Wednesday, May 05, 2021

Home Based Business Ideas UK: Mortgage lending at record levels

Home Based Business Ideas UK: Mortgage lending at record levels: Mortgage lending up to record levels as property buyers scramble to beat June Stamp Duty deadline   Mortgage lending reached £11 billion...

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Home Based Business Ideas UK: Growing ‘Buy-Now-Pay-Later’ Crisis Charity Warns

Home Based Business Ideas UK: Growing ‘Buy-Now-Pay-Later’ Crisis Charity Warns: A group of charities has sounded warning bells over the growing use of buy-now-pay-later to buy goods. Citizens Advice, a network of legal...

Monday, April 19, 2021

Home Based Business Ideas UK: Property News - 95% Mortgages Available NOW

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95% Mortgages Are Back! Property News


Property News - 95% Mortgages Available NOW Government Announces

The UK government has announced the launch of a new 95% mortgage scheme.

·        95% mortgage guarantee launches today, available on high streets across the country

·        Scheme part of a range of ownership options to help make home ownership a reality

·        New figures show demand for home ownership has soared during lockdown, with nearly 80% of private renters now saving for a deposit

A new government-backed mortgage guarantee scheme, announced in the March Budget, to help people with 5% deposits get on to the housing ladder will be available to lenders from today 19 April 2021, a spokesperson confirmed.

The scheme will help BOTH first time buyers AND current homeowners obtain a mortgage with a 5% deposit to buy a house of up to £600,000 – offering a route to home ownership to those with low deposits.

For more details see https://homebasedbusinessideasuk.blogspot.com/2021/04/property-news-95-mortgages-available-now.html

The government is essentially giving lenders the guarantee they need to provide mortgages that cover the other 95%, subject to the usual affordability checks. In the past, insurance companies provided this guarantee for a premium.

The scheme is now available from major high street lenders across the country today, including Lloyds, Santander, Barclays, HSBC and NatWest and Virgin Money following next month.

In 2019, the government made a pledge to build 300,000 new and attractive homes a year with an investment of over £12 billion in affordable housing over the next 5 years – the largest investment in a decade.

Since 2010, more than 687,000 households have been helped into home ownership through government schemes, but when asked, 69% of private renters and 63% of those living at home who had looked into a mortgage said they cannot find many mortgages with a low deposit.

The guarantee scheme is one of a range of flexible home ownership options available including:

·        Help to Buy

·        Shared Ownership

·        First Homes Scheme.

Figures show that the number of mortgage approvals for house purchases in January 2021 was 99,000 – a 40% increase on January 2020.

The government has helped over 685,000 households to purchase a home since 2010 through government backed schemes including Help to Buy and Right to Buy.

Taxpayers will bail out banks if loans default and they lose money

The higher the loan-to-value, the higher the risk for lenders, as borrowers have less skin in the game and can walk away in the event of a property crash or negative equity.

The mortgage guarantee scheme provides lenders with the option to purchase a guarantee on the top-slice of the mortgage, which means the government will compensate the mortgage lender for a portion of any net losses incurred in the event of repossession. In other words, the guarantee applies down to 80% of the purchase value of the guaranteed property.

The guarantee will be valid for up to 7 years after the mortgage has started and evidence shows that loans are unlikely to default after this time.

However, the scheme is intended as a temporary measure and will be open for new mortgage applications from April 2021 to December 2022.

Lenders can still pursue you for losses after you have been repossessed if they do not get their money back on a ‘forced sale’ – usually at auction.

The government said the current scarcity of high loan-to-value lending is a response to the pandemic rather than a symptom of a longer-term structural change in the mortgage market.

The government will review the scheme towards the planned end date to determine whether extending the period of eligibility for new mortgages would continue to deliver benefits for prospective buyers.

The stamp duty holiday comes to an end in June, prompting fears of a slowdown in the property market. The new guarantee scheme could push prices to new record highs making it more difficult for first-time-buyers to get on the property ladder. 

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Thursday, April 15, 2021

Saturday, April 10, 2021

Refugee To British Royal Family, The Incredible Story Of Prince Philip Who Has Died Age 99


Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and Queen Elizabeth II's husband of 73 years, has died aged 99, at Windsor Castle.

