RetireJapan

I'm a retired, long-term resident of Japan with PR and no intention of returning to the UK. I have an onshore investment in GBP that has performed reasonably well over the last 25 years, and which I can access at any time. I have a pension here and also some savings. Since I am based here, I am thin...

A stay of 183 days or more in the UK will probably mean that you become resident there.

You may be resident under the automatic UK tests if:

you spent 183 or more days in the UK in the tax year

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Do6B26_FwsQ

There are a couple of useful videos on this site about frozen UK pensions
and how to qualify for increases in the rate of the pension.

I think they are a worth a look at. Would be interested in your opinions.

Thank you for the info.
The tax rebate notification arrived yesterday.

After going to the tax office this year, I was informed that I would get a small amount of money back.
Does anyone know when tax rebates are paid

I tried with the same cards today at lunchtime and they went through without any problems. All in all, this took quite a long time. I thought I had been completely blocked FOREVER. There was no contact from the domestic banks associated with the cards. Thank you all for your comments. Power to RETIR...

Thank you for the info. For the domestic cards, all transactions were attempted late evening.
Perhaps that explains things.

Yes, I am booking with the airline directly.

I have been trying to book flights to HK. I have 3 credit cards, 2 Japan based, and one UK based. All of them have been refused. I have never previously had this kind of issue. I rarely use cards and have no debts. Any ideas what to do? A card I have based in Jersey said the card was checked their e...

I have been her since the mid-80s when investment opportunities were limited. Dating from that time, I still have a PRUDENTIAL PRUDENCE BOND. It has a lowish risk and a kind of with profits bonus. Performance has been reasonable. I was wondering if anyone on here has the same investment. I would be ...