Useful U.K Links
#31
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Re: Useful U.K Links
A few more links that I've found helpful:
Barclays Bank - Expat site & also Barclays offshore are good for info on expat / offshore issues....
also, try looking in some of the big UK sites, like the BBC and the UK Direct Gov site
- good luck!!
Barclays Bank - Expat site & also Barclays offshore are good for info on expat / offshore issues....
also, try looking in some of the big UK sites, like the BBC and the UK Direct Gov site
- good luck!!
#32
Re: Domestic Violence
Googles your friend - Domestic Violence, helpful links
http://www.womensaid.org.uk/
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/crime-v...stic-violence/
http://www.hiddenhurt.co.uk/
http://www.nspcc.org.uk/helpandadvic..._wda35960.html
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/CrimeJus...ime/DG_4003136
Makes me proud to be British all this help out there......
http://www.womensaid.org.uk/
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/crime-v...stic-violence/
http://www.hiddenhurt.co.uk/
http://www.nspcc.org.uk/helpandadvic..._wda35960.html
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/CrimeJus...ime/DG_4003136
Makes me proud to be British all this help out there......
Last edited by Pollyana; Feb 22nd 2016 at 4:09 pm. Reason: checking/updating links
#33
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Re: Useful U.K Links
#34
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Re: Useful U.K Links
Useful sites for the best rates on uitility and mobile Pay-as-you-go SIMS:
http://www.incahoot.com/
https://www.utilitywarehouse.co.uk/home/
http://giffgaff.com/orders/affiliate/lawrieu
http://www.incahoot.com/
https://www.utilitywarehouse.co.uk/home/
http://giffgaff.com/orders/affiliate/lawrieu
#35
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Re: Useful U.K Links
Useful sites for the best rates on uitility and mobile Pay-as-you-go SIMS:
http://www.incahoot.com/
https://www.utilitywarehouse.co.uk/home/
http://giffgaff.com/orders/affiliate/lawrieu
http://www.incahoot.com/
https://www.utilitywarehouse.co.uk/home/
http://giffgaff.com/orders/affiliate/lawrieu
http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/i...e/helpline.htm
#37
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Re: OVER 50's+ MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
For those of you who missed these postings I have redone them below. I hope they help.
For all expats leaving Canada and moving back to Britain this is a good link for tax purposes lots of info here....
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/nnrsdnts.../lvng-eng.html
works out much cheaper if you use a currency broker
like XE Trade or Forex to transfer money. No fees and a better exchange rate.
http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Catego...Back_to_the_UK This is information given at the opening of the forum general information and sources that might help
http://dunelm.wordpress.com/moving-t...k-moving-tips/ Website with tips for moving back to the UK
http://www.expatexchange.com/lib_rd....69&networkid=1
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/expat/
http://www.lloydstsb.com/current_acc..._to_the_uk.asp
Bank information leaflet for returning to UK.
http://www.bba.org.uk/content/1/c4/3...eaflet2004.pdf
Applying for National Health Number.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTax...ts/DG_10014073
Fitted Sheet sizes.
http://www.platformbeds.com/translating_bed_sizes.html In the UK one chap has become very well known on TV and in other media for money saving tips (Martyn Lewis) and he has the website listed below:
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/
http://www.saga.co.uk/
Relocate Information Services.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Governme...eUK/DG_4000140
T.V. License.
http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/
Shopping:
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Home.h...os%26aqi%3Dg10
http://www.bhs.co.uk/
http://www.johnlewis.com/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/watchdog/..._you_shop.html FOOD SURVEY
Dogs on Cunard address:
Kennel Reservations
Phone: (800)-5-CUNARD/800-528-6273
Fax: (661)284-4749
Email: [email protected]
More dog information:
http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Shippi...Back_to_the_UK
pension information:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Pensions...it/DG_1001869
Post Office Information:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Pensions...it/DG_10018692
http://www.postoffice.co.uk/portal/p...diaId=9630077
Travel
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/tra...-train-tickets
Conversion Information 6months forecast.
http://forecasts.org/pound.htm
http://www.yours.co.uk/ UK magazine that gives plenty of useful information for older people as well as some interesting articles.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Totnes
http://www.ageuk.org.uk/
For all expats leaving Canada and moving back to Britain this is a good link for tax purposes lots of info here....