In a statement just after midday, the palace spoke of the Queen's "deep sorrow" following his death at Windsor Castle on Friday morning.

The Duke of Edinburgh, the longest-serving consort in British history, had returned to Windsor on 16 March after a month in hospital.

Boris Johnson said he "inspired the lives of countless young people".

"It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband," the palace said.

"The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss."

Speaking at Downing Street, the Prime Minister said that the Duke had "earned the affection of generations here in the United Kingdom, across the Commonwealth, and around the world".

The flag at Buckingham Palace was lowered to half-mast and a notice was posted on the gates following the announcement of the Duke's death.

Prince Philip was born into nobility on the Greek island of Corfu on 10 June 1921. His father was Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark, younger son of King George I of the Hellenes. His mother, Princess Alice, was a daughter of Prince Louis of Battenberg and a great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria.

His family fled Greece as refugees when he a baby. He once said that they would have been stateless, after Greece became a republic, were it not for the patronage of the Danish Royal Family who gave them Danish passports.

Philip, Christened Philippos, was his parents’ only son, after four daughters. By then his grandfather, who ruled Greece as George I, had been assassinated by a Greek in 1913, and his successor, Philip’s uncle Constantine, had been deposed four years later for failing to support the allied powers, including Britain and France, in the first world war.

After the three-year reign of his second son, Alexander, Constantine was reinstated by referendum in 1920. Two years later he was again overthrown, in a military upheaval. George V of Britain, son of great-aunt Alexandra, sent a naval cruiser to rescue Andrew, who was facing trial for treason, and his young family. The year-old Philip was placed in an orange box and rowed out to a British ship with the rest of the family.

Prime Minister Johnson praised Prince Philip's service and "bravery" in the Second World War, as well as his contributions after - from being a "champion of the natural world" through to having "shaped and inspired the lives of countless young people" through the Duke of Edinburgh award.

See also:

Will Mortgage Repayment Holiday End Lead To Mass Home Repossessions?

Canada wants 400,000 new immigrants a year to boost economy 

Immigration Rule changes opens door to recruit overseas health and senior care staff to work in the UK

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Wednesday, April 07, 2021

Friday, March 26, 2021

Canada to recruit 400,000 new immigrants a year to boost economy


Canada has announced that it will increase immigration into the country and simplify the process in order to help the economy recover and grow

Canada aims to accept over 400,000 permanent residents each year under the 2021-2023 Immigration Levels Plan. The focus of the new plan will be geared towards economic growth, with the Economic Class accounting for 60% of new admissions.

The new Canadian migrant visas are aimed at increasing numbers of people through the following programmes:

·        Self-Employed Persons Program

·        Federal Skilled Trades Program

·        Federal Skilled Worker Program

·        Canadian Experience Class  

·        Start-up Visa

In recent years, Indians have made up the largest nationality to obtain permanent residency in Canada. Migrants have been helped by a more straightforward path to citizenship, as well as schemes aimed at attracting entrepreneurs and highly skilled workers.

According to immigration analysts, the main reason behind increased migrants from the US to Canada is the confusion surrounding the H-1B scheme, as well as the extremely long waiting times for a US green card for Indians.

Immigration is critical for Canada, not only for surviving the pandemic, but also to short-term and long-term economic recovery and growth

Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship said, “As we look to the future, newcomers create jobs not only by providing our businesses with the skills they need to thrive, but also by starting their own businesses.” He added, “Our plan will help to address some of our most pressing labour shortages while also increasing our population to keep Canada competitive on the global stage.”.

To fill critical labour market gaps and remain competitive on the global stage, the 2021-2023 levels plan aims to welcome immigrants at a rate of about 1% of the Canadian population, including 401,000 permanent residents in 2021, 411,000 in 2022, and 421,000 in 2023.

While Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continued to accept and process applications throughout the pandemic, global travel restrictions and capacity constraints resulted in a shortfall in admissions in recent months.

In my Money Tips Podcast this week, I interviewed Toronto native, Jas Takhar, co-founded the REC and real estate firm Royal LePage.

