

UK and Germany top serviced apartment openings

HVS’s latest annual Serviced Apartment report for Europe shows the region will see an expected 13,400 new branded units open by 2025. Co-living and connectedness are also significant new trends.

Surging UK house market set to calm?

House prices in the UK over the past year have increased at their fastest rate since 2004, according to the latest index from Nationwide, one of the country's largest mortgage lenders.

More Hong Kong expats head for the exit

Almost half of European companies with hubs in Hong Kong are planning to relocate to other centres overseas this year, according to a new survey.

Brexit moved to EU much lower than expected

Far fewer jobs in financial services based in the UK have relocated to the European Union than originally anticipated in the wake of the Brexit referendum almost six years ago, according to the latest survey.

NY and London stay atop financial rankings

Despite fears that London could lose its standing as a leading financial hub because of Brexit-related relocations to the EU, the City has retained its second place in the latest Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI).

Budget chiefs unhappy over ‘mini-budget’

Leading business leaders in the UK gave a mixed reaction to measures aimed at boosting economic growth and productivity outlined to parliament on Wednesday by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak.

Specialist Skills are in demand, how to attract talent post pandemic

Whilst the pandemic is far from over, here in the UK we are working our way to a more normal life, with all restrictions being lifted and work life being eased back to normality.

UK house prices hit record high

The average UK house price hit £275,000 in December 2021, £27,000 higher than at the same point a year ago.

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Slowdown expected in UK house price rises

The average house price in the UK hit a new record last month although there were signs the rate of increase would slow "considerably" this year.

Modern Home: Finding a Niche in the Market and Filling It

Many refer to it as ‘a lightbulb moment’ but for former letting agent Hollie Wright, it was more of a fully-fledged chandelier. For it was an idea that kickstarted her on a new career – and one that resulted in creating her own company. Today that company employs a team of staff and is going from strength-to-strength.

Enter the 2022 Think Global People and Relocate Awards

Think Global People Awards: Global Mobility, Leadership and Education with a spotlight on wellbeing

Fiona Murchie explains how the Think Global People Awards have evolved for 2022 to showcase the inspiring people working across global mobility, global leadership and education who are delivering excellence and innovation.