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| Expat Organisations | Expat Financial | Expat Shopping | UK Accomodation | UK Regional Links | UK Government |
EXPATS ORGANISATIONS WORLDWIDE
American Expats in the UK - news, information on immigration, transport, money matters, British issues, including Britspeak, buying American, useful & seasonal links, discussion forums
The Britz Biz - An online community for Brits who are coming to or are living in Canada.
This forum contains areas for gossiping, reminiscing, exchanging information, arranging get togethers and reviews on local places.
British Expats - information & articles on education, employment, finance, immigration, lifestyle, different countries, including environment, climate, politics, economy and industry, also forums & large selection of links on employment, family & lifestyle, finance, housing, immigration, regional sites & shopping.
BritSpeak - useful for travellers both ways, for US & UK residents!
Citizens First - key information on European countries including living, working, studying, training & doing research, buying goods & services, travelling, equal opportunities & looking for work
Daughters of the British Empire - The British connection in Louisiana. Information about the DBE, a philanthropic society of British women. Photos of the UK, recipes, news and photos of activities, places in New Orleans with a British connection, British trivia, and much more.
Embassy World - directory & search engine of the world's embassies & consulates
Expat Access - planning information & strategies for moving or relocating to 8 European countries, also helpful information & links to information about each country
Expat Agency - planning & information support for US expats coming to the UK
Expat Corner - relocation tools, tips & country & city guides, inlcuding cost of living calculators, childrens' issues, learning languages & more from Jobpilot
Expatexchange - includes wide range of country & topic networks, news, newsletters by email
Expat Forum - includes cost of living indexes, discussion areas, email discussion group for HR professionals
Expatnetwork - includes jobs, health, lifestyle, travel & shopping, including very useful contract of employment & related work issues to consider when considering a job in another country, also country information sites, worldwide
Expats.org.uk - A website for British expatriates containing links to recruiters, travel, and much more.
ExpatSpouse.com - online community by and for families transferred abroad by their employers
Just Next Door - online community for people moving & living within the United States, also free email newsletter
Letting Information Point - information for tenants & landlords, including Frequently Asked Questions, factsheets on safety etc, relocation to the UK, legislation, from LetLink
Outpost Expatriate Information Centre - collection of practical & general country information created to help expatriate families on the move
Relocation Journal & Real Estate News - country information, industry trade organisations
The Best of British - another American's Guide to speaking English
Living Abroad - US site, covering information on around 99 different countries, international schools listing, many links including health care, finance & shopping, also information about the Living Abroad Business Association
Malaysia Expatriate Discussion Forum
Orlando British Club - The club was founded in order to act as a forum for British expatriates living in
Singapore Expatriate Discussion Forum
Transition Dynamics - articles, links & bibliography on the international expatriate experience & the social-psychological consequences of change
Transitions Abroad - online magazine & resources including studying & travel, volunteering, internships & work experience
Ukupdate.net - keeping UK expats in touch with the UK, including links to organisation of ex-armed forces, newspapers & magazines, sport, media, shopping, government & other selected sites
Return to Scotland - jobs, business news & information about living in Scotland, including education, finances, relocation & recreation
Overseas Digest - newsletter, articles & information for Americans who live overseas or want to, includes living abroad information, monthly emailed newsletter, FAQs, US government documents & publications. Also Overseas Teacher's Digest on the site
Overseas Teacher's Digest - includes living abroad, finances, overseas employment guides, free monthly emailed newsletter
Shop4British.com - Welcome Expats you are able to order for home delivery, where ever in the world home is, from large range of quality branded British groceries.
Proudtobebritish.co.uk - The Webs largest selection of English, Scottish, Welsh and UK themed gifts and fashion.
Unionjacksupplies.co.uk - A souvenir store specialising in Union Jack flag patterned goods. We stock everything from Door Mats to Ski Hats.