Jas, who runs one of the leading real estate companies in Canada and is the author of the book Real Estate Intelligence, pointed out that around three times more homes will need to be built to accommodate new arrivals as well as fast-growing local demand in a hot property market.  

Canada has been a popular destination for migrants from all over the world including Hong Kong, India, The Philippines, Africa and European countries. This is due to a number of factors, such as Canada’s strong economy, migrant friendly policies and healthcare, but especially because their route to permeant residency and Canadian citizenship is so much faster easier than in other countries.  

The UK is also opening up new immigration routes post-Brexit having abandoned former Prime Minister David Cameron’s 2010 target of cutting net migration to the “tens of thousands”.

However, the UK government has pledged to clamp down on illegal immigration with plans to reduce the number of appeals against deportation.

UK lockdown slowly coming to an end giving hope to a battered economy.

See also:

Immigration Rule changes opens door to recruit overseas health and senior care staff to work in the UK

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Thursday, March 25, 2021

Canada wants 400,000 new immigrants a year to boost economy


Canada has announced that it will increase immigration into the country and simplify the process in order to help the economy recover and grow

Canada aims to accept over 400,000 permanent residents each year under the 2021-2023 Immigration Levels Plan. The focus of the new plan will be geared towards economic growth, with the Economic Class accounting for 60% of new admissions.

The new Canadian migrant visas are aimed at increasing numbers of people through the following programmes:

·        Self-Employed Persons Program

·        Federal Skilled Trades Program

·        Federal Skilled Worker Program

·        Canadian Experience Class  

·        Start-up Visa

In recent years, Indians have made up the largest nationality to obtain permanent residency in Canada. Migrants have been helped by a more straightforward path to citizenship, as well as schemes aimed at attracting entrepreneurs and highly skilled workers.

According to immigration analysts, the main reason behind increased migrants from the US to Canada is the confusion surrounding the H-1B scheme, as well as the extremely long waiting times for a US green card for Indians.

Immigration is critical for Canada, not only for surviving the pandemic, but also to short-term and long-term economic recovery and growth

Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship said, “As we look to the future, newcomers create jobs not only by providing our businesses with the skills they need to thrive, but also by starting their own businesses.” He added, “Our plan will help to address some of our most pressing labour shortages while also increasing our population to keep Canada competitive on the global stage.”.

To fill critical labour market gaps and remain competitive on the global stage, the 2021-2023 levels plan aims to welcome immigrants at a rate of about 1% of the Canadian population, including 401,000 permanent residents in 2021, 411,000 in 2022, and 421,000 in 2023.

While Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continued to accept and process applications throughout the pandemic, global travel restrictions and capacity constraints resulted in a shortfall in admissions in recent months.

In my Money Tips Podcast this week, I interviewed Toronto native, Jas Takhar, co-founded the REC and real estate firm Royal LePage.

Jas, who runs one of the leading real estate companies in Canada and is the author of the book Real Estate Intelligence, pointed out that around three times more homes will need to be built to accommodate new arrivals as well as fast-growing local demand in a hot property market.  

Canada has been a popular destination for migrants from all over the world including Hong Kong, India, The Philippines, Africa and European countries. This is due to a number of factors, such as Canada’s strong economy, migrant friendly policies and healthcare, but especially because their route to permeant residency and Canadian citizenship is so much faster easier than in other countries.  

The UK is also opening up new immigration routes post-Brexit having abandoned former Prime Minister David Cameron’s 2010 target of cutting net migration to the “tens of thousands”.

However, the UK government has pledged to clamp down on illegal immigration with plans to reduce the number of appeals against deportation.

See also:

Immigration Rule changes opens door to recruit overseas health and senior care staff to work in the UK

Why Migrate Abroad When You Can Make Money From A Risk-free Online Business

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Saturday, March 20, 2021

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New immigration rules open up opportunities for migrants to live and work in the UK

The government recently announced key reforms to the visa immigration system which will open up opportunities for talented people to migrate live and work in the UK.

In a new policy shift, the government wants to reform the immigration system to help ambitious UK businesses attract the brightest and best international talent.

