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Why 2019 is a great year to live abroad

Around 50 million people live outside their native countries, enticed by the many benefits of expatriation. Such an upheaval isn’t without its challenges but as we approach 2019, an expat survey* suggests there’s never been a better time to live abroad.

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How UK insurance companies are selling already free health cover to elderly Brits in Spain

The death of a 72-year-old British man in Spain who was reportedly led to believe by his travel insurer that he had full private medical cover abroad has brought to light a prevalent and dubious scheme aimed at elderly tourists.

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New crackdown on British holidaymakers who fake food poisoning

The British government has announced new measures to clamp down on fake holiday sickness claims by Brits that has blighted the travel industry in Spain.

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Spain identifies 800 Britons suspected of making fake sickness claims

Spanish police said Friday they had identified around 800 British tourists suspected of having made fake food poisoning claims after going on holiday in the Balearic Islands to try to win compensation.

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British insurance firm stripped of licence over fake holiday sickness claims

A British company that encouraged holidaymakers to submit bogus insurance claims has had its licence taken away and been forced out of operation in a clampdown against a practice that is blighting tourism in Spain.

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Seat Leon nabs top spot on thieves' wish list

Spain's car thieves have a particular soft spot for the Seat Leon, a new study into auto theft by insurance firm Línea Direct shows.