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UK Guide Draft v2017 Chanel 2.1.pdf 		4
Contents 		4
Facts About the United Kingdom 		4
General Information 		5
Business Hours 		5
Government 		5
Economy 		5
Public Holidays 		6
Time Zones 		6
Local Time Zone 		6
Telling Time 		6
Weather 		7
Severe Weather Situations 		7
Comparative Size Charts 		8
Geographic Overview 		9
Country: 		9
Other Notable Cities 		9
People and Culture 		10
Demographics 		10
Language 		10
Religion 		10
Etiquette 		10
Greetings and Introductions 		10
Addressing People 		10
Business Etiquette 		11
Punctuality 		11
Food 		11
Ingredients and Typical Dishes 		11
Daily Meals 		12
Buying Groceries 		12
Registrations 		12
National Insurance Number 		13
Driving Licence 		13
EU/EEC Licence: 		13
International Licence (Non-Exchangeable) 		14
Provisional Licence 		14
Visas 		14
Right to Rent 		14
Money and Banking 		15
Banks 		15
Bank Accounts 		15
Exchange 		15
Payment Methods 		16
Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) and Debit Cards 		16
Credit Cards 		16
Credit History 		16
Safety and Security 		17
At Home 		17
On the Streets 		17
In the Car 		17
Emergency 		17
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, DIAL 999 FOR FIRE, POLICE, AND AMBULANCE 		17
High Commission, Embassy, and Consulate 		18
Communication and Media 		19
Telephone and Internet 		19
Mobile Phone and Devices 		19
Television 		20
Newspapers 		20
Postal Service 		20
Driving 		21
Rules and Regulations 		21
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Illegal Substances 		21
Speed Cameras 		21
Seat Belt Safety 		21
Motorcycles 		21
Fuel 		21
Roads 		21
Roundabouts 		22
Zebra Crossings 		22
Traffic Lights 		22
Insurance and Assistance 		22
Child Safety Regulations 		23
Parking 		23
Expenses 		23
Car Legalities 		23
Car Registration 		24
Health 		25
Medical/Dental Systems Overview 		25
Vaccinations 		25
Insurance 		25
Education 		26
Overview 		26
Pets 		29
Regulations 		29
Registration 		29
Care 		29
Housing 		30
Home Finding 		30
Things to Consider 		30
Securing Rental Housing 		32
Responsibilities of a Tenant 		33
Money Laundering Regulations 2007 and Credit Reference Checks 		34
Insurance 		34
Taxes 		34
Council Tax 		34
Stamp Duty Land Tax 		35
Departure 		36
End of Lease 		36
Utilities 		36
Gas and Electric 		36
Refuse and Recycling 		36
London Area Information 		37
Commute Times in London 		37
London Area Neighbourhoods 		38
Knightsbridge 		39
Housing Market 		39
Victoria, Westminster, and Pimlico 		40
South Kensington and Chelsea 		41
Kensington and Notting Hill 		42
St. John’s Wood and Maida Vale 		42
Clapham 		43
Shoreditch and Liverpool Street 		45
Islington 		46
Canary Wharf 		47
Greenwich 		48
Wapping and London’s Docklands 		49
Suburban Areas on the Outskirts of London 		50
Frequently Asked Questions 		51
Realistically, where can I afford to live with my budget? 		51
What should I consider when looking for a safe place to live? 		51
What is the commute like when working in London? 		51
How can I meet new people in a new city? 		51
How can we make sure this move works well for my partner too? 		52
Are properties typically furnished or unfurnished? 		52
What do I need to know about bringing children and pets? 		52
How should we approach looking for a school? 		52
What is a good resource for defining British terms? 		52
Transport 		39
Dwellworks Country Guide App 		53
How to Download 		53