Subject: Re:locate Extra - Issue 65 - June 2011
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| Re:locate: keeping you in touch
The Summer 2011 issue of Re:locate, with special awards supplement, is out next week. As well as bringing you coverage of the Gala Awards Dinner and this year’s Re:locate Awards winners, we’ll look at why culture is at the heart of relocation, the growing importance of providing healthcare cover for international assignees, the impact of recent world events on security and policy, and how the profile of international assignments – and assignees – is changing. Asia-Pacific is our regional focus, with more European countries also covered. Our education features look at boarding schools as an option for relocating families, plus the single-sex versus mixed-schools debate. TOP STORIES Survey sees companies abandoning one-size-fits-all international assignment policies
New research reveals top 25 global relocation destinations
The figures, which represent all international moves completed by Cartus clients during the last five years, show that some key markets experienced relocation volume declines, while others made significant gains. Read more...Government consults on reforms to taxation of non-doms
The consultation will increase the tax charge for certain long-term resident non-doms to £50,000, provide a significant new incentive for non-doms to invest in the UK, and simplify the rules to reduce administrative burdens. However, the Government does not intend to change the broad principles behind the existing tax system for non-doms. Read more...Education Secretary announces opening of new Free Schools in England
Free Schools are government-funded institutions run independent of local council control and were introduced by the new coalition Government last year. The first round of applications saw 323 bids, of which, the BBC reports today, between 10 and 20 are expected to open in September this year. That is just 15 months after the Department for Education (DfE) first invited proposals from community groups. Read more...Global housing market ‘weakens further’  The latest quarterly Global House Price Indexfrom property consultant Knight Frank – which tracks ‘mainstream’ house prices in 50 countries during the first quarter of 2011 – reveals that prices increased by only 1.8% in the year to March, the lowest annual rate of growth recorded since Q4 2009.
'Mainstream' is defined as the average market in each location, dominated by non-prime property (where 'prime' is the top 5–10%). Read more...Home Affairs Committee criticises UKBA's ‘lack of progress’  The Home Affairs Committee of the House of Commons has released a report criticising the lack of progress made by the UK Border Agency (UKBA) in controlling immigration to the UK.
As well as finding that only a small percentage of asylum seekers whose applications are rejected are subsequently removed from the country, the committee expressed concern that UKBA has not carried out checks on all employers registered as sponsors of skilled migrants and does not systematically follow up intelligence about possible illegal migrants. It has “grave doubts” as to whether the agency has the capacity to carry out the necessary checks on sponsors and individuals. Read more...Re:locate expands international coverage  You'll find a wealth of practical advice and inside local knowledge designed to facilitate successful relocation to the destination country. Make sure you contribute with your local industry knowledge and news. editorial@relocatemagazine.com Our most recent destinations include Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore to coincide with our Asia Pacific feature in the summer issue and Ireland and Romania, continuing our European coverage. Destinations to look out for over the next few weeks include the United States of America in time for our US focus in the autumn issue, eastern European countries and more Asia Pacific locations. Read more... UK residents ‘enjoy better-than-average quality of life’
Launched as part of the OECD’s 50th anniversary celebrations, the Your Better Life Index is part of a larger Better Life Initiative that aims to measure wellbeing and progress. The index allows citizens to compare lives across 34 countries, based on 11 dimensions – housing, income, jobs, community, education, environment, governance, health, life satisfaction, safety, and work-life balance. Read more...JobsThere are many great jobs on our website, relevant to you and your skills. The top ‘HOT JOBS’ are listed below, including new jobs posted online since the last Re:locate Extra. To view all job opportunities, click here.
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Property ‘Relocating Eurozone professionals’ boost London rentals market Prime London prices up 33% Offices-to-homes legislation ‘threatens world-class business status of Square Mile’ Serviced Accommodation Serviced apartment provider increases revenue by 38% Serviced apartment company secures new property in City of London HR & Employment UK unemployment rate ‘falling fast’, says ONS Employers ‘value positive mindset over skills and experience’ Talent Management Leading global business: transcending national boundaries Recruitment Recruitment firm launches London global mobility team Survey uncovers top ten priorities for senior executives seeking new jobs Recruitment survey reveals skills gaps and return of war for talent Education Sterling releases white paper on expatriate schooling 200 failing primary schools to become new academies MP claims state students are ‘mis-sold’ low-quality A levels to boost school results Education Secretary set to announce tougher GCSE targets MPs issue warning over ‘substantial funding gap’ caused by tuition fees Students ‘Flying Eye’ with medical scholarship Immigration Current UK immigration system 'failing to meet objectives' New student visa rules may result in 260,000 fewer overseas students by 2015 Switzerland opens its borders to A8 nationals Finance & Currency Firms ‘need greater board-level commitment to navigate Bribery Act’ Languages & Culture Re:locate reviews the new Rosetta Stone ‘Version 4 TOTALe’ Celebrating Father's Day worldwide Health Low international health insurance premiums: appealing, but check the small print Healthcare options for expatriates in Russia International private medical insurer appoints Qatar Country Manager Industry News UK relocation and assignment management company appoints new business development director Rapidly changing relocation industry sees reshuffle at relocation company Bishop's Move holds 'franchise forum' Interdean seeks support for charity Rugby Sevens tournament Re:locate Blogs Our team of bloggers will be bringing you comment and opinion of the latest news from the Education, International HR, Global Mobility and Relocation scene. |
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Welcome to Re:locate Extra – the newsletter that keeps you informed of the latest developments in the world of relocation.
After decades of a 'one-size-fits-all' approach to international employee assignments, growing numbers of companies are layering flexibility into their policies in an effort to increase employee satisfaction and manage tighter relocation programme dollars better, according to a new report from Brookfield Global Relocation Services (GRS).
New data from global relocation management services provider Cartus Corporation reveals that the top destinations for companies transferring employees around the world have remained relatively consistent since 2006.
The Government has published a consultation on its plans to reform the taxation of non-domiciled individuals, known popularly as ‘non-doms’, which provides details on the package of reforms that were announced in the Budget. 
Education Secretary Michael Gove will announce today the results of the second round of Free School applications in England. In a speech at the Policy Exchange, Mr Gove is expected to announce that there have been 281 bids to open Free Schools in England in the second round of applications.
A new study from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) shows that UK residents enjoy a quality of life that is well above the average.
