‘Zero income tax and 25pc higher pay than Dubai’: the new British expat dream
One British expat making a name for himself in Saudi is Mikman, who runs a successful bootlegging operation. With strict laws around alcohol consumption in the country, Mikman saw an opportunity to provide expats with the drinks they desire. He started his business by sourcing alcohol from Bahrain and Dubai and selling it to expats […]
At least 10,000 eurocrats earn nearly £100,000 a year
EU Bureaucrats’ High Salaries and Perks Draw Criticism from Critics A recent analysis of European Union employment data has revealed that around 10,000 European Commission officials earn salaries that surpass those of many elected leaders within the bloc. With a third of the commission’s 30,000 eurocrats receiving annual paychecks of €113,000 (£96,000) or more, questions […]
The Penguin Lessons, review: Not even Steve Coogan and his cute pet can save this twee tale
Steve Coogan delivers a heartfelt performance in The Penguin Lessons, a charming comedy-drama set in 1976 Argentina. Based on the memoir by teacher Tom Michell, the film follows a British teacher who finds solace in an unlikely friendship with a penguin named Juan Salvador. Tom, played by Coogan, is a man struggling to cope with […]
How Australia killed the British expat dream
The dream of moving to Australia as an expat is becoming increasingly challenging for families like Ruth and Martin Evans. They had planned to split their time between the UK and Australia, spending six months in each country. However, recent changes in Australian property laws have thrown a wrench in their plans. Australia announced a […]
Friends of Dawn and Andrew Searle, British couple who died in France, reject murder-suicide theory
The tragic deaths of Dawn and Andrew Searle, a British expatriate couple living in southern France, have left their friends and neighbors in shock. The couple, originally from Scotland, were found dead at their rural home in Les Pesquiés, with Mrs. Searle discovered outside in her pyjamas with a head wound and scattered jewelry, while […]
British expat found dead with wife in France was heard arguing on phone days earlier
A British expat couple, Andrew and Dawn Searle, were found dead at their home in the village of Les Pesquies in France. The bodies were discovered last Thursday, with Mr. Searle found hanging inside the country home and Mrs. Searle lying in the garden with a head wound. According to neighbours, the couple had been […]
Expat asked ‘obsessively jealous’ wife to kill him before stabbing her to death
A British expatriate, Michael Whitbread, has admitted to killing his partner, Michele Faiers, in their home in the Italian village of Verratti. Whitbread, 75, confessed that he lost his temper due to Faiers’ “obsessive jealousy” which led to daily verbal and physical abuse. He apologized in court for stabbing Faiers to death in October 2023 […]
‘Barclays de-banked me for being an expat – and it nearly cost me my home’
Thousands of Britons living abroad have been left feeling unwelcome as major banks pull the plug on their accounts. One such individual is Surrey native Paul Burton, who had been living in Perth, Australia for nearly two decades with plans to retire back in the UK. However, his dream was shattered when Barclays unexpectedly closed […]
The expat haven (where you can also escape Reeves's inheritance tax raid)
Moving to Dubai to avoid inheritance tax may sound like a dream come true for many Britons looking to save their loved ones from paying hefty taxes on their estate. With the recent changes in UK tax laws, more families are looking for innovative ways to reduce their tax bill, and relocating to a tax-free […]
Queer: Daniel Craig puts Bond to bed with this sensational – and explicit – gay drama
Daniel Craig has certainly put his iconic role as James Bond to bed with his latest film, “Queer.” In this sensational and explicit gay drama, Craig plays an American expat named William Lee, who is on a quest for sexual fulfillment in 1940s Mexico. Alongside Drew Starkey, Craig delivers a superb performance in Luca Guadagnino’s […]