Live in the UK

The Live in the UK section contains heaps of information on all the practical aspects of living in the UK. You will find out about the cost of living, how to get a doctor or a dentist, and things like taxes and pension. You will also learn about the British school system and how to select and enrol your child in a school. Finally, the section also offers information about the county, the people, and the general state of affairs.

All Things Practical

Can it be true that the rental price of a studio flat in central London is higher than rental price of a four bed house in the North East England? Do two pints of milk that were produced by the same farm cost the same in two British towns?

The vast All Things Practical section gives you an insight into many of the practical aspects of life in the UK. The section includes topics such as house hunting, cost of living, banking and money matters, taxes, immigration, bringing your pets, etc.

The School System

To many expats obtaining relevant information relating to the differences in school systems and choosing the right school for their children can be an often surprisingly big task.

In many countries the process is made simple because they only have one school structure and one national curriculum. In the UK, however, you have a large mix of private and public schools where the curriculum can be as different as the teaching methods they employ.

This very comprehensive section is designed to give expats an insight in the different options you have within England's Educational System and help them make the right choices.

UK Background Information - Have you considered?

• The UK has a population of more than 65 million people. But how many of these are English and how many expats? 
• How many of them live in London? Do they all use public transportation in the morning?
• Why are public holidays called Bank Holidays? If I relocate to the UK do I get time of work? And if so, how many days do I get per year? Are there special holiday rules for expats?
• How many ounces are there to a pound? What about pounds, stones, and kilos? Take a look at the free tools and find out where the imperial and the metric system is in use.
• What about distance? Which mile is the longest? The American or the British? Are they the same length? Use the free conversion tools to find out.
• Which London underground stations have escalators and which ones have lifts? Does the tube run 24 hours a day? Can a monthly travel card really cost £120?
• Contrary to popular belief it does not always rain in England. However, in the northern parts of the country there are towns that get 2000 mm rain per year! Can this be true? Does it affect the British culture?

Find the answers to these and many more questions in the UK Background Information section.