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	Articles on the U. K.
	Business and Economy in the U.K.
	Country Facts and Information on the U.K.
	Education and Study in the U.K.
	Embassies, Consulates, Immigration
	Expatriate Websites and Resources
	Government and International Organizations
	Housing and Real Estate in the U.K.
	News and Media in the U.K.
	Recommended Reading on the U.K.
	Travel Information on the U.K.

Compiled by Volker Poelzl

Featured Articles on Living, Working, Studying, and Traveling in the U.K.

Working in England: What You Need to Know to Be a Legal Worker by Thei Zervaki

Moving to the U.K. by Jo-Anne Woodward

Expatriating to London by Jill Gordon

Living and Working in London by Erin McEvoy

London for Expatriates and Visitors: The Ten Best Places to Go by Anna Maria Espsäter

London’s Overlooked Neighborhoods by Jill Gordon

Renting in the U.K. A Guide to the Ins and the Outs by Gary Loach

A BUNAC Veteran's Top Ten Tips for Finding Short-Term Work in the U.K. by Lauren Fitzpatrick

BUNAC: The Work in Ireland and Britain Combination Program by Lauren Fitzpatrick

Finding Pub Jobs in England

Teaching in England: Teacher Trainees Work Without Credentials by Dominika Maslikowski

Teach in England: A Visiting Math Teacher Fills a Shortage by Kara Shane Colley

Living, Working, and Studying in Manchester: England with a Difference by Gary Loach

An Internship in London: Global-Eyes Accepts Graduated Students by Katy Nelson

An Internship in the U.K.with SONY by Tarek Sultani

Why Live Abroad? A Student's Experience in London While an Intern by Erica L. Harvey

Short-Term Jobs in the U.K. by Jillian Schedneck

A Job in The U.K.via BUNAC: Program Provides Assurance and Incentive for the Move by Luke S. White

Work in the U.K. A Veteran's Tale of the BUNAC Program by Lori Cloutier

Ten Hints for Students: Cutting Costs in London by Juliette Diggs

Living in London: A Student’s Guide to Off-Campus Housing by Augusta Wilson

Living it up in London: A Student’s Survival Guide by Maureen O’Hara

See England as It Was by J.E. Killick

Explore the U.K.as an Insider: Conservation Holidays Avoid the Tourist Hotspots by Tracy Kramer

National Trust Holidays: Work with U.K. Locals for a Worthwhile Cause by M.T. Blay

Residential Volunteering Abroad in the U.K. A Scottish Experience by Bree Oswill

Working Holidays in the U.K. by Lorraine Flanigan

Summer Volunteer Work in London: The 7-Week Program Provides Cultural Immersion by Tanya Dukes

Good Deals in London by Carol Perehudoff

Beating London Prices by Gary Loach

Get Out of Town: Visit the U.K. Not Just London by Gary Loach

Student Budget Travel in the U.K. by Gary Loach

Accessible Travel: Why Not Visit the U.K. by J. E. Killick

Cheap Flights from London by Jill Gordon

The English Bed and Breakfast: By the Time You Leave, You Will Feel You’re Saying Goodbye to Friends by Martee Fansher

The West Highland Way: A 100-Mile Walk Through Scotland’s Bonniest Country by Robert E. BU.K.y

England’s Unvisited City by Carla Waldemar

England by Boat by Ted Shoemaker

The Channel Islands: Leave Your Watch Behind, and Take it Slow by Katherine Widing

Hardy's Dorset: A Bit of England in Miniature by Joanne Paul

Cruise England's Canals: Boat 2,000 Miles of Restored Waterways by Terry Scott Reed

Britain’s Heritage Societies By Kelly Vincent

Solo Travel for Women: A Simple Formula in England by Joanne Paul

Avebury: Britain's Most Sacred Site by Melanie Falcon

Cycling in Britain: Britain's National Cycling Network Is Here! by Ted Shoemaker

Summer Study Abroad in Cambridge by Sharon Fitzpatrick

Britain’s Adult Colleges by Robert Jacobs

Study Holidays in Britain by Barbara Lokach

Direct Enrollment at Cambridge or Oxford by Amanda Ruggeri

Living and Learning in Oxford: The University is a Town with 40 Colleges by Emily Hilk

Sports and Study Abroad in England: Combine the Two for a Full Cultural Experience by Bruce Myint

Postgraduate Study in Manchester, England: The City Has All a Student Could Want by Andrea Berg

Going to University in the U.K. A Former Student Describes the Rewards, Barriers, and Hurdles by Kat Patrick

