UK Tourists Detained in Dubai Over Social Media Use Amid UAE Crackdown Thursday, April 2, 2026 uk uae dubai detention socialmedia travelwarnings humanrights expats diplomacy legal A growing number of UK tourists are being detained in Dubai and across the United Arab Emirates due to their social media activity, prompting renewed warnings for British travellers. More than 100 foreign nationals, including … Read More
HMRC Urged to Offer Compassionate Tax Relief for Expats Fleeing Middle East Conflicts Friday, March 13, 2026 hmrc expats tax middleeast residency conflict repatriation capitalgains uktax crisis The ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel has prompted a significant exodus of British expats from the Middle East, leading to urgent calls for HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to implement more … Read More
HMRC Considers Tax Rule Adjustments for Expats Evacuating the Middle East Thursday, March 12, 2026 hmrc expats tax residency middleeast evacuation gulf conflict exemptions uk HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is exploring changes to tax regulations for British expats evacuating from conflict-affected areas in the Middle East. The proposed amendments aim to ease tax burdens on over 160,000 UK nationals … Read More
DWP Allows Some Expats to Receive Full UK State Pension Without Working in Britain Wednesday, January 21, 2026 dwp pensions expats statepension nationalinsurance retirement uk eea socialsecurity expatriates The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has acknowledged that a small number of expatriates can claim the full UK state pension even if they have never worked within Britain. This little-known provision arises from … Read More