New call for relaxation of immigration rules

The head of Britain's largest business organisation is calling on the government to urgently include immigration reforms when new economic policies are unveiled in Thursday's Autumn Statement.

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Business group demands 'urgent' visa reforms

One of the nation's largest business organisations has submitted a plan to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to "get firms through the tough months ahead and then power the UK’s economic recovery".

India still atop UK migration table

The number of foreign-born residents living in England and Wales last year hit an all-time high of 10 million, representing one in six of the population, according to figures on international migration taken from the 2021 UK census.

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Most UK firms unable to apply for visas

Despite job vacancies in the UK outnumbering jobseekers, just a tiny proportion of employers can secure visas for the overseas talent they desperately need according to a new report. International remote working and applying for a sponsor licence as insurance are among solutions proposed.

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Skills shortages UK tech's biggest problem

Accessing the skilled workers they badly need has become by far the greatest problem confronting tech firms in the UK, according to the latest 'Digital Economy Monitor'.

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New PM to boost UK-India FTA prospects?

The formal installation on Tuesday of Rishi Sunak as the UK’s new Prime Minister appears to have bolstered the nation’s prospects of sealing a trade deal with India.

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Launch of Permits Foundation's 2022 Partner Survey Report

We are pleased to announce that Part 2 of the Permits Foundation International Dual Careers Survey Report is now available.

Resignation to boost UK-India FTA talks?

The resignation of Home Secretary Suella Braverman could boost the prospects of the UK and India sealing a trade deal, as well as making it easier for the government in London to introduce an expanded visa system.

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Support grows in UK for targeted immigration

The last seven years have seen growing public support for legal immigration to the UK, according to the latest survey conducted annually by polling company Ipsos.

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Manchester 'best UK city' for expats

Manchester is by far the best city for expats moving to the United Kingdom, according to a new survey.

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Effectiveness of new visa schemes questioned

Reservations over the long-term efficacy of two of the government's new visa routes into the UK are being voiced by business executives and an expert in immigration law.

Government Eyes Easing UK Visa Rules

Will liberalising immigration rules attract the overseas skills that the UK needs?

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Businesses set out demands for new PM

Business leaders welcomed the election victory of Liz Truss as the UK's next Prime Minister, but warned that swift action was needed to tackle growing economic turmoil.

Pro and cons of new scale-up visas

The UK's new Scale-Up Visa system came into effect on Monday, August 22, offering a cheaper, easier route to hire overseas talent, particularly for the tech sector.

Why now is the time to choose the Isle of Man

The Isle of Man offers amazing careers, entrepreneurial opportunities, and an incredible work-life balance.

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Vialto Partners chooses Certino as shadow payroll platform

Increased remote and cross-border working, new technology and the breakup of the Big Four are creating new opportunities in the global mobility supply chain.

Why Your Business Should Consider the Business Migrant Route When Starting a Business in the Isle of Man

Why entrepreneurs from outside of the UK and Ireland should consider the Isle of Man Business Migrant Route when relocating their business to the Isle of Man.

Five Reasons to Relocate to the Isle of Man

The Isle of Man has so much to offer its residents; from exceptional employment opportunities, a vibrant cultural scene, to stunning landscapes, here Locate Isle of Man countdown five reasons why you should consider a relocation to the Isle of Man.

Graduate Opportunities in the Isle of Man

The Isle of Man – The Perfect Place to Kick-start A Graduate Career

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Businesses urge easing of UK visa rules

One of the UK's largest business organisations is calling on the Government to make it easier for industries facing chronic staff shortages to get visas for overseas workers.

Expats rate Mexico as the world’s best

Mexico, Indonesia and Taiwan make up the top three destinations in this year's InterNations 'Expat Insider' survey of almost 12,000 expatriates across the globe.

Expat stress levels ‘hit all-time high’

The traditional, global mobility lifestyle "might have changed forever" because of the pandemic, according to global health service company Cigna.

David Sapsted Collected Articles - July 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 June 2022 - on topics from the trial of a four-day week in the UK to the return of UK business confidence.

More U.S expats eye renouncing citizenship

A quarter of American expats across the world are considering renouncing US citizenship because of the tax burden imposed on them by Washington, according to a new survey

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Call for new UK visas amid record vacancies

The latest UK jobs figures, showing the number of vacancies had hit another record high, have led to a chorus of calls from business groups for an overhaul of the immigration system to allow companies to hire the foreign skills they need.

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The Future of Work Festival: Where next for global people?

The pandemic hastened the pace of change. Panellists and guests at the inspiring Future of Work Festival at Relocate Global’s Kent HQ took a grounding breath of fresh air and set their sights on the horizon.

Fresh thinking celebrated at Relocate Global’s Future of Work Festival and Awards

Relocate Global became the centre of the Global Mobility world on Thursday 9 June as its Kent headquarters hosted over 100 guests from countries as far afield as Australia, Singapore and the US.

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David Sapsted Collected Articles - June 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 June 2022 - on topics from the trial of a four-day week in the UK to the return of UK business confidence.

UK work and study visas soar this year

The number of work-related visas granted by the UK over the past year has more than doubled while the total of sponsored study visas has reached an all-time record, the government revealed on Thursday.

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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.