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That middle area

Meagan experiences that feeling of in-between-ness that comes from moving home, and wonders how many moves will come before she is settled.

The British notary: Much pomp and circumstance

Blogger Tom Carroll was amazed by his first trip to a notary in the UK. Prepare yourself – and your wallet – for a real spectacle.

UN urged to quickly establish super-agency for women

EC vice president Viviane Reding insists that the time for talking about a UN agency for women’s issues is over: “It’s time to act.”



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07/01/2010 Public holidays in the UK

Union Jack Here's Expatica's calendar of public holidays in the UK in 2010.

01/12/2009 Multi-faith calendar: December 2009

Important dates for different faiths throughout December.

01/11/2009 Multi-faith calendar: November 2009

Important dates for different faiths throughout November.

23/09/2009 Political union and the British system

Here is Expatica's short introduction to the political system of the United Kingdom, and some notable political parties of influence.

06/09/2009 An Introduction to the United Kingdom

An Introduction to the United Kingdom, a brief history and key events.

04/09/2009 United Kingdom country factbook

National flag of UK (Union Jack) This in-depth profile of the UK includes geography, people, government, economy and transnational issues.

03/07/2009 The great British immigration debate

Immigration into the United Kingdom has increased dramatically over the last few decades but most significantly over the last ten years. Peter...

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Management culture in the United Kingdom

Management culture in the United Kingdom

This handy guide includes information on business hierarchy, negotiations, and etiquette in the UK.

The UK immigration 'points system'

The UK immigration 'points system'

We look at the new 'points system' introduced by the British government for immigration

Managing your move abroad

Managing your move abroad

Relocating abroad? Our guide offers international movers a practical checklist of what needs to be done before you make the move.

Expert Tips: A to Z of expatriate mortgages

Expert Tips: A to Z of expatriate mortgages

A critical insight into the mortgage market for expatriates and reviews lenders in the UK.