Key takeaways:

·        March 2022, introduce an elite points-based visa

·        New ’scale up’ for those with a job offer from a recognised UK to upgrade to a fast-track visa

·        Reform the Global Talent visa to open up to the brightest and best around the world

·        Review Innovator visa to make it easier for those with skills and experience to obtain a visa

·        Launch a new Global Business Mobility visa by spring 2022

·        Global Mobility Visa for overseas businesses to establish in or transfer staff to the UK

·        Give new support to small firms that are using the visa system for the first time

·        Modernise and simplify the immigration sponsorship system to make it easier to use

·        Build a new global outreach programme expanding the Global Entrepreneur Programme and actively marketing the UK’s visa offering and explore building an overseas talent network.

The promised overhaul of the immigration system following Brexit from the EU will give UK businesses can hire in a significantly wider range of skilled roles from around the world.

Whilst the Global Talent visa (was Tier 1 Global Talent) currently allows recognised or potential leaders in academia or research, arts & culture and digital technology to move to the UK, the reforms will simplify the application process.

The new practical support to small firms using the immigration system could really help British businesses attract talent from around the world.

The government is also increasing its support of the fintech industry, which could point to a more sector-based approach in helping specific industries to recruit more overseas staff to live and work in the UK.

There is a definite change of approach towards immigration within Home Office under Home Secretary Pritti Patel, whose parents came to live in the UK as migrants.

The much-needed modernisation of the Sponsor Management System is long overdue, as the system has not had any major upgrades since 2008. The upgraded SMS system will make it easier for Sponsor Licence holders to use and will businesses who want to sponsor migrant workers.

Immigration Rule changes opens door to recruit overseas health and senior care staff to work in the UK

Overseas workers in key health and care roles will have more opportunity to work in the UK following changes announces to the Immigration Rules, the Home Office has announced.

New jobs that have been added to the UK Shortage Occupation List, which gives people in these roles a major advantage in obtaining a skilled worker visa, include…see full article on my blog page.

How To Start A Money Making Business From Home, With NO Capital And NO Risk!

With pubs and restaurants closed for the lockdown in the UK and Ireland it's a reminder of how vulnerable physical businesses, like pubs, restaurants and shops are to economic downturns or market changes.

At the same time, internet business owners are getting richer. Never in history has more goods been bought on the internet.

Even before the pandemic, the high street was already under pressure from online shopping, which has exploded in the last few years.

High rents, taxes and competition from the likes of Amazon and Shopify have driven large retailers, like Debenhams, out of business and forced John Lewis to start closing 70% of its 50 plus stores in the UK.

How does this help you get started online?

The internet has given small home-based businesses an opportunity to compete with the big companies which have dominated the market. They took the best sites in the high street and malls, and often drove small retailers to the wall with massive advertising and undercutting. Fortunately, this has now changed and that’s how you can benefit from the online bonanza.

You can now set up a risk-free online business or store - from home in your spare time - and sell to a potential market of 5 billion people browsing the internet every day looking for solutions to their problems.

You no longer need to rent a shop or premises and pay high taxes and bills before you make a penny. And you don’t have to quit your job until your business income exceeds your salary.

Here are 3 simple steps.

Step 1

Sell solutions to people’s problems

Research your idea or product online – where else! You can check on Google how many people are searching for products or solutions to their problems. For instance, millions of people want to be slimmer and healthier, especially in these times. According to wordstream 450,000 people have recently searched for “how to lose weight” on the internet. Other ‘keyword’ searches like “diet” and “lose weight fast” had similar results. That’s just one niche!

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Decide what niche you want to be in and what you want to sell. Unless you already have your own products and business (which you may want to change based on your new research on what people actually want) you can start by selling other people’s products and services for a generous commission of between 10 and 50%. This is essentially how some of the biggest companies in the world make billions in profits.

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Why Migrate Abroad When You Can Make Money From A Risk-free Online Business

3 Easy Steps To Starting A Risk-free Business From Home With No Capital Or Product

Happy St Patrick’s Day wherever you are in the world!

