Business ServicesThe very latest UK, European and World business news, available online from the AngloINFO Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes. There are a number of tax issues that need to be considered when starting a business in the UK; here is information on corporation tax and repatriation of profits. Information on job contracts and employee benefits in the UK, and how these affect both employers and employees. Also information on requirements for companies regarding UK immigration rules. EU Factsheets on finding, applying for and ending a job in employment in the UK, including information on work hours, workers rights, leave allowances and the recognition of qualifications. Information directly from the European Union on the practical aspects of moving to the UK: residency, moving cars, money, pets, finding a home, finding a school and more. Information on the various factors that may have an impact on doing business in the UK. These include grants, intellectual property laws, transfer pricing, bank account set up, business insurances, exchange control and sustainability. Information on the various types of job contract used for working in the UK. Details for employers and employees on what the contract should contain. Also information on temporary jobs in the UK. Offering a job or looking for staff in London? Post a FREE advertisement here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums. Looking for a job in London? Post a FREE advertisement here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums. You can use the online translation tool to translate from and to just about any language: English, German, French, Polish, Swedish... Translate words, phrases, sentences or entire Web pages. Posting a letter in the UK? The post code numbers for all addresses that make up the towns and villages of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Information on how to address mail and send a letter or parcel in the UK. Also information on forwarding mail and counter services available in UK Post Offices. A calendar of the national vacation days when businesses, schools and banks holiday and people get the day off in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. With links to holidays in other countries around the world. Information for EU citizens and non-EU (US, Australian) on visas and residency requirements: Who needs what, where to go, how to make applications for residence cards, permanent residence, how to extend permission to stay and the documentation required. Information on who can set up a business in the UK, the basic procedures of starting a business in the UK and the different types of company structure available. Information on the regulatory matters that need to be considered before starting a business in the UK. These include accounting and audit requirements, consumer credit, money laundering, data protection, EU and UK competition rules and financial services Information for a worker in the UK who loses their job, is fired or retrenched. Details on where to go, how to register for unemployment benefits and job seeking. Information on the system of Value Added Tax (VAT) in the UK for businesses and the different rates that are applied. An overview of the process to be followed by foreigners coming to the UK for work. Information on who needs a visa and, how and where to apply with the authorities and the paperwork required. ^ Top of Page ^ Cars, Bikes & DrivingInformation on driving permits in Great Britain: details on applying for a learner's licence and registering for a driving test in England, Scotland and Wales. Information on the paperwork and process involved whether buying a car from a dealership or a secondhand car through a classified advertisement. The documents required and where they must be sent. Getting around London on two wheels or four: talk about motoring, motorbikes, classic cars and local rallies. Ask questions and get opinions on all automobile subjects on The AngloINFO Forum. Moving? Moving up? Sell your used car or motorbike on the AngloINFO Forum. Needing wheels? A dream auto experience? Buy the car, or bike you need on the AngloINFO Forums. Some handy tips on safety when driving in the UK in winter, with useful information and links to essential weather and traffic condition websites. Motoring notes on the driving laws and you. An introduction to what you must (and must not) do when driving on British roads: licences, speeding, parking and alcohol intake limits. Information on who can drive on a foreign driver's licence in the UK, and for how long. Information on when, where and how to exchange a license. General information on the types of vehicle insurance available in the UK: details on insuring a vehicle (options from third party to all risks) and making a claim. What the cover provides and how to insure a foreign car in the UK. Formula 1, CART, rallies and more - all the latest motorsport news from around the world, from the AngloINFO Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes. Information on parking rules in London - where to park and where parking is forbidden. Also find out about residential parking permits, the Blue Badge Scheme and parking fines. The information you need if importing a new or used car or motorcycle to the UK. Where to get the certificate of conformity (proof of homologation), where to take the vehicle and how to get a UK or mainland EU or US car onto UK plates. Information on what to do when you have a road traffic accident: who to call and how report an accident to the insurance company after a car crash. Also known as the International Motor Insurance Certificate, this is an internationally recognised document (in countries in which the Green Card is valid) and acts as recognisable proof of third party car insurance in case of road accident while abroad. Information on the congestion charge in London; who has to pay and when, how payment is paid, and what happens if a motorist doesn't pay the charge. All vehicles must undergo regular inspection (MOT test), by official test centres. This inspection is to ensure the car is legal and roadworthy with safe emissions. Find out where and how to get a car tested in the UK. ^ Top of Page ^ Community Life: