The Expat Edge

Trump's UK Tariff Threat: What British Expats Must Do Before July

Trump's UK Tariff Threat: What British Expats Must Do Before July

Published on: 29/04/2026

Trump threatened UK tariffs over Britain's 2% digital services tax. Section 122 expires July 24. British expats with UK assets face a new tail risk before summer.

Fed Holds Again: The UK DB Pension Window British Expats Must Act On

Fed Holds Again: The UK DB Pension Window British Expats Must Act On

Published on: 29/04/2026

The Fed's third consecutive hold at 3.50-3.75% and GBP at 1.3526 open a rare UK DB pension transfer window. Here is how long it may last and what to do.

UK Bans Russian LNG Tomorrow: What British Expats Must Know Now

UK Bans Russian LNG Tomorrow: What British Expats Must Know Now

Published on: 24/04/2026

The UK bans Russian LNG imports from 25 April. Here is what British expats must know about GBP exposure, energy costs, and DB pension funding ratios.

UK Stagflation Is Here: What GBP Expats Must Do With Their Pension

UK Stagflation Is Here: What GBP Expats Must Do With Their Pension

Published on: 20/04/2026

UK PMI flatlined, GBP is carrying a war premium, and the BoE is trapped. Here is what British expats in Asia must do with their GBP pension and savings now.