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What does Brexit mean for my plans to relocate?

Career Clinic: The threat of large-scale relocations has died down somewhat, but how does Brexit affect you as an individual looking for opportunities abroad?

What does Brexit mean for my plans to relocate?
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London has long been regarded a leading global financial centre, but to some the EU referendum in June has threatened its outlook and status. If that is enough to tempt you to relocate, what do you need to consider?

Pre-Brexit, there were numerous comments and threats made by large global institutions that suggested they would relocate to other European or US-based locations should the UK vote to leave the EU. Whilst this rhetoric still exists in some camps, it has dampened somewhat. This suggests that company relocation isn't as much a threat as before.

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