LondonContact information for the national and local administrative centres in the UK. The place to go for residency papers, vehicle registration papers, driving licences and more. The core information on the people and their history, geography, politics, military, economy and statistics everyone needs to know about the UK, supplied by the CIA. Consular offices provide services for their expatriate citizens living in the UK, including replacement of lost or stolen passports and help and advice in difficult situations. A world of information, both local and global - for foreigners living in London. The international and foreign-language print and broadcast media that is available to you if you live in London. The place for you to exchange views, share useful information on parenting, schooling and kid's fun for families in London and the region. Information on groups, social clubs and links for gay men and women in London. Information about casting a ballot in elections in Canada, New Zealand, Ireland and South Africa. Details on who is eligible, how to register and where to vote, including links to electoral commissions. The latest European and World news. Also Technology, Business, Sport and Entertainment news. Information on the United Kingdom; its place geographically, history, government, climate, security, tourism and foreigners living in the United Kingdom. Problems with your telephone, water, electricity or gas? Find the contact numbers for the main utility services in London. The absentee ballot: How to register and make your vote from overseas in the Australian Federal Election. Information on voting in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. This page tells you how. The absentee ballot: How to register and make your vote from overseas in the US Federal election. Today's weather in your area, with an extended forecast to help you plan ahead. The service includes high and low temperatures, wind forecast, humidity and likelihood of rain or other weather conditions. AngloINFO London's comprehensive English-language guide to What's On throughout London with events, music, sport and more… ^ Top of Page ^ Computers & TelecomsSpecially designed for iPhones, SmartPhones and PDAs, you can have key elements of AngloINFO literally in the palm of your hand. Wherever you are, you can find the local INFOrmation you need most. The place for you to buy and sell, find employment or a new car, ask and answer questions, and exchange useful, local information with other members of AngloINFO. Send digital AngloINFO Postcards for free! These Web-based greetings cards are ideal for all ages and all occasions - and you can send them at the very last minute if you need to! AngloINFO's weekly e-mailed newsletter - sign up now! Do you have something to buy or sell? Are you offering or looking for property and real estate? Or seeking staff, or a job? AngloINFO's Classified Advertisements offer you two great options. A complete list of AngloINFO's local reference library - the INFOrmation Pages. The essential facts about life in the UK. How to get us on to your site - for free. Linking code, logos, and even a search box you can build into your website or blog. The latest Internet and Information Technology news stories, available from AngloINFO's Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes. Online phone books for the UK, the USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, the Scandinavian countries and others of relevance to AngloINFO's users. Essential contact information for landline telephones, mobile cellular phones and Internet connections for private, domestic or business use in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The AngloFILE is AngloINFO's comprehensive directory of businesses and services available throughout the region. Whatever you're looking for, you should find it here. What's new on AngloINFO London - all the most important and latest additions to the site are listed. How to find a public-access wireless Internet (802.11) hotspot in London, elsewhere in the United Kingdom or throughout the world. ^ Top of Page ^ Education & TrainingEnglish language guides and phrase books from the AngloINFO Bookshop - order online. Information from the EU on taxes, the cost of living, the health and education systems, the cultural and private lives and... shopping in the United Kingdom. Information relevant to any foreigner moving to or thinking of living in the UK. A calendar of the school terms in London: all the dates when the state schools close for vacation. The basics of the education system in the United Kingdom for children in the school system in London. Information includes all the stages from creche to pre-primary, primary and secondary education and international schooling. In depth information about the provisions for children with special needs in the United Kingdom: details on education, assessment of special needs, benefits and finding support groups. ^ Top of Page ^ Entertainment & ArtsTitles relevant to the UK on the subjects of biographies, art, history, cookery, the home and guides for foreign children and families moving to and living in the UK. Order online from Amazon. Information on where and how to find full listings of what's on at the movies today, and in the near future. Where to find out what's showing in London and how to book your seat at the cinema. The place to talk about the world of entertainment with fellow residents of London. The latest entertainment news from around the world, available online from AngloINFO. London has a full calendar of festivals throughout the year. Here you will find information and a description of the events with links to their websites where available. The top titles set in and around London, from the AngloINFO Bookshop - order online! Art, archeology, history, literature... Find out how to make the most of the museums using discount tickets and vouchers. Play against yourself or other AngloINFO members with our online games - hangman, Iago and the hugely popular numbers game, Sudoku. Getting to grips with TV standards, understanding where and how to pay the radio and TV licence fees, and what's available to the TV viewer in the UK. Forthcoming Art events and exhibitions in and around London, from