Each year, millions of hopeful migrants apply for a handful of jobs abroad hoping for a brighter future. But do you really need to fly thousands of miles away from your family to earn money? Not necessarily…

With pubs and restaurants closed for the lockdown in The UK and Ireland, this will be a very quiet St Patrick’s Day. This is a reminder of how vulnerable physical businesses, like pubs, restaurants and shops are to economic downturns or market changes.

At the same time, internet companies are getting richer. Never in history has more goods been bought on the internet. Even before the pandemic, the high street was already under pressure from online shopping, which has exploded in the last few years.

High rents, taxes and competition from the likes of Amazon and Shopify have driven large retailers, , out of business and forced others to start close multiple stores in the UK. The historically successful John Lewis recorded a loss of £517 million last year, but after store closures and redundancies expects 55% of future profits to come from online sales.

How does this help you?

The internet has given small home-based businesses an opportunity to compete with the big companies which have dominated the market. They took the best sites in the high street and malls, and often drove small retailers to the wall with massive advertising and undercutting. Fortunately, this has now changed and that’s how you can benefit from the online bonanza.

You can now set up a risk-free online business or store - from home in your spare time - and sell to a potential market of 5 billion people browsing the internet every day looking for solutions to their problems. You no longer need to rent a shop or premises and pay high taxes and bills before you make a penny. And you don’t have to quit your job until your business income exceeds your salary.

Here are 3 simple steps.

Step 1

Sell solutions to people’s problems

Research your idea or product online – where else! You can check on Google how many people are searching for products or solutions to their problems. For instance, millions of people want to be slimmer and healthier, especially in these times. According to wordstream.com, 450,000 people have recently searched for “how to lose weight” on the internet. Other ‘keyword’ searches like “diet” and “lose weight fast” had similar results. That’s just one niche!

You can literally find out how many people are searching for keyword solutions by checking on Google and specialists like Wordstream.com and Mondovo.com absolutely free. Market research like this was previously only available to large companies with large budgets. Now you can access it for free.

You can get up and running with your online business website today for free with GrooveFunnels. For more information…click here.

Step 2

Set up your online business today

Set up an online business selling products that people are looking for (not what you think the market needs), or sell to people online from your existing business, by setting your website online today. You don’t need to pay a designer or software engineer to set up a website, as there are readymade templates and off-the-shelf website pages to get your business started today. In the past, I have spent tens of thousands on websites because they had to be designed and built from scratch, which took months. Fortunately, you don’t have to go through this pain.

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Step 3

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Decide what niche you want to be in and what you want to sell. Unless you already have your own products and business (which you may want to change based on your new research on what people actually want) you can start by selling other people’s products and services for a generous commission of between 10%-50%. This is essentially how some of the biggest companies in the world make billions in profits. Booking.com and Airbnb do not own their own hotels and Amazon helps millions of small retailers and authors sell online for a commission.

If you want to start earning cash today, GrooveFunnels will also pay you a commission to recommend their fantastic free software to your friends, colleagues and customers when you open your free account. Find out how.

Here’s the best part. It’s risk free and no capital investment required! No re-mortgaging your house and borrowing thousands or risking everything to open up a physical business. And you can get started right away. What have you got to lose?

Saint Patrick was a fifth century missionary Bishop and is the patron saint of Ireland. He was a migrant slave labourer kidnapped from his home in England to Ireland at the age of 16, eventually escaping. As well as being a great missionary, Saint Patrick was also an extremely good organiser of the early church. I’m sure if he was alive today, Patrick would undoubtedly be online preaching all over the web, just as the church is doing so right now.

If it is still your dream to work overseas that’s great, but look for opportunities right where you are, as most applicants will be disappointed.

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Friday, March 12, 2021

Immigration Rule changes opens door to recruit overseas health and senior care staff to work in the UK


 

Overseas workers in key health and care roles will have more opportunity to work in the UK following changes announces to the Immigration Rules, the Home Office has announced.

New jobs that have been added to the UK Shortage Occupation List, which gives people in these roles a major advantage in obtaining a skilled worker visa, include:

·        pharmacists

·        laboratory technicians and for the first time in over a decade

·        senior care workers and nursing assistants.

