Every year thousands of Australian backpackers flock to the UK for a working holiday in one of the world’s most amazing capital cities. If you’re one of the many working holidaymakers that are temporarily living and working in the UK, make sure you keep an eye on what you’re being taxed, as you could be […]
Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay If your employer does not know what your tax code should be, you will be taxed on an ’emergency’ code. This means that you receive no tax-free personal allowance so everything you earn will be taxed at 20%. Although you can claim back overpaid tax from HMRC, it is […]
With winter finally drawing to an end, it’s almost time to start thinking about which music festivals you’re going to experience on your UK working holiday! With so many London music festivals to choose from, it can be difficult to decide which ones to attend, so we’ve come up with our top recommendations to help […]
Many of you on a UK working holiday will be tempted to live in London. The buzz of the city, with its bright lights,late-night shopping, trendy bars, West End shows and unique hangouts, is enough to keep anyone immersed. But youdon’t want to live just anywhere, so check out the coolest places to live in […]
Planning a visit to Dublin to experience St Patrick’s Day on your UK working holiday? As you can imagine there is alot to see and do so we’ve picked our top five recommendations for St Paddy’s Day revellers in the city of Dublin. St Patrick’s Day Parade It probably goes without saying that you should […]
London has a reputation for being on the pricey side a lot of the time, which may dissuade the budget-conscious working holiday maker. If you plan to visit the city on a shoestring, fear not, as our guide to the top 5 cheapest places toeat in London will ensure that you neither go hungry or […]
Keen to do something a bit out of the ordinary on your UK working holiday? Whilst the usual tourist fare is fine inLondon, it can seem a bit obvious or clichéd after a while, especially if you’re a seasoned traveller looking to discovernew ground and try something different. Without further ado, here are our recommendations […]
Whilst British cuisine might not be the most highly renowned in the world, there’s a lot to be said for a traditionalEnglish cooked breakfast, also known as a fry-up. No visit to London would be complete without sampling this classic English dish at least once while on your UK working holiday! With that in mind, […]
Pizza aficionados take heed! Those with a penchant for all things pepperoni will be utterly enthused to learn thatLondon is hosting its very own pizza festival this summer! Taking place on 30TH July at Wembley Park, MySliceFest isan all-day event running from noon right up until 9pm. As well as classic pizza, this exciting […]
If you can’t make it to Dublin for St Patrick’s Day on 17th March, there’ll be plenty of atmosphere in London to fill you up with Irish glee on your UK working holiday. Enjoy the craic, wear something green and grab a Guinness in one of these top Irish pubs in London. The Kingdom […]