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/nnrsdnts.../lvng-eng.html
works out much cheaper if you use a currency broker
like XE Trade or Forex to transfer money. No fees and a better exchange rate.
http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Catego...Back_to_the_UK This is information given at the opening of the forum general information and sources that might help
http://dunelm.wordpress.com/moving-t...k-moving-tips/ Website with tips for moving back to the UK
http://www.expatexchange.com/lib_rd....69&networkid=1
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/expat/
http://www.lloydstsb.com/current_acc..._to_the_uk.asp
Bank information leaflet for returning to UK.
http://www.bba.org.uk/content/1/c4/3...eaflet2004.pdf
Applying for National Health Number.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTax...ts/DG_10014073
Fitted Sheet sizes.
http://www.platformbeds.com/translating_bed_sizes.html In the UK one chap has become very well known on TV and in other media for money saving tips (Martyn Lewis) and he has the website listed below:
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/
http://www.saga.co.uk/
Relocate Information Services.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Governme...eUK/DG_4000140
T.V. License.
http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/
Shopping:
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Home.h...os%26aqi%3Dg10
http://www.bhs.co.uk/
http://www.johnlewis.com/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/watchdog/..._you_shop.html FOOD SURVEY
Dogs on Cunard address:
Kennel Reservations
Phone: (800)-5-CUNARD/800-528-6273
Fax: (661)284-4749
Email: [email protected]
More dog information:
http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Shippi...Back_to_the_UK
pension information:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Pensions...it/DG_1001869
Post Office Information:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Pensions...it/DG_10018692
http://www.postoffice.co.uk/portal/p...diaId=9630077
Travel
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/tra...-train-tickets
Conversion Information 6months forecast.
http://forecasts.org/pound.htm
http://www.yours.co.uk/ UK magazine that gives plenty of useful information for older people as well as some interesting articles.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Totnes
http://www.ageuk.org.uk/
Last edited by Pollyana; Feb 22nd 2016 at 4:11 pm. Reason: checking/updating links
#38
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 112
Re: OVER 50's+ MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
....and can I add my pennyworth...
www.gocompare.com
for competitive insurance, money, utilities, travel, motoring and business.
Site recommended on here a few weeks back for car insurance. Poster had insured his car for a good rate with Tesco and had his clean driving record (Canada or Oz - don't remember) recognised.
www.gocompare.com
for competitive insurance, money, utilities, travel, motoring and business.
Site recommended on here a few weeks back for car insurance. Poster had insured his car for a good rate with Tesco and had his clean driving record (Canada or Oz - don't remember) recognised.
#40
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,198
Re: Useful U.K Links
To register yourself on the Electoral Roll once you're back http://local.direct.gov.uk/LDGRedire...GSL=364&LGIL=0 <--this website, Direct.gov, also a wealth of information for anything and everything, including driving/licensing information, etc.
#41
Re: Useful U.K Links
For those looking for rooms to rent rather than houses I found this site really great:
http://www.spareroom.co.uk/
I posted a "room wanted" ad explaining that I was out of the UK and returning etc. and found a room within a few weeks of the posting.
Hugs,
Welshie
http://www.spareroom.co.uk/
I posted a "room wanted" ad explaining that I was out of the UK and returning etc. and found a room within a few weeks of the posting.
Hugs,
Welshie
#42
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Joined: Jan 2005
Location: HOME
Posts: 23,174
Re: Useful U.K Links
http://www.seat61.com/
Everything you need to know about travelling by train in the UK + Europe.
#44
Re: Useful U.K Links
Came across this LONG list of jobs quite by chance today, caring for the elderly...........
http://www.housing21.co.uk/index.php...rch-for-a-job/
Edited
OOops you have to actually press the job search button to reveal the jobs.........
http://www.housing21.co.uk/index.php...rch-for-a-job/
Edited
OOops you have to actually press the job search button to reveal the jobs.........
Last edited by Beedubya; Sep 4th 2011 at 2:05 pm.