April 2011

Is English Mustard like American Mustard?

Not at all! American mustard is very mild. English Mustard will blow your head off and ruin your sandwich if it's not to your taste. It has been said that Dijon mustard is spicy but not quite as strong. It used to be a problem finding American style mustard, but it is becoming more and more common, with French's squeezy bottle available in many supermarkets like Sainsbury's and Tesco.
Updated on 22 March, 2015 - 13:45

Greenback Expat Tax Services Warns American Expats

22 April 2011

With the June 15th Expat Tax Deadline Looming, The US Government is Lending you a Second Chance at Compliancy. With the IRS’s focus on US expat taxes on the rise, Americans living abroad should take advantage of a second (and maybe last) opportunity to become compliant.

US vs UK Keyboards Layouts and How to Type the pound/euro/other symbols

19 April 2011

You've somehow managed to have a US desktop/laptop keyboard with a UK settings OR vice versa, but what's the difference in keyboard layouts? The major difference you'll probably notice first when typing are the @ and " keys beings swapped, and the US keyboard layout has a second Alt key instead of the UK AltGr key 1 "

What is a fortnight?

Commonly used in the UK, a fortnight is the equivalent of two weeks or really as 14 days, from Old English FOURteen NIGHTs. (Not to be confused with four score, which is 80.) If you've not heard it used before, you wouldn't be the first. This editor had to look it up the first time the midwife said it. “I suppose in about fortnight we shall be told that he has been seen in San Francisco. It is an odd thing, but everyone who disappears is said to be seen at San Francisco. It must be a delightful...
Updated on 22 March, 2015 - 02:27

Choosing Pet Insurance

10 April 2011

Whether you've brought your pet from the USA on the pet passport scheme or you've adopted a new pet after moving to the UK, pet insurance is something you'll want to consider. Pet insurance is affordable and can literally be a lifesaver for your family. People commonly go for the cheapest budget insurance quote, but that's not always the best choice.

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Advocacy Appeal: New Immigration Rules Contradict Government Domestic Violence Strategy

04 April 2011
The Immigration and Law Practitioners Association (ILPA) have issued a press release regarding the new UKBA immigration rules that will come into effect from 6 April, 2011: "HAPPY MOTHERS DAY? DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: UK BORDER AGENCY’S NEW IMMIGRATION RULES WHOLLY AT ODDS WITH HOME OFFICE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN STRATEGY

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