UK Bank Holidays 2026 to 2028 in England and Wales
Upcoming bank holiday dates for England and Wales, plus notes on Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Living Abroad
Practical guides for settling in and managing daily life after you arrive in a new country.
Tenancy Deposit Protection in England: What Landlords Must Do and What You Can Expect
The three deposit protection schemes, the 30-day rule, when your deposit must be returned and what holding deposits are.
UK Right to Work Checks: What Newcomers Should Expect From Employers
How UK right to work checks work for new employees, including expired BRPs, outstanding applications and the online check tool.
UK Employment Contract Basics for Newcomers
What a UK employment contract is, when it starts and how it differs from a contract to provide services.
Immigration Health Surcharge and NHS Access: What Newcomers Should Know
What the UK immigration health surcharge is, when you pay it and what NHS care it gives you access to.
UK Holiday Entitlement: How Much Paid Leave You Get
Statutory paid holiday in the UK: 5.6 weeks, the 28-day cap, part-time workers and bank holidays.
Do You Need a TV Licence in the UK? A Newcomer’s Guide
When you need a UK TV Licence, what it costs, what does not need one, and the fine for watching without one.
How to Register to Vote in the UK as a Newcomer
Who can register to vote in the UK, what you need, how long it takes and when you must register again.
Council Tax in England: A Newcomer’s Guide to Bands, Bills and Help
How council tax is worked out, what to check when you move in, how Council Tax Reduction works and how to challenge your band.
UK eVisa and Share Code Guide: How to Prove Your Immigration Status
What a UK eVisa is, how a share code works, how long it lasts and who you can give it to, based on GOV.UK guidance.