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UK is leading destination for global HQs

London and south east England attract more investment in multinational headquarters than global cities such as New York, Singapore, Berlin, Hong Kong and Paris, according to a new analysis.

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UK finance sector 'will emerge stronger from Brexit'

International Trade Secretary Liam Fox is confident that Britain's financial services sector and the City of London will emerge from Brexit stronger and more dynamic.

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.

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Minister says 'scrap immigration salary threshold'

Michael Gove, UK Environment Secretary has called for a more flexible approach to the Government’s controversial salary threshold for overseas workers.

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Access to skills 'A priority for Europe's financial sector'

Continued, mutual access to talented workers across Europe was a priority for the continent's financial sector after Brexit, an international conference in Vilnius has been told by a City business leader.

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Survey shows skills shortages felt in all sectors

No business sector in the UK is now immune from recruitment difficulties and skills shortages, according to a new survey of more than 6,000 companies across the country.

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Overseas worker 'key to UK jobs boom'

The UK jobless rate is the lowest it has been since 1974. While there are more EU nationals working in the UK now, there has been a marked increase in the number of workers from outside the EEA.

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More skills-short companies looking abroad

The UK will continue to enjoy a jobs boom in the coming months although a persistent skills shortage is resulting in increasing numbers of companies looking abroad for the talent they need, according to a major new survey.

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Government immigration plan unsuited to Scots' needs

The government's proposed, post-Brexit immigration system poses particular problems for Scotland, Carolyn Fairbairn, director-general of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), has warned.

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Manufacturing spurs unexpected boost in UK economy

The UK economy rose by a healthy 0.5 per cent in the first quarter of the year, mainly thanks to manufacturing recording its fastest growth since 1988.

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Scottish towns set pace for speedy home sales

Scottish towns and cities dominate a table of major conurbations in Britain with the fastest-moving property markets.

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London SMEs to get an AI boost

Small businesses in London are to be offered funding and expert advice to help them capitalise on the latest advances in artificial intelligence, it was announced this week.

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'Focus On WTO' Fox tells business chiefs

UK business leaders are told by International Trade Secretary Liam Fox to put the World Trade Organisation "at the top of your agenda" after Brexit.

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Brits 'most supportive of migrants In Europe'

The British have a more positive attitude towards immigration than any other major European nation, according to a new survey.

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Tech sector fretting about future talent recruitment

A warning of problems ahead for the UK's tech sector in recruiting the talent it needs from overseas has been issued by a senior figure in the industry.

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Business confidence bounces back despite Brexit

Despite all the uncertainties surrounding Brexit, business confidence across Britain actually rose in April, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.

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New UK migration plan 'discriminates against women'

Proposals by the UK government for a new immigration system once Brexit is complete could worsen discrimination against women migrants, according to research by an Oxford University academic.

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Why do expatriates rate Germany, Bahrain and the UK best?

The HSBC Expat Explorer survey asked more than 22,000 expats the main reason why they take international assignments. What do the results mean for workers and talent managers?

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'Delays likely' over new UK innovator visa

Concerns have been raised that a new visa scheme, aimed at attracting innovators to the UK, could take months to come into effect because of bureaucratic delays.

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Leaders gather as China revamps Belt and Road project

World leaders and other senior political figures from 37 nations attend the Belt and Road Forum hosted by China in Beijing.

Drop in EU migrants sees job applications fall

The drop in EU27 citizens arriving in the UK has seen a fall in the number of job-seekers, at a time when the total of job vacancies in Britain is increasing, according to a new survey.

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Changing times for expat positions in China

Why is China becoming increasingly attractive to European expats - and what are the top jobs for foreign workers?

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Surge in middle market confidence of global growth

The latest EY economic report finds that global middle-market executives have become bullish about growth prospects for 2019 despite forecasts of looming economic headwinds. How are companies safeguarding growth?

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Bank moves hit city jobs growth

The number of job vacancies in London’s finance sector has halved over the past two years because Brexit has knocked business confidence and prompted relocations to new European hubs in the EU27, according to a new report.

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UK notches up new employment record

UK labour market "remains in good order" but businesses are reporting that recruitment is being hampered. What are the persistent hiring difficulties faced by UK business - and why?

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UK housing market shrugging off Brexit blues

Despite continuing uncertainty, the extension to the Brexit deadline until the end of October has helped to kick start the UK property market, which has seen its largest April price increase since 2016.

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Achtung! UK facing looming shortage of linguists

Employers are increasingly seeking job candidates with foreign language skills at a time when the number of UK school leavers with language qualifications is tumbling, according to a new report.

Brexit Extension: 'To result in more relocations'

British business leaders reacted with a mixture of relief and discomfort after the EU27 agreed to a further delay, until the end of October, in the UK's departure date from the bloc.

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UK economic growth beats expert forecasts

The UK economy expanded ahead of economists' expectations in the three months to February, according to official data released today (Wednesday).

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Financial exports growing fastest in UK regions

Growth in the UK's international finance industry has been greater in several national regions over the past five years than it has been in London, according to a new report.

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Brexit jitters leads to downturn in hirings

UK employers are putting hiring plans on hold until the current political impasse over Brexit has been settled, according to a new survey.

