Life in the UK
The Life in the UK category covers a wide range of topics such as; visas for extended family, coming to the UK as an Au Pair, education in the UK, health care in the UK, religion in the UK and where you can go to get help and advice as an immigrant.
Below are our 27 articles in the life in the uk' category:
Many countries already have some form of identity card. In some countries it is compulsory for residents or citizens over a certain age to carry...
The UK authorities allow citizens and residents to adopt children from abroad and bring them to live in the UK. However, there are restrictions on...
The rules on applying for visas to bring extended family to live in the UK vary according to the nature of the relationship and the family member’s...
It would be fair to say that British attitudes to immigration are mixed. Some consider immigrants to be an important part of the UK’s vibrant...
The topic of immigration to the UK is emotive and opinion can be sharply divided on whether immigrants contribute to society and the economy or...
VAT – or Value Added Tax – is a tax payable on many goods and services in the UK. The rate at which VAT is charged depends on the category of goods...
Coming to the UK to work as an au pair has always been a popular choice for young people from overseas who wish to experience life in the UK. It...
Abuse of the UK’s student visa system has already seen changes being made to the eligibility criteria for foreign nationals who wish to come to the...
In some circumstances a foreign national may face deportation from the UK.
Deportation Orders
Under UK immigration law a deportation order...
Before making plans to travel, foreign nationals should ensure that they know whether or not they need a visa or entry clearance to enter the UK....
Newcomers or visitors to the UK who intend to drive while they are in the country should make sure that they familiarise themselves with the rules...
All children living in the UK must take part in full time education between the ages of 5 and 16. The majority of children receive their education...
The UK has three main political parties - Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat. Traditionally the Conservatives have been to the right of the...
Legal residents of the UK are entitled to receive free healthcare from the National Health Service (NHS). Treatment provided by the NHS is likely...
One of the first things most people will be thinking about when they come to the UK is finding somewhere to live. Exactly what is needed will...
Citizens and residents of the UK have enjoyed certain, fundamental human rights for hundreds of years. The Human Rights Act 1998 enshrined many of...
Most foreign nationals who wish to become British citizens take a test called Life in the UK. This is meant to ensure that anyone acquiring...
Definition - Multicultural: of or relating to or constituting several cultural or ethnic groups within a society.
Multicultural Britain – The...
When the UK’s new coalition government announced their policies in May 2010 one of the first topics they addressed was the detention of children in...
The political system in the UK is a parliamentary democracy – the people vote for Members of Parliament (MPs) to represent their...
The state religion of the UK is Christianity as practiced by the Church of England. However, it is felt by many that the UK is becoming an...
Detention centres – or Immigration Removal Centres – are a source of ongoing controversy in the UK. Some immigrants, including children, are held...
The UK’s coalition government consists of politicians from two different parties who previously had some divergent policies on illegal immigration....
Studying at a UK university can be a valuable educational experience whilst also giving foreign students the opportunity to immerse themselves in a...
As the UK ID card scheme is introduced all residents and citizens who apply for a card will have their personal data – or biographical footprint –...
The rules on UK visas are complex and it is not always easy to work out what sort of visa is needed for entry to the UK. In addition, the...
For immigrants who wish to come to the UK the amount of help they are likely to require will depend on:
Their country of origin;
The...
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