Monthly Archives: December 2009
Wolverhampton voted 5th worst city to live in by Lonely Planet
In a worldwide survey, Wolverhampton in England has been voted the 5th worst city to live in by a Lonely Planet guide. The list is based on feedback from readers of the Lonely Planet website. It is an updated version of the original ‘least favourite destinations’ list, also published on the Lonely Planet website. This list was [...]
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British expatriates in Spain threatened with losing their homes
British expats living in Almeria, Spain are faced with the prospect of losing their homes. Shocked residents were told that their properties had been constructed illegally and therefore will have to be destroyed. The correct building licences were not issued before construction took place, the homeowners however, had no knowledge of this. Demolition notices were issued to [...]
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Number of Irish nationals moving to Australia increases by 25%
Recent statistics from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) in Ireland have revealed that the number of Australian visas awarded to Irish emigrants has increased by 25% over the past year. In the past, Britain and the US had been the traditional destinations for Irish emigrants but it seems as though the trend is now changing. [...]
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Online application open for extending temporary visas in Canada
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) have announced the launch of a new service which will allow temporary residents to apply to extend their visas on the internet. The new online service means that the application procedure will be a lot easier and faster than before. Minister Kenney, Canada’s Minister for Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, said: [...]
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Eurotunnel closes car tunnel to Europe
Channel Tunnel operator Eurotunnel has announced a suspension of services for its car shuttle facility due to ‘severe technical problems’. Eurotunnel also claim that the terminal is at saturation point due to the recent bad weather causing people to delay travel plans over the weekend. The news will cause inconvenience to many passengers and transport [...]
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Bankers moving to Jersey to avoid new Supertax
There have been reports this week that many bankers in the UK are considering moving to Jersey to avoid the Treasury’s new Supertax on bank bonuses. Alistair Darling announced the new tax in his Pre-Budget Report, stating that bonuses over £25,000 will be taxed at 50%. The British Banker’s Association has expressed concerns that London [...]
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New South Wales and Victoria receive most skilled migrants in Australia
New statistics announced by Australia’s Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) have revealed that the majority of skilled migrants arriving in Australia settle in New South Wales and Victoria. Around 55% of new arrivals with a skilled migration visa settle in one of these two states.
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BA strike could affect British expats living overseas
British Airways cabin crew have voted to strike over the Christmas period. Trade union Unite, the union representing BA cabin crew, announced yesterday that the strike ballot closed in favour of industrial action. The 12 day strike is due to begin on the 22nd December and finish on the 2nd January. Although the strike has [...]
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Changes to Australian General Skilled Migration visas