The Oxford Tradition: Summer Sessions Give a Taste of Being an Oxford Student by Dixon P. Otto

Overseas Experience in the U.K.Leads to Activism at Home by Shannon Cun Lin Hy

Self-Guided Walks in Britain: Make Your Own Arrangements on the Internet by Mark Halperin

Enjoy Edinburgh, Scotland with the Locals by Rachel MacFarland

Highland Holidays in Scotland by Sean Hickey

Scotland on Foot by Jessamine Price

Camping in Scotland by Janice Porter Hayes

A Cottage on a Loch: Low-Cost Vacations In the Scottish Highlands by Janice Porter Hayes

The Orkney Isles in Scotland by Gordon Irving

Wales Has It All: Plan Your Route According to Your Interests by Barbara Ballard

A Castle Tour of Wales by Vivien J. Davies

Study Vacations in Wales: Educational Opportunities for People of All Ages by Vivien Davies

Business and Economy in the U.K.

AmCham EU - American Chamber of Commerce to the EU, www.eucommittee.be. Avenue des Arts 53, 1000 Brussels, Belgium. Tel: 32 2 513 68 92; Fax: 32 2 513 79 28; amchameu@amchameu.be.

British-American Business Council (BABC), www.babc.org, promotes business and trade between the U.K. and the USA.

BritishAmerican Business Inc, www.babinc.org, is a business organization specializing in business relationships between the USA and the U.K..
New York Office: 52 Vanderbilt Avenue, 20th Floor, New York, NY 10017. Tel: 1 (212) 661 4060; Fax: 1 (212) 661 4074.
London Office:75 Brook Street, London W1K 4AD. Tel: 44 (0) 20 7467 7400; Fax: 44 (0) 20 7493 2394.

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), www.oecd.org, provides a lot of economic information about its member states, including the U.K..

U.S. Government Export Portal, www.export.gov, publishes Country & Industry Market Reports, Commercial guides, and other essential information for doing business abroad, including the U.K..

U.S. Commercial Service, www.buyusa.gov, offers assistance to help U.S. businesses export goods and services to markets worldwide, including the U.K..

U.K. Trade & Investment, www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk, is a British Government organization promoting international business, including a section on trade with the USA.

Country Facts and Information on the U.K.

BBC News, news.bbc.co.uk, provides country profiles on history, politics and economic background, and recent news on most countries, includin the U.K. .

The Consular Information Sheets, travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1765.html compiled by the Bureau of Consular Affairs, part of the U.S. Department of State, www.state.gov, provide useful information for travelers and expatriates, such as Travel Warnings, Travel Publications (general travel advice), Consular Information Sheets, and much more. Here is the link to information about the U.K.

The U.S. Department of State, www.state.gov, publishes Country Background Notes, with facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations. Here is the Background Note for the U.K.

Nations Online Project, www.nationsonline.org, is a destination guide to countries of the world, with useful general information, including the U.K..

Wikipedia, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page, the free online encyclopedia, provides useful articles and information about the U.K.

Education and Study in the U.K.

GoAbroad.com, www.goabroad.com, in its Study Abroad section, provides an international education database, including programs for the U.K.

Worldwide Classroom, www.worldwide.edu, contains information on over 10,000 schools in 95 countries, including the U.K.. The web pages include information about primary and secondary schools, as well as universities and language schools.

Embassies, Consulates, and Immigration to the United Kingdom

Worpermit.com, provides immigation and visa information for the U.K. as well as work permit information for the U.K.

The embassies and consulates listed below will be able to provide detailed information as well:

Embassy of the U.K. in the United States, www.britainusa.com; 3100 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington DC 20008. Tel: (1)(202) 588 6500 (Embassy), (1)(202) 588 7800. (Consular).

Canadian High Commission in London, www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca. Consular and Passport Section: Canada House, Trafalgar Square, London, SW1Y 5BJ, U.K.Fax: 020 7258 6533; Tel: 020 7258 6600; ldn.consular@international.gc.ca. Immigration Services: Macdonald House, 38, Grosvenor Street, London W1K 4AB, U.K.Tel: 020 7258 6699; Fax: 020 7258 6506; for general inquiries send email to enqserv@dfait-maeci.gc.ca.

United States Embassy in the U.K., london.usembassy.gov; 24 Grosvenor Square, London, W1A 1AE, U.K. Switchboard: Tel: [44] (0)20 7499-9000.

British High Commission in Canada, www.britishhighcommission.gov.uk; 80 Elgin Street, Ottawa K1P 5K7, Canada. Tel: (1) (613) 237 1530; Fax: (1) (613) 237 7980; passport@britainincanada.org, or generalenquiries@britainincanada.org.

