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When you move abroad, your tax position may change
We've put together an online tax guide for people moving to or leaving the UK, in association with Deloitte.
Further tax information: moving to the UK
Air operators: Heathrow and Gatwick are the two major international airports with regular services world-wide. British Airways flies to almost anywhere on earth
Buses: Long distance travel by National Express. All cities and towns are serviced by a good bus network, which operates from 06:30 until 23:00. In London, the buses run practically all night
Railways: Extensive and expensive rail network to and from practically anywhere in the UK. Le Shuttle travels to France via the Channel Tunnel
Car hire: Avis, Europcar and Hertz
Shopping hours are 09:00/09:30 - 17:30 Mondays to Saturdays
Banking hours are 09:00 - 15:30 Mondays to Fridays. 9.30 – 12.00 Saturday. All major credit cards are widely accepted with Visa and MasterCard the most popular
Post office hours are 09:00 - 17:30 Mondays to Fridays. 09:00 – 12:30 on Saturdays
Electricity: 240 V AC 50 Hz
Plug type: Square 3-pin 13-amp type
Light fittings: Mostly bayonet
Health and safety: A healthy place to live, although damp, cold winter conditions give rise to lots of colds
Health care: Medical facilities are excellent in hospitals and private clinics
Schools: Private schools are known as 'Public' schools and are fee paying. The standard of education is very high. Facilities and prices vary and language tuition can be arranged
Cuisine: Plentiful supplies of meat, fish and fruit all year round
Specialities: Real ale, tea, pub food, fish and chips and Jamie Oliver
Total population: 59.45 million
Capital city: London
Languages: English, Welsh
Religions: The world's major religions are all practised
Weights & measures: Metric
Composition: Comprises England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It is separated from mainland Europe by the English Channel
Total land area: 244 100 square km
Features: Green countryside and the fabled Scottish Highlands
Climate: England is mild and variable but noted for its rainfall and long winters. The mountains in Scotland are snow-covered for 4 to 5 months each year. Wales is temperate and wet
Head of State: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Head of Government: Prime Minister
Political composition: Three main political parties, Labour, Conservatives and Liberal Democrats
Hyde Park in London used to be a royal hunting ground. It was also used for duels, executions and horse racing. During the Second World War, it was ploughed into an enormous potato field
Five-thousand-year-old Stonehenge is the most famous prehistoric site in Europe and remains a tantalising mystery. It consists of a ring of enormous stones topped by lintels, an inner horseshoe, an outer circle and a ditch
The highlight of Scotland's calendar is the Edinburgh Festival, held every August. This is one of the world's most important arts festivals, with over 500 performers pushing the boundaries every year
Scotland's most famous gifts to the world are whisky and golf
Currency: British Pound (GBP)
GDP: US$1.4 trillion
GDP per head: US$23,753
Annual growth: 3%
Major industries: Banking and finance, steel, transport equipment, oil and gas, tourism
VAT: 17.5%
Inflation: 3%
Fiscal year: Starts 1 April
Visas, permits and residence: All visitors, with few exceptions, require a passport valid for 6 months from the date of arrival
Visitor's visas: With few exceptions, all visitors require visas
Temporary residence: Single entry visas are available
Driving licenses: Foreign nationals may drive for up to 12 months with a home country license
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