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For the second year running, the UK has been ranked as the most expensive country in the world for companies to relocate staff, according to an annual survey from global mobility consultancy ECA International.

Tata Motors confirmed on Wednesday that it is to invest more than £4 billion in building an electric car battery factory in the UK.

The fact the UK has now formally signed its accession agreement with the 11-nation Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) has been welcomed been welcomed by business leaders this week.

To the consternation of British business leaders, official figures this week have shown that there are still more than a million job vacancies in the UK economy.

Mexico - a longtime favourite of the globally mobile workforce - has been ranked as the worlds best destination for expats in this years survey by InterNations.

The UKs leading trade organisation for financial and related professional services is calling for a government overhaul of visa rules to make it easier for firms to access the overseas talent they need.

Each year the Think Global People and Relocate Awards recognise the Best Research contribution for excellence within the leadership and management of global people. Dr Sue Shortland explains why and how research provides the impetus for learning and continual improvement.

Our recent Innovation Festival for Global Working and the Award Supplement and videos are testament to the strides, organisations are making to adapt and innovate in uncertain times despite the economic environment. Astronaut Tony Antonelli challenged our thinking and the need to aspire to ambitious global goals, learn from mistakes and the importance of pushing innovations forward whatever your sector. Our Hot Topic is a timely reminder of the duty of care responsibilities of those managing gl...

The movement of individuals to different countries on assignment involves a wide range of stakeholders and requires excellent co-ordination, communication and efficiencies if the desired performance outcomes are to be achieved. Dr Sue Shortland explains.

Mauve Group is awarded Excellence in Global Mobility, Global Policy Design,or Implementation at the Think Global People and Relocate Awards.Hosted byRelocate Global, the award ceremony brought together leaders from across the global mobility,