For Expatriates
This section is designed to support you if you are relocating. Whether you’re moving within the UK, coming to the UK, or relocating overseas on an international assignment, we’re here to help, with the latest news, articles and practical advice on a range of key subjects, from property and schools to lifestyle, partner’s career options and settling in your new area. From new graduates and young professionals, through families with children, to senior executives, we have something for everyone.
Education & Schools
Standing with Ukraine: BISU Charity Wins International Award
In a world where compassion is more important than ever, every act of charity makes a meaningful difference. As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, missile attacks have intensified in recent weeks, impacting millions of lives each day. Here, we know all too well what it means to stand by one another in times of crisis.
Expatriate Finance
Expatriate life
Cigna Healthcare launches culturally aligned medical support for Japanese employees in Europe
Cigna Healthcare have launched a new healthcare solution for Japanese expats living and working in the UK.
Mini Factsheets
Introducing our new Mini Factsheet series, designed to help you incorporate global mobility into managing and supporting international teams and grow your people and organisation in new locations.
Untapped resources: the value of accompanying partners in global mobility
Accompanying spouses and partners bring a wealth of benefits to global mobility. Dr Sue Shortland explains why their contribution is important to individuals, employers and host country economies.
Health
Renters' Rights Bill - latest developments
A useful factsheet highlighting the proposed provisions included in the Renters' Rights Bill and possible implications for tenants and the lettings market. The good, the bad, and the ugly!
Relocation trends in Europe
Europe’s rental and relocation market currently faces numerous challenges and changes, particularly in light of upcoming legislation, rising costs and environmental legislation. With new regulations imminent and a tightening rental market, Marianne Curphey identifies the trends likely to dominate the UK and European rental markets in 2025.
UK farmers challenge Autumn Budget tax measures
More than 10,000 farmers descended on central London on Tuesday to protest over changes announced in the government's Budget for a new inheritance tax, which many fear could destroy much of the country's agricultural industry.
Partners & Family
Less than half of global companies provide support to expats' partners, ECA reveals
ECA International’s latest Benefits for International Assignments report highlights where companies could improve their mobility packages to offer partners wider support.
Interview with Mike Lambert, Inspired Group
As education continues to evolve globally, schools are rethinking how best to serve their students and communities. The growth of hybrid learning and the demand for inclusive environments are shaping the direction of international education.
Residential Property
Emerging risks in global markets: six key trends shaping corporate relocation
Geopolitical instability, economic pressure and housing shortages in key business hubs are forcing companies to rethink how they manage relocation, travel and accommodation. Marianne Curphey examines emerging risks in global markets, including challenges in corporate housing and the rapid expansion of global internship programmes.
Into 2025: ten relocation and global mobility trends
What will the next 12 months bring? Marianne Curphey asked relocation and talent management experts for their views on the trends set to dominate 2025.
Innovation back on serviced apartment sector agenda
Thursday’s launch event for the latest GSAIR report ended on an inspiring note, with co-host Mark Harris encouraging delegates to work together to solve the ‘most challenging of challenges’.
