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	Business and Economy in the U.K.
	Education and Study in the U.K.
	Embassies, Consulates, Immigration
	Expatriate Websites and Resources
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	Housing and Real Estate in the U.K.
	News and Media in the U.K.
	Recommended Reading on the U.K.
	Travel Information on the U.K.

Featured Articles on Living, Working, Studying, Traveling, and Volunteering in the U.K.

Moving to the U.K. by Jo-Anne Woodward

Expatriating to London by Jill Gordon

Living and Working in London by Erin McEvoy

London for Expatriates and Visitors: The Ten Best Places to Go by Anna Maria Espsäter

London’s Overlooked Neighborhoods by Jill Gordon

Renting in the U.K. A Guide to the Ins and the Outs by Gary Loach

Finding Pub Jobs in England

Teaching in England: Teacher Trainees Work Without Credentials by Dominika Maslikowski

Teach in England: A Visiting Math Teacher Fills a Shortage by Kara Shane Colley

Living, Working, and Studying in Manchester: England with a Difference by Gary Loach

Internships in London with the Mountbatten Internship Programme by Alexander Hadden

An Internship in London: Global-Eyes Accepts Graduated Students by Katy Nelson

Why Live Abroad? A Student's Experience in London While an Intern by Erica L. Harvey

Ten Hints for Students: Cutting Costs in London by Juliette Diggs

Living in London: A Student’s Guide to Off-Campus Housing by Augusta Wilson

Living it up in London: A Student’s Survival Guide by Maureen O’Hara

See England as It Was by J.E. Killick

Explore the U.K.as an Insider: Conservation Holidays Avoid the Tourist Hotspots by Tracy Kramer

National Trust Holidays: Work with U.K. Locals for a Worthwhile Cause by M.T. Blay

Residential Volunteering Abroad in the U.K. A Scottish Experience by Bree Oswill

Working Holidays in the U.K. by Lorraine Flanigan

Summer Volunteer Work in London: The 7-Week Program Provides Cultural Immersion by Tanya Dukes

London on a Shoestring by Caroline Nye

Good Deals in London by Carol Perehudoff

Beating London Prices by Gary Loach

Get Out of Town: Visit the U.K. Not Just London by Gary Loach

Student Budget Travel in the U.K. by Gary Loach

Accessible Travel: Why Not Visit the U.K. by J. E. Killick

Cheap Flights from London by Jill Gordon

The English Bed and Breakfast: By the Time You Leave, You Will Feel You’re Saying Goodbye to Friends by Martee Fansher

England’s Unvisited City by Carla Waldemar

England by Boat by Ted Shoemaker

The Channel Islands: Leave Your Watch Behind, and Take it Slow by Katherine Widing

Hardy's Dorset: A Bit of England in Miniature by Joanne Paul

Britain’s Heritage Societies By Kelly Vincent

Solo Travel for Women: A Simple Formula in England by Joanne Paul

Avebury: Britain's Most Sacred Site by Melanie Falcon

An Adventure Surfing on the Cheap in Cornwall, England by Ben Keene

Wandering Off the Whisky Trail: Travel to Drink Beer in Scotland by Ben Keene

Britain’s Adult Colleges by Robert Jacobs

Study Holidays in Britain by Barbara Lokach

Studying Abroad Among the Elite: A Year at the London School of Economics by Chao Huang

Direct Enrollment at Cambridge or Oxford by Amanda Ruggeri

Living and Learning in Oxford: The University is a Town with 40 Colleges by Emily Hilk

A Year Abroad at Oxford University: Studying in the City of Dreaming Spires by Melissa Browne

Study Abroad at Oxford University, England: A New Education by Kelsey O’Brien

Study at Nottingham University in England by Elizabeth L. Hatt

Advanced Studies Abroad in Bath, England by Regina Toto

Travel, Study, and Work in Scotland: Finding a Way to Extend Your Stay by Robert Lovic

Sports and Study Abroad in England: Combine the Two for a Full Cultural Experience by Bruce Myint

Postgraduate Study in Manchester, England: The City Has All a Student Could Want by Andrea Berg

Overseas Experience in the U.K.Leads to Activism at Home by Shannon Cun Lin Hy

Family Narrow Boat Holiday Travel in the UK by Alice Griffin

Self-Guided Walks in Britain: Make Your Own Arrangements on the Internet by Mark Halperin

Enjoy Edinburgh, Scotland with the Locals by Rachel MacFarland

Highland Holidays in Scotland by Sean Hickey

Scotland on Foot by Jessamine Price

Camping in Scotland by Janice Porter Hayes

A Cottage on a Loch: Low-Cost Vacations In the Scottish Highlands by Janice Porter Hayes

The Orkney Isles in Scotland by Gordon Irving

Wales Has It All: Plan Your Route According to Your Interests by Barbara Ballard

A Castle Tour of Wales by Vivien J. Davies

Study Vacations in Wales: Educational Opportunities for People of All Ages by Vivien Davies

Business and Economy in the U.K.

AmCham EU - American Chamber of Commerce to the EU, www.eucommittee.be. Avenue des Arts 53, 1000 Brussels, Belgium. Tel: 32 2 513 68 92; Fax: 32 2 513 79 28; amchameu@amchameu.be.

British-American Business Council (BABC), www.babc.org, promotes business and trade between the U.K. and the USA.

BritishAmerican Business Inc, www.babinc.org, is a business organization specializing in business relationships between the USA and the U.K..
New York Office: 52 Vanderbilt Avenue, 20th Floor, New York, NY 10017. Tel: 1 (212) 661 4060; Fax: 1 (212) 661 4074.
London Office:75 Brook Street, London W1K 4AD. Tel: 44 (0) 20 7467 7400; Fax: 44 (0) 20 7493 2394.

