Findings published by TIGA, the trade association that represents the UK games industry, show that 40% of employees who were made redundant between the years 2009 and 2011 moved overseas to work.

The report, dubbed “Making games in the UK today: a census of the UK develop and digital publishing sector” disclosed that nearly half of Britain’s game industry workforce has shrunk 10% because they’d relocated to a foreign country to find work.

Dr Richard Wilson, TIGA CEO, said of the findings: “Our industry is suffering from a serious brain drain. Our competitors in Canada and elsewhere are able to recruit highly skilled developers from the UK largely because they benefit from tax breaks, which effectively reduce the cost of game development.”

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There must be something in the water in Hollywood because there are a high number of celebrity couples who have recently split.

We only just wrote about Katy Perry and Russell Brand splitting up and filing for divorce after 14 months of marriage.

And now rumours are rife that Johnny Depp is separating from his partner of 14 years, Vanessa Paradis.

The “Pirates of the Caribbean” actor is reportedly considering moving the UK after constantly rowing with his spouse. Moving to a foreign country is definitely one way to enjoy your new found single status and avoid bumping into an ex down the street!

Reports claim that the 48 year-old and Paradis are heading for a split and that there has been trouble in paradise for some time. A source told RadarOnline that the pair seems fractured at present, despite having two children together and common beliefs that their relationship is rock solid and stable.

Depp is said to have been looking at buying a house in Norfolk, in Britain, hiring international removals, and moving across the pond.

Whether or not the rumours are true, it is understandable that any move overseas would be contemplated over thoroughly because the celeb would be moving thousands of miles away from his nine-year-old son and 12-year-old daughter.

The family home is currently in France but should the American, who played pirate ‘Captain Jack Sparrow’, require expert shipping services to the UK, look no further than Robinsons overseas removals.

As a result, the BBC have launched a new series  where they will look at the problems and successes that come with uprooting to a foreign country.

‘At Home Abroad’ will explore all the trials and tribulations of moving overseas from marital issues to relocation dreams and migration numbers.

The first part of the series discusses how an overseas job can affect family life and it interviewed many adults to find out how it affected the spouses and home life in general. On average, about 80% of expatriate workers move with their spouses.

Moving an employee abroad is expensive with regards to relocation allowance, benefits and living expenses.

TRAILING SPOUSES

One case included a woman called Nicki Thorogood, when in 2008 her husband’s company moved him from England to New York and the transition wasn’t easy. She moved four months earlier because she didn’t want to move the three children halfway through a school year and the mother had to move the boys into a new house, a new town and country she didn’t know by herself.

Situations like this can be extremely difficult, especially because she had to leave her own job and many can find suburban life a struggle when compared to living in a small village in England. Even three years later, she still dreams about returning to the UK.

LACK OF SUPPORT

According to a 2011 study of global employment trends, 60% of trailing partners were employed before relocating but only 15% found work after moving. And according to a 2009 survey conducted by the Permits Foundation, only 18% of spouses felt they had been adequately supported by their partner’s companies.

Andrew Walker, the director of global mobility at WorleyParsons, which oversees more than 3,000 employees who move abroad, told the BBC: “The number one reason for assignment failure is the family’s inability to acclimatise and adjust to the new location.”

VISAS

Another issue highlighted in the series is spouses being given visas and even the workers themselves have to reapply for working visas every few years. It is said that countries China, Japan, Brazil and India are the hardest places for spouses to look for work after relocation. Australia is reportedly the best place that is the most hospitable to expatriates’ significant other.

And BBC reports that the stress of visas and culture shock can lead to marital discord. During and after a move there is emotional fallout and one interviewee said that couples usually come home very married or extremely divorced.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

But the series has pointed out the benefit which is an increase in entrepreneurship among trailing partners in creating business opportunities for themselves.

Robinsons overseas removals can ease the strain by helping in all stages of the move!

Difficult economic times are reportedly to blame for only 11.6% of people living in the Unites States changing home between 2010 and 2011- the lowest recorded rate since 1948.

Demographers and economists reveal that more and more Americans are staying put and that uncertainty in bad times, with regards to savings, jobs and homeownership means that many citizens are clinging to familiarity and remaining in the residence they already have.

Now industry experts are worried that the lack of removals is affecting the population’s aspirations to have a dream home, get married and have children. Although counter arguments claim that with less migration, people will have more attachment to their communities to invest in time and money.

The US Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey aimed to show how the rate of moving and the likelihood of people moving are changing over time. It found that younger people are moving from rural areas to cities; and that the reason for citizens moving more than 500 miles away was job-related.

The study also revealed that 59% of Americans lived in the state that they were born in and that Louisiana had the highest residence (78.8%). If you, unlike the Americans, want to move across the pond, then use Robinsons International’s expert shipping to USA services.

As specialists in overseas removals, we can help from the very early moving stage with your packing, shipping, insurance and storage needs. Moving to America can be plain sailing if you allow people with years of experience to help you; so contact Robinsons international removals today and let’s kick start your new life in an exciting new country.

But the billion-dollar tower is lying abandoned at night-time because its owners refuse to move in with fears it will bring bad luck.

The property, which cost $1 billion to build, boats three helipads, six car parks, a ballroom, theatre and floating gardens; and it dominates the Mumbai skyline. Built for India’s richest man Mukesh Ambani, who ranks as the ninth wealthiest person in the world by Forbes, the home has everything a family could possibly need.

But the clan reportedly won’t stay overnight and haven’t moved in since it was completed last year because it has fallen foul of ‘vastu Shasta’, an obscure Hindu version of feng shui.

Ambani, who is worth $27 billion, and his wife and two children are allegedly concerned that the building doesn’t conform to the ancient Indian architectural principles of ‘vastu Shasta’ and therefore fear the home will curse them of misfortunes.

