Now that the metallic novelty glasses and giant numeric balloons are finished populating our newsfeeds, we can start to actually get on with 2018. That means putting those well intentioned (but probably not the most realistic, right?) resolutions into action. If the idea of swearing off meat and sugar is already losing its appeal, we’re …
Moving to London means finding a flat, finding a job and finding friends. But what about finding a doctor? Probably one of the last things on your to-do list – if it’s even there at all – registering with a GP is the kind of thing your mum nags you about, but you can never …
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The election might be over, but the announcement today that the Queen's speech will be delayed while the Conservatives 'hammer out' a deal with the DUP has shown that the British government is still far from being decided. It looks like the optimistically named 'Coalition of Chaos' might already be under threat, giving hope to …
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Rent. Prices. Two words best uttered with extreme caution for fear of sending every Londoner within a three-mile radius in to a state of hysteria (‘tube strike’ has a similar effect but you’ll soon discover the horror unleashed by that particular phrase). The average person living in London will have spent almost £70,000 on rent …
Yes, you might spend your weekends perpetually lost and weekdays stuck in some hairy man’s armpit, but some of London’s worst traits can actually have surprising benefits. Here are our top six unlikely advantages of living in the city. 1. It’s generally accepted that no one living in the capital ever has any money (double …
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So you’re thinking of moving to London? Capital of the UK, home to the Queen - or more importantly, LFW - cultural hub and one of the biggest melting pots in the world. We’re going to start this off with a little dose of harsh reality; tough love if you prefer. Moving to London is …
