If you’re in the British capital during your UK Working Holiday and want to experience its major influences on history, culture, music, literature and more, jump on board one of these tours of London and see it for yourself! The Beatles In London They may have originated from Liverpool but The Beatles made their […]
Did you know that if you’ve been earning and paying tax in the UK as a temporary resident on a UK working holiday you could be eligible to claim a tax refund? If you’re still based in the UK and have all the relevant documents to hand, you may find it easier than trying […]
When it comes to working and earning money in the UK, you may come across the “Living Wage” – if you haven’t already! But what does it actually mean? The Living Wage is an hourly rate that is set independently and updated on an annual basis. It’s calculated according to the basic cost of living […]
Anyone who received an income that isn’t covered by PAYE (Pay As You Earn) will need to fill in a tax return form – and the online deadline of 31st January is fast approaching. In order to beat the rush, why not fill in your self-assessment form by the end of December and claim your […]
Just when pensioners think they can enjoy a huge payout with their retirement fund, it turns out that the government will enjoy it more. The bigger the retirement fund, the bigger the taxes that are imposed on it. But that’s not all; it’s also been revealed that the new pension freedoms will have inaccurate tax […]
London may be the capital but Shoreditch is the capital of cool. If you’re working in the local area then you’ll certainly want to head for drinks after work to experience the atmosphere of one of the most stylish areas in London, renowned as the place where the’ hipster’ was born! Shoreditch, in London’s East […]
Despite being one of Scotland’s major cities, and in spitting distance of its nearest rival Edinburgh, Glasgow is actually one of the most underrated cities in the UK. Things To Do Its main shopping streets and precincts may seem like any other city, but head out into the other areas such as West End, and […]
While you’re visiting the UK, you’ll want to experience a number of different places that will give you a taste of the country’s own culture, but there will probably be times – whether to watch your home team, celebrate Australia Day, or just because you’re feeling a little homesick – when you’ll want to find […]
If you’re spending New Year in the UK, you won’t have a shortage of places to celebrate with your friends and welcome 2016 in style. Edinburgh The Scots take their New Year celebrations so seriously that they throw a three-day festival in the capital city! Complete with an array of events including a brand new […]
When the time comes for you to look for work during your UK working holiday, it’s important that your CV stands out from the crowd and tells your potential employer about your skills and experience that make you employable. Follow these top tips to help you write the perfect CV that will help you get […]