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COVID-19 entry requirements for the UK
There’s good news for frequent flyers! Just like Singapore’s Vaccinated Travel Lane and Thailand’s quarantine-free travel, the UK has joined the list of countries who are relaxing their borders, welcoming travellers, and learning to live with COVID-19. But it won’t be the case of getting your passports ready, applying for a visa (if you need …
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Ethnicity pay gap reporting: A guide for employers in the UK
Did you know that only 13 of the UK’s top 100 listed companies report their ethnicity pay gap? In the era of movements like Black Lives Matter and #MeToo, these figures (and unequal pay in the workplace) have led the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) to call for a mandatory ethnicity pay gap …
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5 things employers should know about flexible working rules in the UK
A year and a half into the great “work from home” experiment in the UK (and globally), one thing is clear: the way employers view work and measure productivity is outdated. Many roles can easily be done from home – or at least flexibly, and brings about many advantages for both employers and employees. A …
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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 …