AngloINFO's What's On guide. Forthcoming classical music events in and around London, from AngloINFO's What's On guide. Forthcoming Jazz events in and around London, from AngloINFO's What's On guide. Forthcoming rock and pop music events in and around London, from AngloINFO's What's On guide. ^ Top of Page ^ Family Life & Living in LondonEverything for parents with young children living in Great Britain and Northern Ireland: with information on health matters, child benefits and childcare. Information on civil partnerships, the alternative to marriage for same-sex couples in the UK which gives gay couples many of the same legal rights of a traditionally married couple. Who to call for animal information, animal rights organisations and other associations for the protection of cats, dogs and other pet animals. Where to go and how the law affects you and your pet, or any other animal that enters your life in the UK. Information directly from the European Union on the practical aspects of moving to and living in the UK: residency, finding a home, a school and a job, social security and more. Information on the marriage process for foreigners; American, Australian, and other European Union citizens, wanting to have their wedding in Great Britain or Northern Ireland. What to expect, where to go and the documents required for the legal process. Information on what to do when it's time to leave the UK; including notifying schools and residency officials, ending contracts for utilities and insurance, exporting cars and moving pets. Information for parents with teenagers on youth organisations, youth employment law, driving, drugs, alcohol and teenage pregnancy. Information on the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS), the European Pet Passport and travelling with your pet to or from the UK. Information includes moving pets to or from the UK and Ireland, the USA and Canada and other EU and non-EU countries. Anything to do with animals in London - whether pets or wildlife - can be discussed here. The administrative details you need to know if you are giving birth in the UK. Who to contact and what to expect from the British system: maternity leave, midwives, vaccinations and registering the birth. ^ Top of Page ^ Financial & LegalInformation on opening a British bank account - what documents to provide - the credit and debit cards, payment methods, cheques and more. Also a glossary of banking terminology. Real-time currency conversion between the world's currencies - here at AngloINFO. This is the place to ask questions and share information on banking, tax, mortgages, visas and other matters relating to law and money. Information on the different taxes for UK residents; Council Tax, Vehicle Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Stamp Duty and VAT. Who has to pay and how to go about paying these taxes. Jargon guide to the various terms used in currency conversion market; the meaning of terms such as: Stop loss order, Rollover, Floating exchange rate. If you don't understand your bank or broker, perhaps the answer is here. An overview of the pensions and taxation system affecting foreign residents in the UK. Information for those who have retired to the UK and those retired from work in the UK. Information on taxes in the UK: general taxation on income, how it's calculated, when to pay, what exemptions are available and more. Key information to understand the various types of will available in the UK, and how to go about making one. Also an overview of the inheritance implications for a foreigner and their family resident in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. ^ Top of Page ^ Food & DrinkSelection of cookery books for the wines and foods of the UK from the AngloINFO Bookshop. Information on foods in the United Kingdom; regional dishes, feast foods and cheeses. Also an overview of the history of food and British mealtimes. Where to find the freshest local produce: find out which days of the week the market comes to the London Boroughs. Information on the most popular drinks and their history in the UK; beers, ales, cider and perry, wine, whisky, gin, tea and coffee. ^ Top of Page ^ Health, Fitness & BeautyInformation on how to proceed if you need to report the death of a family member in London. Also information on the repatriation of remains for a burial or cremation outside the UK. Emergency services: the numbers to call for Fire, Police and Ambulance in the UK. Also helplines, and information on emergency doctors, hospitals, pharmacies and non-emergency medical services in London. EU Factsheets on the social security and employee protection and allowances for the UK employee. Includes information on maternity insurance, life insurance and unemployment benefits. Information on social security coordination between EU member states for obtaining medical coverage and planned health care. Find out how and when to obtain the S1 form which replaces the E106, E109, E120, E121, and the S2 form which replaces the E112. Looking for a doctor? Or share contacts of a hairdresser and get recommendations on Yoga classes? This is the place for all your health, fitness and beauty questions and comments related to life in London. Information on the UK national health care (NHS), with details on who benefits, where and how to register with a GP and who is eligible for treatment. Overview of where to go and what to do if you are mobility, sight or hearing impaired - a wheelchair or cane user - and living in or visiting the UK. Information on the London organisations and facilities. Information on the benefits available ro residents in the UK, where and how to register with the authorities and what contributions and benefits to expect. Support groups and meetings for AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) following the 12 Steps programme, drug aid, cancer support meetings, AIDS and more. See this page for contact information. Information on who to contact and how to proceed in the event of an unwanted pregnancy. Also information on family planning clinics. ^ Top of Page ^ House & Home ImprovementsImperial/American to Metric (Fahrenheit to Celsius/centigrade) conversions for length and area, air, body and oven temperatures, and US to UK