There are plenty of opportunities to earn money and save on living costs by seeking out jobs that also provide you with accommodation. This is a sure fire way of saving money while you earn, with the added bonus that your commute will never be more than a few minutes. Live and work on […]
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 […]
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, […]
When was the last time that you checked your payslip? Not the kind where you looked over it at a glance, but thoroughly check it and understand what the entries are about. Are you even sure that what you are getting is a detailed payslip? Most people considers it as nothing more than a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Are you new to the UK? You’ll be pleased to know that there are plenty of other New Zealanders in the UK. Here’s our round up of the best Facebook groups for Kiwis in the UK so you can find others to share your experience with. Moving to the other side of the world […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]