Tag: living in the UK

Everything you need to know about the pros and cons of both DIY moves and removal firms in the UK

HONEYMOONING NOMAD | The working holiday was just that; a holiday. Now it’s time to get serious about life.

The number of Aussie expats in the UK have just about halved in recent years on account of visa restrictions, according to a report. Now British MPs are pushing for the government to ease Australian visa restrictions.

GIRL ABOUT LONDON | It's a big, bad, proper city after all; just try not turning into too much of a London jerk while you're at it.

Expat Explorer Report ranks Australia fourth for an expat experience, while the UK languishes near bottom for overseas living.

Swapping London and New York for higher incomes in Shanghai and Singapore is paying off for the many Aussies spread across the region. Indeed, more Australian expats earn top dollars abroad than other expat nationalities.

FROM THE HOMEFRONT I When living overseas, there’s an inflated pressure to balance the beauty myth with the burst of lifestyle change you’ve flown into and I fell for it, hard.

MAN ABOUT LONDON: Changing your dating attitude and habits can be important after a change of scenery.

London has overtaken Hong Kong as the world's most expensive city and is twice as expensive as Sydney, due mostly to rising rent and employee costs.

To my Scottish neighbours and cousins who do have a vote today, all I say is this: vote (or don't) with whatever combination of heart, gut and head feels right. Oh, and if you do wake up to find yourselves out of the UK, would it be OK if I ...

‘Unintended’ British visa regulations that have had a limiting effect on Australians looking for employment in Britain might soon be altered.

New savings report has Australia ranked number 1 in the world while the UK sits at 11th and is on a downward slope.

Aussie volunteers needed to help with our project on Commonwealth visas.

Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Stevens has resumed attempts to talk the Aussie dollar down.

A recent report by the United Nations ‘Trends in International Migrant Stock’ confirmed that of the 5 million Brits not living in their native UK 1.3 million have opted to take root in Australia.

You think you know passion? You haven’t met the European football fans.

Determining whether or not someone is a player online can, in some cases, be easier than if you only were in contact with them in the real world.

Honeymooning Nomad | Of course my friends and family top the list, but there's something else you don't really find in the UK that this Australian misses dearly and I can't wait wrap my laughing gear around it.

Come and help us paint this AFL London nest pink!

Why is there such a strong preference for fixed rate loans and longer term loans?

Passportia advises couples who are resident outside the UK where one partner is a British citizen (or settled in the UK — “the sponsor”) and the other partner is subject to immigration control. 

Three Australian cities are considered among the 20 most expensive cities in the world but London takes the number one spot, especially when it comes to the dating game.

The Citizenship (Armed Forces) Act 2014 will make it easier for Australians in the British armed forces to become British citizens.

Following the lead of the UK, Australia plans to replace the customary sick note with a 'fit note'.

Many at my London university seem to be of the opinion that in order to be a feminist, you have to be involved with an official activist organization, or hold a piece of cardboard outside a building.

The Immigration Bill going through Parliament will severely restrict rights of appeal

EXPAT FAMILIES | International Family Law Specialist, Helen Blackburn answers your questions on international parental child abduction.

Founded by Australian chef Scott Hallsworth, Kurobuta is London's no nonsense, rock n roll style Japanese izakaya. They are now looking for more cool, outgoing types, crazy about hospitality.

EXPAT FAMILIES: International Family Law Specialist, Carmel Brown, answers your questions on how assets are divided on divorce.

In this ever increasingly hectic world, it often takes time and energy to ensure that you are getting the best from your pay packet.

According to HMRC, 1 in 3 taxpayers are due some tax back, with an estimated £322 million going unclaimed each year. This situation also affects many Aussies working in Britain.

EXPAT FACTOR | Catherine Weate's 20-year love affair with London has seen her working across a diverse range of industries, such as theatre, film, television, radio, education, commerce, law and politics. Most recently she's been busy co-developing The Real Accent App, a new ground breaking tool for learning accents.

Julie Bishop among guests celebrating achievements of Aussie women in Britain at gala event held at Australia House in London.

EXPAT FAMILIES | International Family Law Specialist, Ann Thomas answers your questions on issues that affect an ever increasing number of families who live and work abroad.

Qantas and Australian Business, supported by the Australian High Commission and the Australian Times, are pleased to announce the finalists for the Qantas Australian Woman of the Year in the UK Award 2014.

Many people feel that schools and educational institutes are exempt from branding — which is far from true.

The winner of the 2014 Qantas Australian Woman of the Year in the UK Award will be announced on 11 March, at a reception at the Australian High Commission.

Lifestyle choices DR NIGEL SMITH says you can make now to reduce your long- term risk of cancer.

EXPAT FAMILIES | International Family Law Specialist, David Hodson answers your questions on issues that affect an ever increasing number of families who live and work abroad.

Seven Australian photographers are today announced on the shortlist of the prestigious 2014 Sony World Photography Awards.

In 2014 there are plenty of events Aussie sports fans living in the UK simply can’t miss. Check out our top picks below, and start making plans to ensure you don’t miss out!

HONEYMOONING NOMAD | Dry January is a great excuse to save your money and improve your health. But after 31 days without alcohol, if you feel entitled to reward yourself with a boozy weekend, maybe this approach is not working the way it should.

Winds can blow and wreak havoc, fire can burn and destroy, ground can shift and move chaotically, but water is the most dangerous element by a long shot.

Australian Business UK, the not for profit membership-based organisation, bringing together professionals and companies in the United Kingdom who have Australian interests and connections, is looking to hire a new Membership Relations executive.

AUSTRALIA DAY | Our Honeymooning Nomad gets right into the spirit of things, and shows Aussie expats in London how to soak up the best of Australia on Australia Day.

AUSTRALIA DAY | Here's the list of all the best Aussie celebrations around London. Whether you’re in the east, south, west or north, rest assured there’ll be a pub somewhere near you putting on an Aussie themed shindig for you and your mates.

AUSTRALIA DAY | Wine merchant Humble Grape is inviting you to a special post Australia Day event at The Haciendas Club where you can taste premium reds and whites from the best Aussie artisan producers.

AUSTRALIA DAY | Have you ever misread the date on an invitation and turned up to a party a day early? It's embarrassing and awkward all at the same time. Well don't worry if it happens on the Australia Day weekend as there will be plenty going on around London ...

OUR LONDON | In this London guide an Aussie Times writer brings you a top five list from their favourite neighbourhood. Fulham may be an Antipodean hub but as EMMA BROWN can attest Australians still experience England at its finest and funnest through the local cafés, markets and pubs.

Jetlag is celebrating all that is great about Australia with a line up of Australian film, sport, food, drink and the favourite songs of 2013 as voted by Aussies.