Further additions to the Shortage Occupation List include:

·        Health services and public health managers and directors

·        residential, day and domiciliary care managers and health professionals not elsewhere classified

·        audiologists and dental hygiene therapists, as well as

·        modern foreign language teachers.

These radical changes will help healthcare businesses and public services across the UK, which have struggled to recruit staff, to access to the best and brightest talent from all over the world in a post-brexit era.

The move follows the government’s rollout of the new points-based immigration system, after the UK left the European Union and opted out of EU freedom of movement at the end of last year.

Minister for Future Borders and Immigration Kevin Foster said:

Every year we welcome healthcare workers from across the world to our United Kingdom, with many having played a key role on the frontline of the NHS during the recent pandemic. This latest set of changes, combined with our Health and Care Visa, will ensure they can easily get the immigration status they deserve.

Under the points-based immigration system, people applying to come to the UK through the skilled worker route must gain 70 ‘points’ to be eligible for a UK work visa.

A job listed on the official Shortage Occupation List is worth 20 points.

Added to points gained under the mandatory criteria – an acceptable standard of English, a job offer from a licensed sponsor and the required skill level, worth 50 points – gives people applying for jobs on the shortage list the required 70 points for a UK work visa (work permit).

The updated list comes after a review published by the independent Migration Advisory Committee last year.

Other important changes made under the Immigration Rules include:

·        Confirming the Student Visa Graduate route will launch from July 1;

·        Updating the Skilled worker visa going rate to include a minimum hourly rate to safeguard against employers who may require employees to work longer hours to make up for the lower rates of pay;

·        Replacement of the current Intimidation Policy with the Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy; and

·        Further building on the world-leading Global Talent route to automatically endorse recipients of international awards, including the Nobel Prize, to qualify for a visa, with more prizes to be added later in the year.

The government also announced plans to launch another new immigration route to help start-ups and fast-growing firms recruit the talent they need to innovate and grow during the Chancellor’s Budget speech as part of a range of measures for highly skilled migrants.

For the first time since the abolition of the HSMP visa, highly skilled migrants with a job offer from a recognised high-growth firm will qualify for a visa without the need for sponsorship or third-party endorsement.

The changes will be welcomed by industry and healthcare sector leaders who are desperate for staff, especially in hospitals, care homes and domiciliary care providers.

See also:

Illegal Immigrants Can Get COVID-19 Test Without Being Deported From The UK, Home Office Confirms

How will new Tech Visa and Global Mobilty Visa help the UK economy and fintechs?

Landlord Tenant Eviction Ban Extended

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The world has changed so much recently.

And during these times, I am always excited whenever I find new solutions to help you.

I’m sure you’ve heard of software tools designed to help you build websites, sales pages and online funnels.

Because sales funnels are proven to be effective, any such tools could reasonably command high monthly fees to access.

Unfortunately, this could also be out of reach for many business owners and marketers who are on a budget, especially during uncertain times.

This is where GrooveFunnels comes in.

GrooveFunnels is the new, better way to build funnels and sell digital products online.

It’s not just one or two simple tools, or solely a “funnel builder,” either.

This is your complete digital products and services online sales system.

Co-founded by Mike Filsaime, one of the top Internet marketing experts in the world, GrooveFunnels is a suite of products that includes all the tools you need to run your online business.

They have built a complete, all-in-one platform with all the essential tools so you don’t need to worry about multiple subscriptions to a variety of services that would easily add up to thousands per month.

Finally, you can get instant access to practically everything you need to sell your products and services online.…

Including:

- Full product funnels

- Brand websites with full navigation

- Custom domain names

- 1-click upsell capabilities

- Upsells, downsells and order bumps

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- And so much more…

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Tuesday, March 09, 2021

Illegal Immigrants Can Get COVID-19 Test Without Being Deported From The UK, Home Office Confirms

Undocumented immigrants will not face removal from the UK if they register with a GP to receive a coronavirus vaccine, the Home Office said.

The amnesty potentially applies to up to 1.3 million migrants in the UK illegally, which will help build up the general population’s immunity to the virus as we start easing lockdown, the Daily Mail said.

The offer of a free ‘no questions asked’ test includes anyone who arrived in the UK illegally or has overstayed their visa.

