It’s a sad fact of life that no matter where you live in the world, you’re going to have to pay tax to someone. Many countries have reciprocal agreements with the UK to avoid double taxation issues. Thankfully, the tax rules in London are somewhat less complicated than other areas of the world. Of course, […]

There are many expat teachers holding down great jobs in London. Secondary education teachers in the subjects of maths and science are particularly in demand, and are an occupation on the current UK skills shortage list (as of November 2015). But even if you’re a teacher in another subject, it’s still possible to teach in

Working in London is a dream come true for many. After all, it’s one of the business hubs of the world, it’s a diverse and multicultural city, there’s so much to do that you’ll never be bored, and as Samuel Johnson so eloquently put it, “When a man is tired of London, he is tired

There are different types of visas for those who wish to work in London. We’ll cover all of these in a moment, but first let’s look at the two different options you have for gaining such a visa. These are: Applying yourself Using a lawyer or immigration firm to advise and do all the official

There are many US nationals who are working in London. However, if this is something you’re planning on doing, then there are some things that you need to take into account before being able to do so. First and foremost, you need to acquire the right to work in the UK. This means you need

Technology has been a godsend for entrepreneurs the world over. You can sit anywhere (in a café… on a beach…), wear anything (shorts… your pyjamas…!) and carry out your trade at whatever hours you need to, without the constraints of having to physically travel to work on a daily basis. But there may come a

Whether you’re looking for temp work to get you through your studies, a regular earner to pay the bills or a foot in the door of your dream career, London has it all. But such a wealth of opportunity also comes with plenty of competition. The discerning job-seeker needs to work hard to land a

A temping agency is a recruitment agency that specialises in placing candidates in temporary positions. After making initial contact, the candidate will usually attend a face-to-face meeting which will often include an assessment session which might be generic or related to the industry for which the agency recruits (e.g. an administration temping agency might assess

London certainly is a fabulous place to work. Not only are you surrounded by some of the world’s most iconic buildings (The Tower of London, St Paul’s and Big Ben, to name but a few), but some of the world’s best companies are here to help you forge your way up the career ladder. Here

Doing agency work in London is a good way to find employment, but it is not the same as working full time for an employer. Your rights are slightly different when working in this manner. There are some important things that you need to understand about your rights, and what is actually classed as being