Image by Albrecht Fietz from Pixabay It’s the weekend again! Hurrah! What’s more the sun has made an appearance so it looks like we’re set for a sunny spring weekend in the capital. Here are three ways to spend those precious 48 hours of freedom in the city, and put to good use the money […]
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 […]
So you’ve travelled across the UK and had a fantastic time funding your adventures with short-term work. Then the time comes to pack up and head home. What most working holiday makers don’t realise is that once you leave and return back home, you are still able to claim back the tax you paid whilst […]
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 […]
Thinking of travelling to the UK and funding your adventures with some short-term work? You’re not alone. Each year the UK plays host to thousands of visitors travelling on a working holiday visa Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) visa. What most folk don’t realise is that, once you leave and return back home, you are […]
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 […]