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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... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading

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.... Continue Reading

London is a wonderful place for entrepreneurs. One of the best things about the city is that it doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from, you have an equal chance at setting up a successful business. Of course, to set up an enterprise you have to have the right to work... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading

One thing that many people report as being a challenging situation is how to find work experience in London. And indeed, in the past it was somewhat difficult to find such placements. Thankfully things are a little different in the 21st century, with employers realizing the value... Continue Reading

There are many reasons that one might be looking for voluntary work. Perhaps you want to give something back to your community. Maybe you want to gain some work experience. You might want to do something to help the environment, or perhaps you simply want something great to add... Continue Reading

For those who aren’t British born, and therefore don’t hold a British passport, finding work in London is, you’ll be glad to hear, not that difficult. But before we even get into the fine points of job hunting, the first thing to consider is your ability to be able to work in the... Continue Reading

There are many reasons that you might want to work part-time. Perhaps you’re studying and need a part-time job for some extra money. Maybe your partner might work full-time and you look after the kids, or perhaps you’ve had enough of the full-time daily rat race and are lucky... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading