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05/02/2012 Olympic landmark or fairground helter skelter? The Orbit divides opinion

Dramatic new pictures show building work on the Orbit tower, designed as the landmark monument of the London 2012 Olympic Games, is almost...

05/02/2012 Is David Cameron more yellow than blue?

There is growing anxiety among the rank and file of the Conservative Party that David Cameron is not delivering the agenday his party's...

05/02/2012 Private firms give UK police forces millions of pounds to investigate crimes

The full extent of how Britain's police forces are routinely charging private companies millions of pounds to investigate crimes committed...

05/02/2012 Let people wear cross with pride, urge bishops

Three bishops will this week lead calls for the Church of England to make a public statement standing up for the right of Christians to wear a cross.

05/02/2012 Kennel owner accused of covering up dog's death

A kennel owner has been arrested by police after a dog went missing while its owner was on holiday.

05/02/2012 Fred Goodwin quits Queen's charity to spare her 'embarrassment' of his stripped knighthood

Fred Goodwin, the former banker, has resigned as a trustee of the Queen's personal charity to avoid embarrassing the Royal family.

05/02/2012 Full letter from MPs to David Cameron on wind power subsidies

More than 100 MPs have written to the Prime Minister demanding cuts to the 500 million a year subsidies paid to the wind power industry.

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Visas for coming to the UK

Visas for coming to the UK

Visa paperwork Whether you're relocating to the UK or just visiting, it's important that you find out in advance whether you need a visa.

An online guide for expats finding & purchasing a UK Property

An online guide for expats finding & purchasing a UK Property

Expat mortgages and everything to do with buying a UK property might sound complicated, but there’s plenty of help out there for you.

UK healthcare: Finding the right NHS service

UK healthcare: Finding the right NHS service

You can access the UK's National Health Service (NHS) in a range of ways. Here is an overview of the main services available to help you get the treatment you need.

Banking in the UK

Banking in the UK

Just moved to the UK? You'll need a bank account to effectively manage your money while you're here. Cliff Govender explains the UK banking system, including facilities that may come in handy down the line.