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Freedom Day: What employers should know
Say goodbye to facemasks (at least if that’s what you want to do!) and locking yourself up at home. From July 19th 2021, almost all COVID-19-related restrictions in England will be ditched – a day many locals refer to as ‘Freedom Day’. After all, the country has seen over a year of restrictions, the burden …
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Unveiling our latest Cost of International Health Insurance Report 2020-2021
We are excited to announce that our Cost of International Health Insurance Report 2020-2021 is now available for download. Take a bird’s eye view of the world of International Private Medical Insurance (IPMI) through our in-house expert analysis. Here, we’ll explore the global key drivers and trends shaping health insurance premiums. With pricing data collated …
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The new COVID-19 variants: Everything you need to know
SARS-CoV-2 (aka the novel coronavirus or COVID-19) has caused enough havoc in the world as it is, so news about new variants of the disease was alarming, to say the least. What exactly is the new variant? What has its impact on society been? And most importantly, will the recently developed vaccine protect us from …
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Will the EHIC still be valid after Brexit?
It seems like a lifetime ago that British citizens voted to leave the European Union (EU). A gruelling negotiations period then ensued until Brexit finally occurred, which was immediately followed by another long transition period. With that said, real changes are soon approaching after the transition period ends this year. In this Pacific Prime UK …
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The launch of Pacific Prime UK’s 2019-2020 State of Health Insurance report
Pacific Prime UK is proud to announce the launch of our 2019-2020 edition of the State of Health Insurance report. This year has been characterised by massive COVID-19 related disruptions in various industries, with the international private medical insurance (IPMI) industry being no exception. Allow us to walk you through the main trends and challenges …
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All you need to know about the self-quarantine rules in the UK
From June 8, people entering the UK by land, sea or air, including British citizens, will have to self-isolate for 14 days. New arrivals to the UK have been down by up to 99 per cent during the lockdown compared with the same time last year. However, as Europe slowly reopened, fears of new imported …
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Financial matters expat need to consider during the COVID-19 pandemic
The rapid spread of the novel coronavirus has impacted people all over the world in many different ways. Unsurprisingly, some of the main concerns during these times involve financial matters. As an expat, it is vital for you to evaluate your current situation by asking the right financial questions and thinking about crucial areas. In …
All you need to know about coronavirus test in the UK
As of Wednesday, 27 May 2020, there were 267,240 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases in the UK. With the daily confirmed cases slowly declining, the government has also announced that non-essential shops can open their doors again in England from 15 June. To help get workers back to work in the UK, the development of an accurate …
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 – Kindness
Since news of the latest coronavirus came to light, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a detrimental impact on the mental health of people all around the world. According to research conducted by YoungMinds, over half of carers and parents are concerned about how the pandemic will affect their children’s mental health in the long-term. What’s …
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Coronavirus tax implications for UK expats
The coronavirus crisis has turned all of our lives upside down, especially due to the nationwide lockdown and heavy travel restrictions. Some expats have been compelled to return to the UK as a result of the pandemic, while others who were in the UK when lockdown hit have found themselves stranded. An enforced extension to …