to Euro clothing conversion tables. Information on the UK domestic power available, wall socket plugs and voltage of kitchen and living room (fridges, TVs) appliances. Got questions about the local plant life? Need to know where to get those DIY bits? Not sure about something - anything - to do with your London home and garden? Ask your fellow locals with the Home & Garden Discussion Forum. Moving house is complicated: changing address, notifying the gas, water and telephone companies, your satellite provider, tax office, bank. This list of essential "to-do" items should simplify your UK move as much as possible. Moving in? Information on the essential services in London and how to get them connected to your home or office in the UK or the London Boroughs. Who to call and what paperwork to have handy in order to get your electricity, water and gas. ^ Top of Page ^ Property & Real EstateLooking for a house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums. UK real estate is a complex area, so before you get in contact with local realtors or real estate agents who have property for sale in London you may find it helpful to get to grips with what's involved in purchasing property in the UK. Looking to rent out your house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums. Looking to sell your house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums. When reading the property classifieds looking for a house or apartment to buy or to rent, some terms may be unfamiliar - here are explanations of the key real estate words and phrases when dealing with estate agents and mortgage brokers. The facts you need to know about renting a house or apartment in the UK: the contract, the deposit, the lease and the legal obligations of the landlord and the tenant. ^ Top of Page ^ Shopping & StyleFREE classified ads for London - got something spare or something you want? Tell everyone here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums. UK chain stores that supply the basic furniture, home furnishings (curtains, carpets, cushions) white goods and electrical appliances (fridges, stoves, kettles, washing machines and tumble dryers, dishwashers, TVs and computers) for your home. What to do and where to call if your credit cards or telephones are lost or stolen in the UK. ^ Top of Page ^ Sport & LeisureThe clocks change twice a year moving from winter (standard) time to summer time and back. Find out when, and how the UK's time relates to the rest of the world. Information on fishing, angling and the permits required for the fresh water rivers, lakes and dams around London. Information includes contacts for local fishing associations. Information for the golfer on golfing in the UK: the Golf Federation, the requirements to play (the handicap system, medical certificates) with information on who to contact locally. London is one of the greenest capital cities in the world with more than 3,000 parks, heaths and commons open to the public. Find out about the facilities at each of the major parks and gardens open to the public. Information on the rules on boat licences and sailing permits, the sea safety recommendations, maritime weather and more, with details of the ports and harbours and links to local sailing associations. The latest sports news from around the world, courtesy of The AngloINFO Newsroom - from cricket and (various kinds of) football to motor racing and athletics. Information on the facilities in London for outdoors activities: walking, cycling, swimming, climbing, horse riding and adventure playgrounds. Information on the London 2012 summer Olympics; where events are to take place, how to get there, how to buy or resell tickets and what the torchbearer nomination process involves... The latest happenings from around the world of yachts and yachting - stories from media sources around the globe collated in The AngloINFO Newsroom. ^ Top of Page ^ Travel & TourismSince 2006 airport security rules have been tightened with regard to passengers' handbaggage and items (liquids and electronic equipment) that may be taken onboard. See this page for the current restrictions on flights in the EU, UK, US, and more. Barclays Cycle Hire, commonly known as “Boris Bikes” (named after Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London who introduced them) is a public bicycle sharing scheme, allowing people to hire bikes from docking stations across the city. Details and contact information on London's public transport system; bus and tram, the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) and Thames Clippers boat services. Launched June 2004, the "Health Card" is for EU residents to use to access medical resources when travelling outside of their EU country of residence. Information on getting to the UK; by air, coach, ferry or train. Find out about the UK international and domestic airports and the public transport networks within the United Kingdom. Taking a holiday in London? Going on vacation in the UK? Information on finding the right place to stay: self-catering, bed and breakfast, hotel or youth hostel, find out more. Information and links for tourists to London, with details on accommodation, flights and airports, museums, tourist services and must-see sights. How to get in touch with London's airports. With up-to-the minute flight information links to bus, taxi, lost property and airport information. Access to interactive maps of the region that let you get right down to the level of individual street addresses! Information on Black Cabs, minicabs and taxi services in London; how to hail or book a taxi and taxi fares. Information on getting around London on the London Underground (subway/metro); how to buy tickets and travel cards, including the Oyster Card; where to find timetables and fares, how to travel with children, and details on delays and station closures. Route maps and booking information for the national rail service, regional trains and the urban train network: to help you find your way around London. The information you need when planning a visit to London - from anywhere in the world - or from within the UK itself. Printed guides to the country in the AngloINFO Bookshop - buy online! | 
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