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The rollercoaster ride for Sterling continues.

Kate 20/05/2019 0 Comments

The rollercoaster ride for Sterling continues… Just two weeks ago we saw a peak of €1.176. Since then it’s been a steady decline, currently sitting around €1.141

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It’s tax return time – are you correctly declaring your worldwide income?

Kate 14/05/2019 0 Comments

It’s that time of year again, when we need to complete our French income tax returns, work out how much tax we owe, and submit them by the deadline.

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Pound rallies on hopes of progress in cross-party Brexit talks

Kate 01/05/2019 0 Comments

The pound strengthened against the majority of its peers yesterday, lifted by renewed Brexit optimism, and Labour’s decision to support a second referendum

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Pound euro climbs following Eurozone growth concerns

Kate 23/04/2019 0 Comments

Trade in the pound was mixed in the latter half of last week as some upbeat domestic retail sales figures failed to spark broad demand in the UK currency.

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British citizens in France can keep their UK driving licences

Kate 09/04/2019 0 Comments

British citizens resident (185 days or more) in France can continue to use their UK driving licences until they expire even in the case of a no-deal Brexit.

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British Embassy Update on Brexit

Kate 09/04/2019 0 Comments

The British Government continues to seek a way in which the UK can leave the EU in an orderly manner and without undue delay.

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Pound races higher as May invites Corbyn for talks

Kate 03/04/2019 0 Comments

Pound races higher as May invites Corbyn for talks

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UK tax office benefits from global exchange of information

Kate 01/04/2019 0 Comments

The Common Reporting Standard, where countries around the world automatically exchange information about taxpayers’ offshore income and assets, is now in full flow. Tax authorities are beginning to use the data received to their benefit.

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Pound steady as Rees-Mogg ‘throws support’ behind May’s Brexit deal

Kate 27/03/2019 0 Comments

Pound steady as Rees-Mogg ‘throws support’ behind May’s Brexit withdrawal deal in order to avoid Brexit being cancelled altogether.

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Difficulties with French Administration as Brexit Approaches

Kate 12/03/2019 1 Comment

Worried about Brexit? Remain in France take a look at the difficulties you may encounter with French admin….and suggest you don’t panic,  stay informed, and keep up with the information on their website and in their Facebook group.

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