If you’re one of the thousands of backpackers that have temporarily worked in the UK, you could be owed a tax refund. There are so many reasons for why you may have been paying too much tax. If your employment didn’t stretch for the entire length of the UK tax year (6th April – […]
Are you one of the 5 million people still to submit their online self-assessment tax return? With time running out, here’s all you need to know about submitting yours. Deadline You have until 31st January to submit your self-assessment tax return online. The deadline for paper returns was 31st October 2015. The Tax Year […]
The history and culture of London is so vast and varied that this huge city has so much to offer UK Working Holiday Makers that want to discover a little bit more. Following on from The Best Tours Of London, here a few more to get you under the skin of the UK capital. […]
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 […]
The Employees’ Choice Awards, conducted by Glassdoor, has found the best UK companies to work for based on employee happiness. From work-life balance to personal training and development, the below companies made it into the top 10 for the best UK companies to work for in 2016. Expedia For those with a love of travel, […]
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 […]