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), www.oecd.org, provides a lot of economic information about its member states, including the U.K..

U.S. Government Export Portal, www.export.gov, publishes Country & Industry Market Reports, Commercial guides, and other essential information for doing business abroad, including the U.K..

U.S. Commercial Service, www.buyusa.gov, offers assistance to help U.S. businesses export goods and services to markets worldwide, including the U.K..

Education and Study in the U.K.

GoAbroad.com, www.goabroad.com, in its Study Abroad section, provides an international education database, including programs for the U.K.

Worldwide Classroom, www.worldwide.edu, contains information on over 10,000 schools in 95 countries, including the U.K.. The web pages include information about primary and secondary schools, as well as universities and language schools.

Embassies, Consulates, and Immigration to the United Kingdom

Workpermit.com, provides immigation and visa information for the U.K. as well as work permit information for the U.K.

The embassies and consulates listed below will be able to provide detailed information as well:

Embassy of the U.K. in the United States, www.britainusa.com; 3100 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington DC 20008. Tel: (1)(202) 588 6500 (Embassy), (1)(202) 588 7800. (Consular).

United States Embassy in the U.K., london.usembassy.gov; 24 Grosvenor Square, London, W1A 1AE, U.K. Switchboard: Tel: [44] (0)20 7499-9000.

British High Commission in Canada, www.britishhighcommission.gov.uk; 80 Elgin Street, Ottawa K1P 5K7, Canada. Tel: (1) (613) 237 1530; Fax: (1) (613) 237 7980; passport@britainincanada.org, or generalenquiries@britainincanada.org.

Expatriate Websites and Resources

Allo' Expat England provides resources for expatriates living in or moving to England and the United Kingdom. Includes dedicated discussion forums.

American Expats In The U.K., www.americanexpats.co.uk, provides information and resources for Americans living in or moving to the U.K.

Askalo United Kingdom, www.askalo.co.uk, is a Q&A community which allows expats to ask their own questions about any local topic and share their own tips and recommendations. This is an expat tool to help everyone discover useful experiences in all major cities across the United Kingdom.

Expat Exchangeprovides a wealth of resources and articles, as well as a forum.The site has a few useful articles and links about the U.K.

Expat Focus provides information and resources for expatriates for a large number of countries, including the U.K. The website also host forums and blogs for expats.

Expat Forums hosts numerous discussion groups for expats, including one for the U.K..

Expatica provides news, information, online resources as well as I am not a tourist Fairs in a large number of European countries, including The United Kingdom. This site also offers a platform to find a job and to get in contact with other expats.

Expatriates.com is an online community for expatriates, has a section on the U.K., with classified ads, links, and a bulletin board.

FAWCO (Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas), www.fawco.org, is an international network to support American women living abroad with over 70 member clubs worldwide, including the U.K.

Focus, www.focus-info.org, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing information and resources for its members living and working in London and the U.K. in general. 13 Prince of Wales Terrace, London W8 5PG, U.K.. Tel: (44) 20 7937 7799; Fax: (44) 20 7937 9482; office@focus-info.org.

Locanto United Kingdom, www.locanto.co.uk, is a classifieds community which allows expats to buy, sell, and trade goods, meet new people and more in every city in the United Kingdom.

Meetup, www.meetup.com, lists group meetings in cities around the world to help bring people with common interests together and promote the development of active local communities. Search for expatriate groups across the United Kingdom.

The North American Connection, www.naconnect.com, is a non-profit organization and social club assisting North Americans expatriates in the U.K.to adjust to English culture and customs. Membership includes a newsletter subscription. North American Connection, P.O. Box 10543, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands B93 8ZY, U.K. tel: 44-870 720 0663; info@naconnect.com.

Newcomers Club Worldwide is a worldwide directory of newcomers clubs for newly arrived expatriates, including the U.K..

Outpost Expatriate Network provides expatriate resources for relocating Shell employees, but is also immensely useful for expatriates in general. Check, out the section on the U.K..

Tales from a Small Planet, www.talesmag.com, is a webzine with news, stories, links, excellent message boards, and other resources for travelers and expatriates; The U.K. (requires password) section features "Real Post Reports" by expatriates, as well as useful links.

U.K. Yankee, www.uk-yankee.com, is a website for American expatriates living in the U.K.. Provides information about moving, culture, education, immigration, real estate, etc., as well as a forum, live chat and newsletter.

Yalwa United Kingdom, www.yalwa.co.uk, a business directory which allows expats to quickly locate and browse various local services offered in every city in the United Kingdom.

Government and International Organizations for the U.K.

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office, www.fco.gov.uk

European Union - Delegation of the European Commission to the United States, www.eurunion.org; 2300 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037. Telephone: (202) 862-9500 Fax: (202) 429-1766.

Permanent Mission of the U.K.to the United Nations, www.ukun.org, provides general information about culture, politics and the economy, as well as a variety of useful links, or visit the United Nations web portal at or www.un.int.

Housing and Real Estate in the U.K.

International Real Estate Digest provides international real estate listings, including a section on the U.K..

International Real Estate Directory has worldwide real estate listings, including the U.K..

News and Media in the U.K.

Kidon Media Link is an online directory of world newspapers and news media, has an extensive listing of news media in the U.K..

Live-radio.net provides continuously updated links to thousands of online radio stations worldwide, including the U.K..

Online Newspapers lists over 1000 links to online newspapers worldwide, including the U.K.

The Economist, www.economist.com, is a British weekly newsmagazine reporting on the global economy, politics, etc.