Englandandstgeorge.co.uk - Celebrating St georges Day on April 23rd or maybe following England in their many international sporting efforts? Then you can get all your England party goods, flags, buntingand souvenirs here.
UK ACCOMODATION AND VISITORS INFORMATION
Findmeabnb.co.uk We provide a comprehensive list of UK Bed and Breakfasts, with a very powerful search engine, allowing you to find the Bed and Breakfast you want.
Cheap-uk-hotels.co.uk Hotels throughout the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland:
Thousands of UK Hotels in our database. You can book online from a range of hotels, including budget hotels, business hotels and luxury hotels. This website is designed to be a resource for people travelling to the UK from overseas on either business or holiday or by residents of the UK looking to book a break in a UK hotel.
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BRITISH FORCES LINKS
Whipperleys Military & Outdoor UK online store sells camping equipment, outdoor clothing and accessories. Camouflage gear and military kit.
Medibroker International - Private Medical and Healthcare independent insurance brokerage specialising in cover for Expatriates of any nationality, in any country. Free advice and free quotations".
See Financial Services - We realise that Expats can find it frustrating when finding a suitable mortgage for UK Property, we aim to make the process as simple as possible and have access to all the top lenders.
Bizeurope.com - Major European trade portal and business resource guide. Meeting place for professional traders.
Beanfeast - Offers a selection of offshore financial products offering tax efficient growth to the expat investor. Beanfeast has been created by Medical Life an established UK financial service company
Brit-Ram International - Based in the UK, we ship regularly over 2000 wholesale food, products, dry groceries, chilled and frozen lines with an ability to adapt and incorporate new lines into our range at short notice and update our main food catalogue every 2 years.
Expat Financial - Brokers for international life, health, travel and disability insurance to expatriates, their employers and local nationals around the world.
United Kingdom Regional Links and Search Engines
NW4U - Northwest UK directory and search engine -
This is the North-east - News and links brought to you by The Northern Echo and The Darlington and Stockton Times.
This is Sheffield- News and links for the South Yorkshire region brought to you by The Star.
Sheffield Expats - Expats from Sheffield, South Yorkshire and the Peak District regions canfind information, resources and links. This site includes an expat forum.
Leicester & Leicestershire.com - A nostalgic site with images of old Leicester and various resources including a message board.
Yorkshire - The Yorkshire Post. Ths site has a copy of the latest edition and an archive covering the last six days. It contains all the regional news, links and even classifieds without the dogs teeth marks.
Dalesman - This is the website of Dalesman - the best-selling regional magazine in the UK.
Dalesman publishes Dalesman, Countryman, Cumbria, and Peak District Magazines as well as publishing books, calendars and videos about Yorkshire, the Lake District and Peak District. You can find news about the people, places, activities, events, accommodation or trace your Yorkshire ancestry.
British Government Resources
United Kingdom Passport Office - Everything you need to know about renewing or applying for a new passport. Now includes online passport application.
British Government Websites — This is a link to a website that contains an alphabetical listing of UK government bodies on the internet.
Direct Access For Government — Direct Access Government for business, is a one-stop shop for business to access regulatory guidance and forms published on government websites.
Foreign & Commonwealth Office — (FCO), the British Government department responsible for overseas relations and foreign affairs, through their headquarters in London and their Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates throughout the world. With advice for travelers it includes "dos-and-don'ts" sections plus timely warnings about the worlds hot-spots
Number 10 Downing Street — A direct link to the Government's information website No. 10 Downing St.
The Royal Family — Official website of Her Majesty The Queen and the British Monarchy.
United Kingdom Department of Social Security — British Social Security Benefits for US Residents
These notes are intended as general guidelines on the availability of British social security benefits to residents of the United States. Although British Government offices in the United States are not able to provide advice on individual benefit claims, comprehensive information on all aspects of social security benefits is available on the internet:
Social Security Agreement Between United Kingdom and United States of America Leaflet SA33