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Overseas assignees 'getting raw deal' in the UK

Global employees working in the UK do poorly in terms of support from their employers compared to expatriates working elsewhere in the world, according to a new survey.

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Multi-Million Campaign Targets EU Nationals in UK

Government to spend £3.75 million on marketing campaign to get EU27 nationals to apply for settled status.

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UK tech jobs boom as bankers look elsewhere

Brexit and business trends mean that London is creating jobs in some sectors whilst losing jobs in others, with tech jobs, banking and financial services changing rapidly.

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Inflation stays below target - but for how long?

Inflation remains below UK government's target but upcoming pressures are likely to raise the rate in the near future.

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Three cities rated the world's costliest for expats

The Economist Intelligence Unit's Cost of Living survey that shows top ten most expensive cities is largely split between Asia and Europe, with Singapore tied top.

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UK employment at record high despite Brexit

Despite the Brexit uncertainty companies increase their hiring adding 473,000 jobs over the last year, the lowest jobless rate since 1975.

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Hong Kong most expensive for expat rents

Global survey of rents for expats shows European cities seeing significant increases.

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Chancellor holds out prospect of spending spree

The Chancellor announced how he is to spend the extra funds available in the 2019 Spring Statement.

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Business leaders' anger over latest Brexit impasse

Business leaders express anger and frustration at politicians inability to break the Brexit deadlock and fear over the impacts of a no-deal.

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Dublin a big winner of Brexit relocations

Brexit is causing banks and investors to move some operations and jobs abroad to EU cities including Dublin, Paris, Frankfurt and Luxembourg.

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£200 million boost for cutting-edge science

Chancellor Phillip Hamomond announces £200 million in spending on scientific research into materials, medicine and technologies across UK hubs.

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London office investments top of the global league

In spite of Brexit the London property market has attracted more investment globally than any other city.

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'Reduce visa salary threshold' say top universities

Universities call on government to lower proposed salary threshold to £21,000 to protect thousands of scientific, teaching and technician posts filled dispropotionately by women.

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Major boost to offshore wind farm Government-industry deal

UK goverment strikes a deal with offshore wind industry to derive a third of UK electricty from offshore wind by 2030 and support the technology's growing manufacture and export industry.

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OECD gloomy over global growth prospects

OECD downgrade global growth projections for 2019 and 2020 citing US-China trade uncertainty, Brexit, and low consumer confidence as hurting business and commerce.

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Berlin-London forge link to boost tech growth

Berlin and London to work together in supporting fintech and smart cities tech companies to scale up.

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London voted top city for global locations

International business leaders vote London top for locating global teams as city provides a mixture of creativity, teamwork and tech skills.

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Services output increase defies market forecast

PMI figures show the UK's services sector increased in output in February as did car sales whilst manufacturing and construction figures were disappointing.

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New UK university to offer polymath degree

The London Interdisciplinary School will offer a single interdisciplinary polymath degree which has already received significant support from major businesses and institutions.

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Marked increase in British support for immigration

Survey by Ipsos-Mori found almost half of participants viewed immigration as having a positive impact on the UK economy, up significantly from 8 years ago.

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Call for fast-track visas for tech talent

Skills shortages means competition for technology and fintech talent is fierce so business leaders are calling for fast-track visas for tech individuals after Brexit.

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Partnership to highlight NE England tech

The Uk's North East Digital Festival will showcase the regions tech expertise which supports over 30,000 jobs and is attracting increasing levels of inward investment.

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EU net migration dips to its lowest in a decade

With Brexit approaching non-EU immigration hits a record high whilst immigration from the EU and in particular eastern Europe reaches it's lowest since 2009, with future policy alarming manufacturers.

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Ineos backs Britain with £1 billion investment

Petrochemical giant Ineos announce £1 billion of investments in UK energy assets, including upgrades to a major north-sea oil pipeline and their Grangemouth plant.

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Banks drop 'hardball' approach to Brexit relocations

Banks take a more flexible approach with staff allowing commuting to EU hubs of Dublin, Frankfurt and Paris following Brexit.

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UK tech start-ups surged again in 2018

The number of tech start-ups increased in 2018 coinciding with an announcement by Amazon to offer over 1000 apprenticeships under a new training scheme.

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US-UK reach deal to safeguard derivatives market

US and UK agree to protect lucrative derivatives markets in the event of no-deal Brexit, this adds to UK deal with EU on derivates agreed in the previous week.

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UK reaches only six no-deal Brexit trade deals

Trade Secretary Liam Fox's announcement that the UK has only signed post-Brexit trade agreements with 6 countries highlights the importance of existing EU agreements to British trade with non-EU countries such as Japan and Turkey.

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Impose tax on online sales, urge MPs

A parliamentary committee has recommended the government consider an online sales tax and "green taxes" on deliveries to address current imbalance where high streets pay more than online retailers.

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No post-Brexit commuting, US banks tell London staff

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Global mobility market embraces change and technology

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Abolish visa limits for skilled migrants, says IEA

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How will Brexit impact US expats within the UK?

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UK is leading destination for global HQs

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UK finance sector 'will emerge stronger from Brexit'

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Minister says 'scrap immigration salary threshold'

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Access to skills 'A priority for Europe's financial sector'

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Delight for winners at the Relocate Awards 2019!

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Overseas worker 'key to UK jobs boom'

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More skills-short companies looking abroad