“Coronavirus vaccines will be offered to everyone living in the UK free of charge, regardless of immigration status,” a Home Office spokeswoman said.

“Those registered with a GP are being contacted at the earliest opportunity and we are working closely with partners and external organisations to contact those who are not registered with a GP to ensure they are also offered the vaccine.”

The Daily Mail said the Home Office will take no action when an undocumented migrant registers with a GP for a vaccine. Migrants in the UK illegal fear being reported if they register with a GP, but the Mail reports that the Department of Health will not share their identities with police or immigration officers.

A Home Office spokeswoman told Yahoo News UK that all primary medical care services are available free to anyone in the country, regardless of immigration status, including COVID vaccines.

Vaccines are freely available to overseas visitors, with no immigration checks, and the Department of Health has informed NHS trusts that patients being vaccinated, tested or treated are not to be checked.

The number of undocumented migrants in the UK is impossible to accurately calculate, but research suggest the figure is above a million, according to Full Fact.

From Monday, travellers will need to carry a form before leaving the country stating that their trip is “permitted” under “stay-at-home” restrictions.

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- Free for LIFE

- No games. No fine print.

- No credit card needed ever!

- $99/month value… Now free.

- Grab your account while you still can!

The world has changed so much recently.

And during these times, I am always excited whenever I find new solutions to help you in whatever way I can.

I’m sure you’ve heard of software tools designed to help you build websites, sales pages and online funnels.

Because sales funnels are proven to be effective, any such tools could reasonably command high monthly fees to access.

Unfortunately, this could also be out of reach for many business owners and marketers who are on a budget, especially during uncertain times.

This is where GrooveFunnels comes in.

GrooveFunnels is the new, better way to build funnels and sell digital products online.

It’s not just one or two simple tools, or solely a “funnel builder,” either.

This is your complete digital products and services online sales system.

Co-founded by Mike Filsaime, one of the top Internet marketing experts in the world, GrooveFunnels is a suite of products that includes all the tools you need to run your online business.

They have built a complete, all-in-one platform with all the essential tools so you don’t need to worry about multiple subscriptions to a variety of services that would easily add up to thousands per month.

Finally, you can get instant access to practically everything you need to sell your products and services online.

… Including:

- Full product funnels

- Brand websites with full navigation

- Custom domain names

- 1-click upsell capabilities

- Upsells, downsells and order bumps

- The world’s most powerful affiliate program

- And so much more…

Yes, this is a game changer.

And today, for a limited time only, you can get started for absolutely free.

No credit card. Lifetime access. Unlimited usage. Forever.

I’m not sure about you, but I will be switching my entire business over to GrooveFunnels.

Literally everything I need, and save thousands a month in the process.

You’ll have to see it to believe.

Take a closer look at it yourself, and pick up your free account while you’re there:

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Let me know what you think.

P.S. Mike told me that he is making some huge upgrades to his tools over the next several days, and we’re not sure if this will continue to be free for long. However, if you get your account right now, you’ll still be able to keep your account for life, including all the future updates to the tools. Take some time to learn all about the software, but be sure to grab your free account before it’s too late.

Monday, March 08, 2021

Friday, March 05, 2021

How will new Tech Visa and Global Mobilty Visa help the UK economy and fintechs?

In a little mentioned part of this week’s Budget speech, the Chancellor launched two new UK working visa schemes to attract and retain top tech industry talent. 

Speaking to MP’s in Wednesday’s Budget, Rishi Sunak announced plans to introduce “fast track” working visa applications for migrants with a job offer from UK scale-up, together with a new “Global Business Mobility” visa.

Potential recruits will not need to obtain a third-party endorsement or be backed by a sponsor organisation in a major simplification of the current tight Immigration Rules.

The significant shift in recent immigration policy follows a review led by former Worldpay boss Ron Kalifa, which urged the government to make the highly skilled migration system more tech-friendly. 

The government has listened to lobbying from the tech industry bosses after the Brexit referendum threatened the loss of top talent. 

Overseas migrant workers represent around 42% of UK fintech employees, of which EU workers form 28% of the talent pool. 

