Subject: Re:locate Extra - Issue 114, August 2015

Relocate Extra 114, August 2015
 
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This month we highlight growth in the UK, but discuss possible skills shortages, and with the MAC review in mind, focus on immigration matters. Make sure you have your say and come along to our Immigration Breakfast on 10 September to discuss these vital issues with experts.

We also examine this year’s A Levels results, give advice on applying for a school place in England, and analyse the benefits and costs of an international education. Don’t miss our forthcoming Guide to International Education & Schools and if you want to be included in it, it’s not too late, just click here for details.

Our Europe digital supplement is now available online on our website, or as an app, just search "Relocate Global" at the Apple iTunes App Store or the Google Play Shop now.  Or, if you're already a Relocate subscriber, you can get the latest content by logging into the App using your subscriber email address and the password “relocate”.

We look forward to seeing you at the Institute of Directors on 10 September!

Claire Tennant-Scull
Online Editor
 
Relocate Global News & Features
 
UK companies confident despite skills shortage cloud

Global Enterprise
 
UK companies are increasingly confident about increasing exports in both goods and services although they fear their efforts might be undermined by a shortage of suitably skilled staff...  Read more
 
Companies ignoring risk management programmes, warns survey 

Global businesses are putting themselves at risk by neglecting formal risk management processes, according to a new study...  Read more
 
Prices of UK city homes hit new highs 

The prices of houses in the UK's largest cities jumped by the highest quarterly level in 11 years during the three months to July, according to the latest survey by property analyst Hometrack...  Read more
 
UK shale boosted by new round of drilling licences 

UK Shale

The UK government has stepped up its drive to give added momentum to the nation's fledgling shale industry by awarding licences for oil and gas exploration in 27 areas...  Read more
 
US firms forced to reveal CEO pay gap

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a rule that will require most public companies to regularly disclose the ratio of a chief executive's pay to that of an average employee...  Read more
 
A light at the end of America's FATCA tunnel? 

A "glimmer of hope" has emerged in the US for reform of the controversial Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (Fatca), which has...  Read more

Education
 
Relocate Education Guide
New Re:locate UK education and schools web section launched



To coincide with the publication of this year’s A Level results, Re:locate Global is launching its new UK Education & Schools web section...  Read more

Universities gear up for record number of UK students

A record number of students will be heading for UK universities this year, with more than 409,000 already accepted on degree courses, the admissions service UCAS revealed on Thursday...  Read more

Study compares the expat costs of a child’s education

A new report has balanced the costs UK expats face when deciding whether to send their children to boarding schools in Britain or to private schools in their host countries...  Read more

International schools around the world celebrate exam success

Education

Many international schools around the globe are celebrating the success of their students who have received A level and IB Diploma Programme results...  Read more

GCSE choices changing in international schools

GCSE results issued last week saw very little change in UK results compared to last year. The number of students achieving grade A* was down...  Read more


Relocate Europe Summer 2015 Out Now!

Relocate Europe Digital Issue

As the effects of Greece’s financial crisis reverberate across the continent, the newly published Summer 2015 issue of Re:locate’s Europe-focused digital magazine examines some of the current shifts in European and global business...  Read more

   
Immigration forum

Immigration
 
Global mobility specialists have your say on UK immigration



Re:locate is reminding professionals across the global mobility sector that time is running out to contribute to the UK immigration debate and the growth of their businesses by responding to the Migration Advisory Committee’s consultation on the Tier 2 immigration route....  Read more

Global mobility professionals: share your views on dependants’ right to work

The Permits Foundation, which campaigns to make it easier for accompanying spouses to be employed during their partners’ international assignment, is seeking global mobility professionals' feedback on the implications of proposed restrictions on the right of dependants to work in the UK...  Read more

Employers 'prefer migrants to uk apprentices' says study

The British government has announced a series of changes to the Tier 4 visa for students, including new rules that affect...  Read more

MAC urges caution over immigration reforms



The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has urged the government to tread carefully when considering raising the minimum salary threshold for migrants taking the Tier 2 visa route...  Read more

CIPD updates immigration factsheet

The professional body for HR and people development, the CIPD, has summarised recent UK immigration legislation changes for employers in a revised factsheet for its members...  Read more

Canadian Start Up Visas to be awarded soon

The first batch of applicants to move to Canada through the country’s new Start Up Visa Programme is due to be approved in the coming weeks....  Read more

Relocate Global Events

Immigration forum

The Relocate Global Immigration Breakfast at the Institute of Directors, London takes place on 10 September 2015...  Read more 

Other Events

Worldwide ERC Global Workforce Summit: Talent Mobility in LATAM Sao Paulo 9–10 September 2015

Worldwide ERC Global Workforce Symposium:  Boston, 7–9 October 2015

CERC 2015 Annual Conference and Trade Show: Montreal, Quebec  27–29 September 2015

ENG Executive Compensation & Benefits: Rome 15–16 September 2015
 
Charity

Re:locate charity book appeal gets off to a flying start

Relocate Charity

Re:locate
Global’s appeal on behalf of the Hands of Compassion Foundation has got off to a flying start, thanks to a donation of books from the International School of London, Surrey...  Read more


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