ver en españolOn the following table you can find the bank holidays for year 2013, 2014 y 2015 in the UK countries. You should pay attention to the notes that apply to each particular country: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.   ...

ver en españolLife in the United Kingdom is definitely easier with a car, especially if you live in a rural area or just a little bit off the beaten path. Expat living in London often makes owning a car seem rather unnecessary, but Britain’s charming countryside may provide less in the...

ver en español In order to add more value to the topic about claiming Income Tax (PAYE) after we leave the United Kingdom (UK), in this post I will include a sample letter to send to the appropriate Tax Office, based on the letter I sent . Fields highlighted in blue must be completed with your details: -------- Beginnig of the letter ------------- <Date> <Your...

ver en español In a previous post I had explained the steps to follow in order to prepare a successful tax refund claim, specifically for Income Tax or PAYE (Pay As You Earn), once you stop working in the United Kingdom: Tax Refund when you leave the UK: PAYE, P45, P85. Well, I must...

ver en español Leeds will be set alight with a bang next Thursday 5th November when fireworks displays take place across the city to celebrate Guy Fawkes night: the Bonfire Night.  Six sites of the city will held bonfires and fireworks displays to celebrate the anniversary of the...

ver en español In this post, we will continue writing about cost of living in the UK. This time we will include several prices of items that may be of your interest. These prices are generally the same throughout the United Kingdom, so this post will be useful for anyone moving to any place in the UK: London, Leeds, Manchester, or any other city. McDonalds medium meal deal...

ver en español In the previous post we talked about rental costs in the UK, but we didn’t include the additional costs for utilities. We will cover utilities on this entry as part of this collection of entries that cover the cost of living in London or elsewhere in the United Kingdom. Find below a list of utilities in the United Kingdom (UK) making the difference between basic and...