UK Reciprocal Health And Social Security Agreements Explained
Britain has reciprocal healthcare and social security agreements with several countries – but the arrangements exclude many Commonwealth nations. The agreements do not cover the
Living In The Philippines, A Guide for Expats
Brilliant weather, a low cost of living and friendly, English speaking people makes The Philippines a popular destination for British expats. Numbers are not on
Shocking Coronavirus Death Toll Across US And Europe
Britain saw the worst day for coronavirus casualties so far as the number of deaths in a day rose 87 to total 422 so far.
Expats Ordered Not To Travel Unless Trip Is Essential
British expats and tourists stranded overseas should stay put unless they need to travel. Tens of thousands of Brits abroad have been urged to remain
Cost Of Health Cover Triggers Expat Exodus From Spain
Coronavirus could finally tip the balance in the cost of health care for expats already facing huge hikes in bills across Spain. As the favourite
Can I Take Pension Cash Before I Reach The Age Of 55?
A favourite ploy of scammers is to offer retirement savers access to their pension cash before they reach the age of 55 – but there
Coronavirus Affects Stock Market
Coronavirus, should you be concerned about it. What’s its effect on the stock market and health
Wealthy Likely To Live An Extra 9 Healthy Years Than The Poor
The wealthy are likely to live longer free from illness and disability than the poor, according to a new study. The report links health and
Doctors Call For Fair Treatment Over Pensions
Doctors want to meet with Chancellor Sajid Javid to thrash out a deal to scrap pension rules that have triggered a staffing crisis in the
NHS Pension Petition Makes Way For Election 2019
The controversy over tax on pensions for doctors is rumbling on as dissolving Parliament for General Election 2019 has consigned a 20,000 signature petition aimed
You’ll Live Longer 5 Years Longer Than You Think In Retirement
Working out how long someone might live is based on looking at the age their grandparents died – even though lifespans have stretched another 11
Brits Abroad To Lose Emergency Medical Cover In No Deal Brexit
Emergency medical care for Brits in Europe is at risk if a no-deal Brexit goes ahead. Current arrangements allow Brits with an Emergency Health Insurance
Health Care Fears Make British Expats Sick With Worry
British expats suffering from serious illness while living in a European Union country say they are made to feel worse due to uncertainty about their
Health Minister Gives Expats A Brexit Tonic
The government has pledged a six-month sticking plaster over health care costs for expats if Britain leaves the European Union without a deal. Health secretary
Pension Row Doctors Stop Working Extra Shifts
Doctors are refusing to work extra shifts to reduce hospital waiting lists in the UK because the over time is triggering extra pension tax for
Pension Petition Protest Triggers Government Response
Doctors look like winning a bitter battle with the government over how to tax treat their pay and pensions. The NHS has announced proposals giving
Thousands Sign Up To Doctor’s Pension Petition Protest
Thousands of doctors, financial advisers and retirement savers are flocking to sign an online petition calling for the government to scrap the controversial tapered annual
Everyone’s In Denial About The Impact Of Serious Illness
Living in an age when one in three children born today can expect to live until 100 years old should change thinking about health care,
Women Will Run Out Of Money 16 Years Before They Die
Pension poverty is likely to become a reality for thousands of retired men and women who will run out of money before the age of
Where Can Expats Find The Best Medical Care?
Health is just as important as wealth to expats – but where do you go for the best medical care? The good news is expats