Expatriate Websites and Resources

Allo' Expat England, www.england.alloexpat.com, provides resources for expatriates living in or moving to England and the United Kingdom. Includes dedicated discussion forums.

American Expats In The U.K., www.americanexpats.co.uk, provides information and resources for Americans living in or moving to the U.K.

Expat Exchange, www.expatexchange.com, provides a wealth of resources and articles, as well as a forum.The site has a few useful articles and links about the U.K..

Expat Focus, www.expatfocus.com, provides information and resources for expatriates for a large number of countries, including the U.K. . The website also host forums and blogs for expats.

Expat Forums, expatforums.com, hosts numerous discussion groups for expats, including one for the U.K..

Escape Artist, www.escapeartist.com, a site mostly dedicated to off-shore investments and retirement havens, provides useful information for expatriates in the U.K..

Expatriates.com, www.expatriates.com/, an online community for expatriates, has a section on the U.K., with classified ads, links, and a bulletin board.

FAWCO (Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas), www.fawco.org, is an international network to support American women living abroad with over 70 member clubs worldwide, including the U.K.

Focus, www.focus-info.org, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing information and resources for its members living and working in London and the U.K. in general. 13 Prince of Wales Terrace, London W8 5PG, U.K.. Tel: (44) 20 7937 7799; Fax: (44) 20 7937 9482; office@focus-info.org.

Meetup, www.meetup.com, lists group meetings in cities around the world to help bring people with common interests together and promote the development of active local communities. Check out the U.K. secion, listing groups all over the country.

The North American Connection, www.naconnect.com, is a non-profit organization and social club assisting North Americans expatriates in the U.K.to adjust to English culture and customs. Membership includes a newsletter subscription. North American Connection, P.O. Box 10543, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands B93 8ZY, U.K. tel: 44-870 720 0663; info@naconnect.com.

Newcomers Club Worldwide, www.newcomersclub.com, is a worldwide directory of newcomers clubs for newly arrived expatriates, including the U.K..

Outpost Expatriate Network, www.outpostexpat.nl, provides expatriate resources for relocating Shell employees, but is also immensely useful for expatriates in general. Check, out the section on the U.K..

Tales from a Small Planet, www.talesmag.com, is a webzine with news, stories, links, excellent message boards, and other resources for travelers and expatriates; The U.K. (requires password) section features "Real Post Reports" by expatriates, as well as useful links.

U.K. Yankee, www.uk-yankee.com, is a website for American expatriates living in the U.K.. Provides information about moving, culture, education, immigration, real estate, etc., as well as a forum, live chat and newsletter.

Government and International Organizations for the U.K.

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office, www.fco.gov.uk

BritainUSA, www.britain-info.org, is the official web site of the British Government in the United States.

CanadaEuropa, www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca, is the website of the European Bureau of Foreign Affairs Canada (FAC), with a section on the U.K..

European Union Website, europa.eu.int

European Union - Delegation of the European Commission to the United States, www.eurunion.org; 2300 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037. Telephone: (202) 862-9500 Fax: (202) 429-1766.

European Governments Online, europa.eu.int provides useful links to government websites for all member countries, including the U.K..

Eurostat, europa.eu.int/comm/eurostat, is the EU's statistical office, providing statistical information on all aspects of the EU.

Permanent Mission of the U.K.to the United Nations, www.ukun.org, provides general information about culture, politics and the economy, as well as a variety of useful links, or visit the United Nations web portal at www.un.org/english/ or www.un.int.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, www.customs.gov, provides useful information on its Travel Spotlight page about customs regulations when leaving and entering the U.S.

Housing and Real Estate in the U.K.

Escape Artist, www.escapeartist.com, has an extensive International Real Estate Listing, including the U.K..

International Real Estate Digest, www.ired.com, provides international real estate listings, including a section on the U.K..

International Real Estate Directory, www.internationalrealestatedirectory.com, has worldwide real estate listings, including the U.K..

News and Media in the U.K.

Kidon Media Link, www.kidon.com, an online directory of world newspapers and news media, has an extensive listing of news media in the U.K..

Live-radio.net, www.live-radio.net/info.shtml, provides continuously updated links to thousands of online radio stations worldwide, including the U.K..

Online Newspapers, www.onlinenewspapers.com, lists over 1000 links to online newspapers worldwide, including the U.K.

The Economist, www.economist.com, is a British weekly newsmagazine reporting on the global economy, politics, etc.