All posts tagged "United Kingdom"
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337Expat EssentialsWorking in the UK? Make sure you’re pension-smart
It has been compulsory for all employers in the United Kingdom to pay into their workers’ retirement funds, known in Britain as...
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365Expat EssentialsGetting a mortgage in the UK, Pt. 2: Closing, ‘The Chain’ and move-in day
(Editor’s note: This is the second part of a two-part series on getting a mortgage in the UK. You can jump to...
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1.1KLifestyle & CultureWho are Europe’s monarchs and what do they do in their free time?
(Editor’s note: If you’re an expat from the United States or other countries, you probably have no clue about the whole royalty...
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417Expat EssentialsGetting a mortgage in the UK, Pt. 1: Knowing your mortgage types
(Editor’s. note: This is the first post in a two-part series. You can jump to Pt. 2 here.) Are you looking to...
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424Expat EssentialsAndrea Juste: How I brought my dog to the UK
When she was 10 months old, my precious dog HoHo (“RôRô”, in Portuguese) went on an adventure. Born as a classic “caramelo”...
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579News & BuzzIs London a dangerous city? A criminologist and real Londoners share their views
Sensationalist headlines and alarmist social media posts have created an impression of London as a dangerous, violent city. But is that the...
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538Expat EssentialsShipping Forecast: An update on tariffs and sending mail between the UK and the US
(Editor’s note: Tariffs are constantly changing, mostly on the whims of Donald Trunmp. Be sure to check the latest rates here before...