The industry welcomed the new visa schemes as a “golden opportunity” for fintechs and startups more widely. 

“The new visa presents a golden opportunity for the UK to continue to trailblaze in fintech – encouraging entrepreneurialism, investment and growth,” Rafa Plantier, head of UK and Ireland at open banking platform Tink said.

But what will the scheme actually mean for startups on the ground? 

The revamped visa system comes at an already difficult time for small businesses dealing with immigration changes due to Brexit. 

“As UK employers prepare for the period beyond Covid-19 and Brexit, they will be receptive to a visa system that enables them to access the talent and experience that they need,” Joanne Hennessy, immigration law expert at Pinsent Masons said.

Access to top talent may help in reducing costs and administration in the long run compared to the limited options currently available, PwC’s immigration partner Lindsey Barras added.

“Highly skilled individuals will be able to undertake short-term contracts, or work for a range of businesses throughout their stay in the UK, without the need for a specific sponsor.” 

A review of the Innovator visa, which allows experienced business people to set up companies with £50,000 investment, has been welcomed by founders.

“The Innovator visa is currently unfit for purpose, needing fundamental reforms to align incentives so the pricing is clear and more high-quality organisations become endorsing bodies,” Philip Salter, founder of The Entrepreneurs Network told City AM.

“As our Job Creators report has found, prior to Brexit 49 per cent of the fastest growing businesses in the UK had at least one foreign-born founder. If we are to continue this record, we need to ensure that the visa process is as fast and unbureaucratic as possible.” 

Meanwhile, the new visa scheme allowing some Hong Kong residents the chance to live in the UK is live and ab estimated 300,000 Hongkongers are expected to take advantage of the programme. British National (Overseas) passport holders in Hong Kong and their dependents can take advantage of a new streamlined route to permanent residency and full citizenship in the UK.

Prime central London property is already being snapped up by Hong Kong buyers fuelling a further rise in house prices despite a 10% fall in GDP last year.

From Monday, travellers will need to carry a form before leaving the country stating that their trip is “permitted” under “stay-at-home” restrictions.

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- No games. No fine print.

- No credit card needed ever!

- $99/month value… Now free.

- Grab your account while you still can!

The world has changed so much recently.

And during these times, I am always excited whenever I find new solutions to help you in whatever way I can.

I’m sure you’ve heard of software tools designed to help you build websites, sales pages and online funnels.

Because sales funnels are proven to be effective, any such tools could reasonably command high monthly fees to access.

Unfortunately, this could also be out of reach for many business owners and marketers who are on a budget, especially during uncertain times.

This is where GrooveFunnels comes in.

GrooveFunnels is the new, better way to build funnels and sell digital products online.

It’s not just one or two simple tools, or solely a “funnel builder,” either.

This is your complete digital products and services online sales system.

Co-founded by Mike Filsaime, one of the top Internet marketing experts in the world, GrooveFunnels is a suite of products that includes all the tools you need to run your online business.

They have built a complete, all-in-one platform with all the essential tools so you don’t need to worry about multiple subscriptions to a variety of services that would easily add up to thousands per month.

Finally, you can get instant access to practically everything you need to sell your products and services online.

… Including:

- Full product funnels

- Brand websites with full navigation

- Custom domain names

- 1-click upsell capabilities

- Upsells, downsells and order bumps

- The world’s most powerful affiliate program

- And so much more…

Yes, this is a game changer.

And today, for a limited time only, you can get started for absolutely free.

No credit card. Lifetime access. Unlimited usage. Forever.

I’m not sure about you, but I will be switching my entire business over to GrooveFunnels.

Literally everything I need, and save thousands a month in the process.

You’ll have to see it to believe.

Take a closer look at it yourself, and pick up your free account while you’re there:

https://groovepages.groovesell.com/a/uy9VcdqIvopT

Let me know what you think.

P.S. Mike told me that he is making some huge upgrades to his tools over the next several days, and we’re not sure if this will continue to be free for long. However, if you get your account right now, you’ll still be able to keep your account for life, including all the future updates to the tools. Take some time to learn all about the software, but be sure to grab your free account before it’s too late.

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