Monthly Archives: January 2010
IATA announces: 2009 was the worst year for air freight traffic
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that 2009 was the worst year for air freight and air passenger traffic in the post-war era. IATA Director General and CEO Giovanni Bisignani said: ‘2009 goes into the history books as the worst year the industry has ever seen’. Air freight volume fell by 10.1% and [...]
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Australians celebrate Australia Day
Australians celebrated their official national holiday yesterday. Australia Day is held on the 26th January every year and is a public holiday where various events and festivals are held across the country. In Sydney, residents enjoyed a tall ships race, a ferry race, a fireworks display, an indigenous dancing show, a music concert and a [...]
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Average house prices in the UK increase by 1.2%
According to the Halifax House Price Index, the average house price in the UK in October 2009 was £165,528 – an increase of 1.2% from September 2009. Overall, house prices in the UK have risen by 7.1% since the lowest point in April 2009. Mortgage approval ratings have also improved, in October 2009, approvals were [...]
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New Channel 4 series provides advice on moving to Australia
‘Relocation: Phil Down Under’, a new TV programme, will be aired on Channel 4 over the next few months. In the series, property expert and presenter Phil Spencer will be helping British families plan their move to Australia. Phil Spencer uses his knowledge of the Australia property market to help four families start a new [...]
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Canadian Immigration speed up visa applications from Haitians
In response to the earthquake crisis in Haiti, The Department of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has announced that it will expedite visa applications from Haitians who currently have family living in Canada. Haitians currently living in Canada will also be able to have their visas extended. Minister for Citizenship and Immigration, Minister Kenney stated: [...]
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European Union set to take legal action against the UK government over expat disability allowances
The European Union has announced that it is prepared to take legal action against the UK government over a debate about disability living allowances. At present, the UK government are refusing to pay disability living allowances to UK citizens living overseas in an EU country. The European Court of Justice ruled in 1997 that disability [...]
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Job vacancies in New South Wales increase by over 50%
The number of job advertisements published in newspapers in New South Wales has increased by 56%. The rise in vacancies is the biggest growth since 2007. Across all Australian states, the number of job vacancies has also increased by around 30%. The survey was carried out by the Australian and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd (ANZ [...]
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France voted number one country in the world for quality of life
France has been voted the best country in the world for quality of life according to a new survey by travel magazine International Living. The country has been top of the index for the last five years running. In the survey, 194 countries were ranked. The yearly questionnaire is undertaken to find the best place [...]
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Customs strike in Chile causes problems for International Removal companies
The Association of Customs Officers in Chile (ANFACH) has announced a strike causing delays to inbound shipments. The industrial action began on the morning of Tuesday 5th January and there are currently no indications of when the strike will be over.Therefore, until the matter is resolved, shipments will not be cleared at Chilean ports. The strike is [...]
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Over 16,000 migrants become Australian Citizens to mark Australia Day 2010