5 Alternative Student Jobs You Probably Haven’t Thought Of – Student Tax Refunds

Don’t be fooled into thinking student jobs just mean bar work and working behind a till. There are plenty of other ways to rake in the cash. The important thing to also do if you are working whilst studying, is to keep an eye on your payslips. Make sure you’re on the right tax code, […]

Top 5 Hostels in London

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  The capital is packed full of hostels, but how do you pick out the good, from the bad and the ugly? Check out our top picks of London’s hostels – bed bug free mattresses guaranteed. SoHostel, Soho If it’s a central location you’re after SoHostel tops the list. This bright, stylish spot is located […]

6 European Adventures To Have This Summer

European Adventures To Have This Summer

With Europe just a train ride away, you’d be mad to stay in the UK all summer – especially with the famous British weather. So get out there and enjoy these European summer adventures. With sun. Probably. La Tomatina, Spain Take part in the world’s biggest food fight in the small town of Bunol, Spain, […]

Why Claim Your Tax Back When Leaving the UK

claim a tax refund when leaving UK

  Are you planning to leave the UK? You should know that you are entitled to a tax refund when you leave the country. This is especially true if you leave part-way through the tax year, where any chance of you receiving your full tax-free allowance is lost. Since your tax-free allowance is divided evenly […]

Tax Tips For Temps & Agency Workers

Tax Tips For Temps & Agency Workers

  Working for a temp agency not only provides you with an income stream but can also help tide you over if you’re in between jobs. It’s also a great way to test whether or not you will thrive in a particular working environment or a industry. But, apart from the money you’ve earned, it […]

4 Things That go Through All Kiwi’s Minds When Arriving in the UK

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  When you make the move across the world and finally land in the UK you’ll have a great time, but you’ll also spend plenty of time pondering what these strange island dwellers are actually doing. Here, we take a look at the most typical things that go through a Kiwi’s mind when on a […]

How Do I Claim Back Tax I Have Overpaid through PAYE on Wages?

How Do I Claim Back Tax I Have Overpaid through PAYE on Wages?

Overpaid PAYE Tax? Read our comprehensive guide on how to claim a PAYE Tax Refund.  There are many reasons that you could overpay tax through PAYE, such as being on the wrong tax code or when switching employers within a tax year. But because of the complexity of the UK tax system, knowing if you […]

What to Do If You’re Put on Emergency Tax

As a new arrival to the UK, or if you are embarking on your first job in the UK, there’s a high possibility that you might get put on an Emergency Tax Code by your employer. It’s not their fault, it’s the rules imposed by HMRC. What this will mean is the Emergency Tax Code […]

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