Latest Living in the UK

• United Kingdom economy dwarfed by single US state

  

  The State of California now has a larger economy than the entire United Kingdom, making it the fifth largest economy in the world.

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• Top things to do in London after work

  

  London is one of the world’s most bustling cities. The center of the English economy, London is the workplace for many people across England.

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• 5 reasons to consider IPMI in the UK

  

  When making a long-term switch from New Zealand to the UK, it’s all too easy to take healthcare for granted.

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• Winter festivities in London

  

  Christmas in the UK can be a cold and lonely time for expats. Fortunately most of us have access to London during this period- and with that in mind we have compiled a list of the top 10 things to […]

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• How You Can Run a Green Household

  

  The results are in on waste production and climate change and they are not looking good.

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• Five travel items you cannot forget to pack

  

  There are a number of essentials to pack when you are heading abroad, but it can be easy to forget some of the most important items in the rush to pack for the plane. Here are five top packing essentials, […]

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• Seven differences between UK and NZ schools

  

  Owing to similarities in educational systems, New Zealand trained teachers can seamlessly transition into UK schools without further training. While this means jobs for NZ teachers are easier to find, it doesn’t mean that a career in the UK is […]

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• Life as a Kiwi Supply Teacher in the UK – time to travel!

  

  These travel stories from Kiwis working in supply teaching in the UK are sure to give you wanderlust…

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• Teaching in the UK with Teaching Personnel

  

  For over a decade teaching has been one of the most reliable means of sustaining New Zealand expats in the UK.  Gone are the days of pulling pints in dingy London pubs and still making enough to fund wild European […]

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• UK Immigration introduces NHS surcharge for Kiwis

  

  In a surprising move, the UK Home Office has announced that citizens from New Zealand and Australia will no longer be exempt from the UK Immigration Health Surcharge.

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• Complaints of a Kiwi living far away from home

  

  Obviously, the worst thing about being a Kiwi abroad is having to explain that you’re not an Australian.

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• How To Relax When You First Move To The UK

  

  Moving to a new country is overwhelming, which isn’t rocket science to understand. After all, you’re leaving behind a lot of what you love to make a new life, even if you’re bringing some of that with you.

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• How to stay cool in London this summer

  

  Summer has started with a bang this year so if you’re in London make sure you visit these spots to keep yourself cool.

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• The 5 phases of being an expat in London

  

  Moving to a new country can be an exciting and daunting experience. Here we take a look at the five stages you may move through as an expat in London.

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• Expats: What can happen if you don’t keep in touch

  

  There were nephews and nieces that I didn’t really know and I couldn’t help thinking that I had played almost no part in their lives.

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• 8 reasons why summer in London is sweet as

  

  It’s just about summertime in London, and the living sure is easy. Here’s a quick reminder of just how awesome it can be.

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• Anzac Day Dawn Service: why it’s worth rising for

  

  Many of my British friends have asked me why I’ll be waking up at 3am to attend one of the Anzac Day Dawn Service in London.

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• People told me I was mad to teach in London schools, but I’ve had the time of my life

  

  A Kiwi’s personal experience on teaching in the UK vs teaching in New Zealand.

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• Ten things you will miss about London when you leave. Maybe.

  

  Home is beckoning and you are ready to pack up and leave. Before you do, think about all the things you’re going to miss about London and make the most of the time you have left.

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• Six upsides to being an alien in a foreign country

  

  There are a few positive perks to being a Kiwi living overseas. Here are six of our favourite.

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