Bonny, UK

Who are you? My name is Bonny. I am a 46-year-old. I am French, the mother of two lovely girls, and have been living in the UK for over 20 years. Having worked since 2000 as an operations manager in

Finding A Place To Rent In The UK

Carlie: Welcome to another episode of the Expat Focus podcast. I’m your host, Carlie, covering all aspects of life abroad, and a key one, of course, is finding a place to live in your new country. We’ve explored this topic

Cinthya Lechat, Brighton

Who are you? My name is Cinthya. I am a 26-year-old French woman and Happiness Coach, who currently lives in Brighton in the UK. Where, when and why did you move abroad? I first moved to Germany in 2014 for

How To Open A Bank Account In The UK

Bank notes were first introduced in the UK in around 1661, and the Bank of England was established in 1694. However, the evolution of the banking landscape in the UK, which has made it as it is today, only really

Kevin, International Expat

Who are you? My name is Kevin, I’m French, from Paris. I am an International HR Professional and a great travel addict ;)I have completed a few expatriations. Now I am a cruise ship officer, exploring the world. In addition,

How To Rent Or Buy Property In The UK

The United Kingdom, made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, attracts many expats. It offers great prospects in terms of education and work, and a high quality of living to those who can afford it. If you’re looking

How To Apply For A Visa In The United Kingdom

It’s worth mentioning at the beginning of this article that, as you are most likely aware, the UK is in the throes of leaving the European Union (EU). This means that the reciprocal agreements with the EU and European Economic

How To Find A Job In The UK

Your ability to find employment in the UK will depend to a certain degree on what happens after Brexit. However, the UK and EU governments seem keen to establish a reciprocal relationship that benefits all parties. For example, the UK