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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 10th 2005, 7:05 am
Replies: 10
Views: 5,643
Posted By loubol

Re: If I get myself on the electoral roll am I opening up a can of worms

These days there are two versions of the electoral roll - the full one can be bought and/or used by commercial companies to plague you with cold calls and junk mail.

Or you can do what I did and...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 24th 2005, 10:48 am
Replies: 33
Views: 3,430
Posted By loubol

Re: Legal problems - can anyone help?

Another update.

I had my second appeal hearing yesterday. And I should get a decision by the weekend through the post.

We argued my case on two key points.

Point 1 - the DWP has admitted...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 11th 2005, 10:12 am
Replies: 22
Views: 96,739
Posted By loubol

Re: The best climate in the UK?

I live in Chester, which nestles between the North Wales coast and the Wirral. Despite being in the west of England, where most of the rain falls, it's very sheltered here and we have a...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 10th 2005, 10:41 am
Replies: 5
Views: 585
Posted By loubol

Re: CV Querry

If you've got an EU work permit because you're a citizen of an EU country, it shouldn't be a problem.

It's probably advisable to put it on your CV as well as your nationality, plus don't forget...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Feb 6th 2005, 8:03 am
Replies: 148
Views: 20,841
Posted By loubol

Re: Any regrets coming back to Blighty?

I spent 12 and a half years abroad. The first year I was very homesick, the second less so, then by the time I was away three years I swore I'd never live in the UK again...

However, the last two...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jan 6th 2005, 12:34 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,118
Posted By loubol

Re: Very Vindictive UK EX-WIFE-What to do?

Don't know all the legal ins and outs but I do know that the courts can enforce access orders so it may be worthwhile contacting the family courts to get a hearing to apply for access. The kids have...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 9th 2004, 5:00 am
Replies: 33
Views: 3,430
Posted By loubol

Re: Legal problems - can anyone help?

okay, it's been a long time but I'm finally getting somewhere with the DWP.

I had an appeal hearing last Friday, it overran because of the complexity of my case but has been adjourned.

A...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 5th 2004, 8:09 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,402
Posted By loubol

Re: General Questions About Working In Uk

Health cards are issued by your local primary health trust. Some issue them automatically as soon as you register with a GP. Others only issue them on application - it depends where you live.

I...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 4th 2004, 12:25 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,109
Posted By loubol

Re: National insurance contributions

Yeah I read all that claptrap too!

My main problem is that I was still under contract to my previous job when I returned to the UK plus I took voluntary redundancy.

so a) I wasn't able to...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 4th 2004, 7:19 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,109
Posted By loubol

Re: National insurance contributions

Thanks honeymommy but I think we are talking at cross-purposes here! I'm aware of the Swaddling ruling already and, in fact, contributed to the earlier threads on it.

What I was trying to find...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 2nd 2004, 7:14 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,109
Posted By loubol

Re: National insurance contributions

Honeymommy, I'd be really grateful if you could dig up the name of that ruling, also if you could PM me some details of your claim - I have an appeal coming up soon and would like to be able to quote...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 2nd 2004, 1:54 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,109
Posted By loubol

Re: National insurance contributions

If you paid UK-equivalent contributions in Italy, then you don't need to top up here. As someone said elsewhere, they are supposed to join up at the pension stage, but make sure you keep copies of...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 14th 2004, 8:13 am
Replies: 6
Views: 688
Posted By loubol

Re: For Anyone who has lived and worked in Liverpool

Can't answer about rented accommodation - try looking online for agencies or else in the local press (Echo, Daily Post).

Doubt you'll have much trouble finding work as a legal secretary. Try the...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 12th 2004, 12:26 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 688
Posted By loubol

Re: For Anyone who has lived and worked in Liverpool

You might want to read this first: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,,1281091,00.html

House prices in the Pool are rocketing at the moment.

I live in Cheshire, down the road, and there...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Aug 4th 2004, 11:00 am
Replies: 2
Views: 466
Posted By loubol

When I moved back to the UK in Feb, I couldn't...

When I moved back to the UK in Feb, I couldn't get any bank here I aspproached to check my Dutch credit rating - they all said it was immaterial...

But if you push them hard, they'll probably do...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 27th 2004, 8:55 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,552
Posted By loubol

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/3836315.stm ...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/3836315.stm

Check this out for the latest tax info on this.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 20th 2004, 6:33 am
Replies: 44
Views: 4,685
Posted By loubol

What the others say... It takes guts to make such...

What the others say... It takes guts to make such a massive move. If you hadn't tried it, you may always have regretted the fact that you didn't. But you gave it your best shot.

It's hard to face...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 16th 2004, 3:38 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 799
Posted By loubol

O2 charge about 20 quid too and that includes 10...

O2 charge about 20 quid too and that includes 10 quid of free airtime.

The nice bloke in the shop even set up my phone for me so it was ready to use!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 16th 2004, 7:06 am
Replies: 10
Views: 799
Posted By loubol

Do what I did - go into any mobile phone shop and...

Do what I did - go into any mobile phone shop and buy a new sim card. It costs a few quid but saves a lot of hassle.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 13th 2004, 6:51 am
Replies: 2
Views: 540
Posted By loubol

The Inland Revenue site has some FAQs on this...

The Inland Revenue site has some FAQs on this page: http://www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/cnr/osc.htm which should answer all of your queries.

You can voluntarily top up your contributions if you need...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jul 11th 2004, 1:04 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,292
Posted By loubol

Re: My update

Devonchick, what's your situation?

If you have kids you should be able to get both benefits and local authority housing.

If you're leaving a spouse, get a separation agreement in writing to...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 11th 2004, 12:56 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,266
Posted By loubol

Other useful sites: www.dfes.gov.uk for...

Other useful sites:

www.dfes.gov.uk for school performance tables and www.ofsted.gov.uk for school reports.

www.homecheck.co.uk - enter a postcode to find out about local environmental...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jul 10th 2004, 6:28 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,292
Posted By loubol

Clivey, they can't make you sit a habitual...

Clivey, they can't make you sit a habitual residency test if you are a UK citizen. However, you WILL be considered not habitually resident for the period you were abroad, especially if you were...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 9th 2004, 11:52 am
Replies: 33
Views: 3,430
Posted By loubol

I've just seen my MP about my case. She has...

I've just seen my MP about my case. She has already been in touch with some civil servants and is now going to take my case up with the minister responsible for benefits.

Basically, I've fallen...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 6th 2004, 3:16 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 3,430
Posted By loubol

PS: is it any wonder I've now decided to go...

PS: is it any wonder I've now decided to go self-employed, lol?
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