United Kingdom
United Kingdom | 13 Jun 18
Abramovich delay is ‘new reality’ for Tier 1 visas
Chelsea football club owner and multi-billionaire Russian oil tycoon Roman Abramovich’s visa saga is typical of a tougher stance from UK immigration toward even the wealthiest applicants, says law firm Irwin Mitchell.
IFA nets small win over ex-Everton manager in damages case
Former Premier League football manager Walter Smith has been forced to hand over documents to his ex-financial adviser, who he is suing for £320,000 over investments made during the time he was in charge of Everton.
Good news for investors in defunct Beaufort
Nearly all individual customers of Beaufort Asset Clearing Services are expected to be protected in full for the return of money and assets, the UK’s Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has confirmed.
British Overseas Territories in London to fight public register
Tense talks are being held this week in London as leaders of British Overseas Territories (BOTs) try to persuade the UK Government to reverse its decision to impose public registers of beneficial ownership.
Tax & Technical | 13 Jun 18
Almost half of wealthy Britons eyeing expat status
Tax is a top concern for the UK rich with two in five saying they would emigrate in the wake of significant tax increases.