Lobbying for the Relocation Tax Allowance (RTA) increase
In the 2021 Budget The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak stated that “an economy built on innovation must be open and attractive the ‘best and brightest minds’.” He added, “a third of our science Nobel Laureates have been immigrants. Half of our fastest-growing companies have a foreign-born founder.” Clearly, attracting the best and the brightest to the UK is seen as vital to the Government, and they are making changes to the UK Visa system for international talent to be launched in the Spring of 2022.
LOBBYING FOR RELOCATION RECOGNITION. DOES IT MATTER?
Industry awareness to the highest levels in UK Government is not only beneficial to those working within this this amazing industry, but also adds true value to companies and their assignees who are moving to, within or from Britain. The ARP, which Icon Relocation is the Chair, is undertaking work to promote action that benefits us all. So what is the story behind this?
Just over a year ago, at the start of the impact that Covid-19 has had on us all around the world, a series of separated but ultimately linked events were taking place.
Parliament forms All Party Group to support Relocation Sector
The Association of Relocation Professionals (ARP) and British Parliamentarians launch All Party Parliamentary Group on Relocation in historic meeting, ‘signalling a new era of partnership between politicians and relocation experts in the interests of Britain.
Movin on Up
Lembit Öpik is a former MP and now an active promotor of the Association of Relocation Professionals. He’s made grand claims about the importance of this sector to British economy, and people seem to be listening…
When it comes to inspirational progress, nothing works without people. And no economy can possibly enjoy credible status without opening its doors to the world’s workforce. That’s why it’s little short of amazing how under-valued the relocation sector has been versus its long-term importance to the UK.