Plan early … it saves a lot of tax! – By BILL BLEVINS
CURRENTLY, AROUND 1.5 million households are liable to UK inheritance tax (IHT), which could triple by 2020. In the decade between 1999 and 2009, around two million more estates will
UGANDA
Ceasefire ends 20 years of violence A truce has been agreed between the government and the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebels, which took effect on Tuesday. It gives rebels three
The New Forest – a royal treat!
THE NEW Forest is undoubtedly one of the south of England’s greatest treasures. Created as a hunting ground nearly 1,000 years ago by William the Conqueror, the park of the
UKRAINE
Plane crash victims mourned A national day of mourning was held last Wednesday for the 171 victims of a Russian plane crash. An investigation has been launched to determine the
Fair trade – it’s time for people power!
From Philip Bushill-Matthews MEP and Conservative Spokesman for Employment and Social Affairs WITH THE unfolding tragedy in the Middle East dominating the headlines, it would be easy to have missed
EGYPT
Train crash deaths At least 58 people were killed and 150 injured when a train, filled with morning commuters, collided with another, which was stationary on Monday morning. Carriages were
Loyalty marketing programmes – By CHELO SÁNCHEZ
Loyalty marketing programmes are a way to reward your customers and build long-term relationships with them. A well-executed programme can increase sales and differentiate your business from the competition. In
CONGO
Second elections called On Sunday night, it was announced that a second round of voting will take place at the end of October after none of the candidates won 50
Make the most of your olives – By Paul McKay
Before moving to Portugal, I never saw much point in olives. They were often salty, sometimes bitter and generally not worth the effort. Things were not helped when I served
Using a company to own Portuguese property Nº 5
Contributed by DENNIS SWING GREENE Portuguese nominee companies: the better solution A Portuguese nominee company is the best solution for those stuck with non-resident structures. Combining tax efficiency, low cost