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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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20/02/2010 Insects for dinner... but not as guests

Insects as food: for many people in the West, it’s something they’ve neither tried to eat nor want to think about eating.

26/01/2010 Buying food in the UK: making greener choices

Shopping for vegetables Reducing waste and choosing foods with a lower impact on the environment can help reduce each individual's contribution to climate change.

25/01/2010 Taiwan whisky beats Scotch in blind taste test

Whisky tumblers A Taiwan-distilled whisky came top in a test against one English and three Scottish whiskies, in a "piece of mischief-making" inspired by the...

25/01/2010 Climate change has silver lining for England's vineyards

Vineyard England's wines are flourishing thanks to rising temperatures, but the British 'bubbly' bubble could burst sooner than winemakers...

18/01/2010 Politically correct food on the menu in Britain

Foie gras British retailers and restaurants are fast embracing politically correct food, helped by pressure from celebrities likes Roger Moore, Elle...

15/01/2010 British food tickles French taste-buds

Vive la difference! The notoriously picky French discover their newfound love for English cheddar, fish and chips and marmalade in their own...

20/12/2009 Seasonal treats

Mulled wine December conjures up images of Christmas cakes, mulled wine and cranberry sauce for Paola Duque-Westbeek, who shows us how to tickle the taste-buds...

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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.