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Changes in the UK and around the world that affect British expats and their money. Short pieces on what has actually changed and what it means in practice.
United Kingdom · September 2026
April 2026: voluntary National Insurance changes take effect
Class 2 closed for periods abroad. Class 3 costs five times as much and the eligibility test tightened from three years to ten.
United Kingdom · September 2026
Stamp duty surcharge: what the 5% additional property rate means for expats
The surcharge rose from 3% to 5% and stacks with the non-resident charge. On a £250,000 purchase that is £20,000.
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