Dinners and film screenings have taken place at the property so it is not completely being unused, however after every party the owners return to their former home.

The Hindu tradition of vastu Shasta emphasises the importance of facing the rising sun but Antilia is said to not have enough windows on its eastern side, despite the staggering amount of money spent on it.

If you had enough cash to splash out on a dream house such as this, would you hire shipping to India services and move in regardless of the feng shui?

Robinsons International can transport your belongings safely and securely using container shipping and their removals expertise is second-to-none.

Whether you want to move abroad to live in a tower, or a modest four-bedroom home, make sure you use our overseas removals services.

There are many tasks to fulfil from relocating bills, changing kids schools, cancelling the TV licence, noting the energy ratings, preparing the pets and more. So imagine the difficulty when instead of moving down the street you are moving to another country.

Hiring an expert international removals company can really aid in the entire moving process. A dedicated moving manager can help with regards to setting up foreign bank accounts etc. so moving overseas is stress-free.

They can assist in the packing, storage, shipping and insurance stages so you can be rest assured that your precious belongings are in super safe hands the entire time.

And many removal companies run international divisions which focus purely on moving overseas so you can breathe easy and be confident in the knowledge that specialists are helping you move.

There are varying issues you should contemplate depending on where you move be it within Europe, USA or Asia but a common top tip is six weeks prior to the move to check that your passport and visa is valid.

Make sure all documentation is legally acceptable including any travel documents, tickets, medical records, birth certificates etc.

In general, the people you need to contact include health providers such as doctor and dentist, insurance companies for the house, car and mobile phone, the bank, service suppliers including milkman, internet, vet, or newsagent, and all energy boards.

Moreover, a top tip for moving to a foreign land is to understand the importance of respecting another country’s cultures, beliefs and laws. You need to know and obey their rules and regulations so it is best researching beforehand, so you don’t land yourself in any trouble or bother.

Follow these simple guidelines from Robinsons and have a hassle and trauma free international move!

The 100ft by 100ft car park is sandwiched between a bar and a sewing shop and has been sold by a family who have owned it since the Civil War.

A property developer has bought the site, which is close to Times Square, with plans to start construction next year and build it into a hotel; so for help in storing and moving all the furniture use Robinsons International’s expert business removals.

Real estate experts say it is the highest sale of any residential property this year but that the neighbourhood is far from flashy comprising of office blocks and small local businesses.

Robinsons specialise in office removals for any type of commercial or business organisation wanting an office move. We understand that downtime has to be kept to a minimum and this is why you can be confident that Robinsons are the perfect choice for your removals.

Let our reputable international division take care of all the planning and moving stages right from the very beginning and let us pack, store and transport all the new hotel furniture to give you peace of mind.

And as an appointed representative of Pendleton May Transport Risks Limited, we can offer extremely competitive rates of insurance for goods whilst in transit.

So whether it is help you need in moving the new beds, light fittings, cupboards, tables and chair etc. use the award-winning movers!

From putting your home up for sale, packing and hiring an International Removals firm to organise your shipping and removals; money woes may be the last thing on your mind.

But moving overseas also has financial implications as you will need to set up a new bank account to look after your money.

As you are probably aware, each country has different rules and regulations and you need to understand this before you move in case anything jeopardises the move such as credit ratings or arrears. Pensions or assets may need to be transferred and your tax liabilities may change; all these are problems which you need to be aware of before you move across the pond so do your research.

If you are moving to France;

- French residents are liable to French income tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax on their worldwide assets. France also imposes an extra form of tax and wealth tax, depending on the total wealth of a person’s household.

If you are moving to Spain;

- Spanish residents are liable to Spanish income and capital gains tax on their worldwide income and gains. Spanish residents’ estates are subject to succession tax; the rates and reliefs vary depending on whether state or regional rules apply. In certain circumstances it can be very expensive.

A big part of your move is sending money overseas and transferring assets. At some point you will need to exchange your existing currency for foreign currency and there are various ways to do this but ensure that you get as much money as possible.

Currency markets are constantly fluctuating and making a transaction at the right time can make a big difference to the amount of money you end up with, which will either give you a great start in your new life abroad, or kick it off on a downer.

Send money either through your high street bank or using foreign exchange specialists.

Findings by Rightmove reveal that there has been an increase in the number of people ‘googling’ houses outside Britain and therefore considering mortgages for overseas properties.

The research shows that in December last year there was a 4.8 per cent rise in online searches in countries beyond the UK.

Robin Wilson, Head of Overseas at the firm, reportedly said: “Typically we’d see a seasonal decline in search activity from November to December of around five per cent, so a positive upswing of 4.8 per cent was welcome at year end.”

It is expected there will be further growth and that more people looking to move abroad will be seen.

Robinsons International is experts in International Removals; and can help you right from the beginning with a dedicated Move manager to ease the entire process.

The findings show that of those who move away, the parents believe their children are enjoying ‘the good life’, with better schools, cheaper lifestyles and safer security.

Belgium ranked as the top place to have the best chance of a happy family, whereas Britain was ranked at the bottom of the table by foreign families living in this country.

It was argued Britain is ‘one of the most expensive’ places to raise a child and those surveyed think their offspring are ‘less safe’ than in their ‘home’ country.

These families also believe that their children live a ‘less active’ lifestyle, spending less time outdoors, playing fewer sport and spending more time watching television.

More than 4,100 people living in 100 countries participated in the poll, by HSBC bank.

They were asked questions all about their lifestyle, with subjects ranging from the cost of childcare, the amount of junk food children ate and whether they missed their ‘home’ friends.

Overall, parents living in Britain said that they did not think their children’s quality of life had improved.

So why not give your child a better start in childhood, pack up and move overseas with Robinsons International Removals.