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Ministers to make it easier for foreign nurses and dentists to work in NHS

Ministers to make it easier for foreign nurses and dentists to work in NHS

Ministers will introduce legislation as soon as parliament returns on Monday to tackle the NHS’s worsening staffing crisis by making it easier for overseas nurses and dentists to work in the UK. The move is part of a drive by the health secretary, Steve Barclay, to increase overseas recruitment to help plug workforce gaps in health and social care. Barclay believes thousands of extra health professionals will come as a result of new rules making it easier for medical regulators to re...

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UK drivers warned of four new driving laws coming in this month

UK drivers warned of four new driving laws coming in this month

Four new changes will come into force on the roads this month, which all motorists must be aware of. The rules aim to protect road users, especially the most vulnerable like cyclists and pedestrians. A string of new rules were introduced earlier this year, with the most recent updates coming in July. Meanwhile in June, a handful of new driving laws are being introduced in the Highway Code’s annual update. This affects a whole host of issues on the road from charging electric cars, to...

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What will happen to energy bills and mortgages? Upcoming dates to be aware of

What will happen to energy bills and mortgages? Upcoming dates to be aware of

Prices are shooting up and millions of people are starting to feel the effects. The new energy price cap has been announced, but there's more to come as we head into autumn. Here are some of the key dates and events in the coming weeks that are almost certain to mean more belt-tightening. 5 Sep - New prime minister to be confirmed Former chancellor Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss are currently fighting it out to lead the Conservative party and become the country's new ...

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經濟復甦後的澳洲樓市

經濟復甦後的澳洲樓市

全球經濟復甦,也不代表海外樓市立即興旺,世紀21奇豐國際合伙人Manci Man表示投資者或自住人士仍舊會作出觀望。因此,現時澳洲的樓市不如去年興旺,且預計在2023年回調。澳洲樓市回調的原因是政府加息,這對投資成本有所影響,讓投資者先採取觀望態度。此外,海外買家還要支付印花稅,增加了投資成本。Manci 指出,由於澳洲過去十年的樓價升幅太大,政府引入了海外買家資格審查的費用。 移民政策吸引...

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名校升學熱點 - 英國Kent 肯特郡

名校升學熱點 - 英國Kent 肯特郡

名校升學熱點 - 英國 Kent 肯特郡 英國 Kent 肯特郡是英國東南部的一個郡,毗鄰倫敦, 是一個受歡迎的物業投資的地區。Kent的基礎設施發達,交通便利,許多城鎮距離倫敦僅有30-40分鐘的車程。Kent的房地產投資市場近年來十分活躍, 有不少香港和海外投資者看好Kent地區的物業投資前景,認為有以下幾個原因: Kent郡內有不少景點和旅遊城鎮,吸引很多遊客前往旅...

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