You may have noticed that recently (as shown on the chart below) we are more than merely dipping our toes in the weakest zone the Pound has ever found itself against the Euro, but wading waste deep. As of the date of writing (the morning of 17th December 2008), the Pound buys just €1.1045 and people are asking how long before we are up to our neck in it (parity and beyond). (more…)

I will start this article by saying residency is a matter of legislation, it is not a matter of choice. I am often asked “where is it best to pay taxes … France or the UK?” It must be clear that there is no choice; it just depends where you fall within the rules. (more…)