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Pound rallies as UK economic growth exceeds expectations in 2019

Kate 12/02/2020 0 Comments

The pound ticked higher yesterday, as the UK’s latest GDP report revealed the UK economy expanded at a faster pace than expected in 2019.

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Brexit begins: the Withdrawal Agreement

Kate 10/02/2020 0 Comments

While the Brexit transition period offers some certainty for 2020, the clock is ticking for UK expatriates to lock in protections for residence, healthcare and pensions.

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Two new offices in the Occitanie for Blevins Franks in France

Kate 03/02/2020 0 Comments

Blevins Franks’ Partner, Thomas Marron, explains how an increase in demand for strategic tax and financial planning has led to the opening of two new offices in the region.

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Living in Post-Brexit France

Laura McLellan 03/02/2020 0 Comments

So that’s it then! Three prime ministers, 3 and half years, a lot of fractious fighting… and finally Brexit has happened.  We’re out!

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What’s in store for GBP, EUR and USD in 2020?

Kate 27/12/2019 0 Comments

In the world of currency, 2020 is already shaping up to another hectic year for traders.

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GBP/EUR rockets to three-year high

Kate 13/12/2019 0 Comments

The pound was turbo charged overnight on Thursday, with the currency flying high after the exit poll suggested the Conservatives were on track for a major win.

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#pingcall. Telephone Scams and Useful Vocab

Kate 06/12/2019 0 Comments

It could be a #pingcall, in which you are connected to an international hotline which charges just for connecting, along with high per-minute fees for as long as they can keep you talking.

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GBP/EUR breaches €1.18, markets convinced of a Tory majority

Kate 05/12/2019 0 Comments

The pound was catapulted to new multi-month highs on Wednesday amid growing expectations the Conservatives will win a landslide victory next week.

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Review your financial planning for 2020

Kate 02/12/2019 0 Comments

Take time to check your tax planning, investments, pensions and estate planning.

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GBP/EUR spikes to six-month high on hopes for a Conservative majority

Kate 28/11/2019 0 Comments

The pound roared higher in the mid-week, after a key poll suggested the Conservatives will win a majority in the upcoming election.

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