British Expats Directory

Moving Back to the UK

Mike — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:15:23 +0000

For many British expats like myself moving back to the UK has proved a relatively straightforward process. I completed the move in August 2011 having spent nearly four years living in Thailand. I...

British Expat-Returning to the UK

Mike — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:23:09 +0000

Returning to the UK can present several problems for long term expats. Besides making the necessary readjustment to what may well seem an alien way of life practical issues like re-establishing...

British Passport-Passport Processing Procedure

Mike — Sat, 21 May 2011 05:35:14 +0000

A new British Passport processing procedure is now in effect. This short video gives full information regarding the changes to where and how UK passports will be issued now and in the future. This is...

The Quick Guide to Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pensions Schemes (QROPS)

Mike — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:09:19 +0000

QROPS (Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pensions Schemes) are a great way for you to enjoy tax breaks and have greater control of your pension fund if you are planning to retire overseas, compared to...

British Passport:Check the Expiry Date

Mike — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 04:32:58 +0000

The passport service has just issued a timely reminder to holidaymakers who hold a British Passport to check the expiry date of the document. While this information was primarily aimed at the annual...

Regular Health Checks for Expats

Mike — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:26:54 +0000

Like many expatriates in my age group, because I have had relatively good health throughout my life , I have tended to forget the importance of regular health checks. Only going to see the doctor if...

Telegraph Campaigns for Pension Equality

Mike — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 01:32:43 +0000

I am pleased to note that the Telegraph newspaper has added its weight behind the campaign for expat UK pension equality. It now has a dedicated section in Telegraph Expat under the personal finance...

Pension Parity Thailand

Mike — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 02:42:23 +0000

British expat pensioners living in Thailand have formed “Pension Parity Thailand” which is a group affiliated to the International Consortium of British Pensioners. The inaugural...

UK State Pensions News

Mike — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 09:19:29 +0000

The state pension could be increased to about £140 a week under Government plans to ensure everybody has a “decent” income in retirement. Or at least that’s what the BBC News and...

British Passport Renewal-Update

Mike — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 04:57:49 +0000

This year has seen the several changes to British passport renewal for anyone living overseas. The changes include a price rise and the introduction of regional passport centres located in...