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Just arrived in Britain with your family? First steps: doctor, school, bank and documents
Moving with your family means a dozen tasks for the first weeks. Here is a practical checklist: registering with a GP, school for the children, a NINo, a bank account, Council Tax and documents — with a note on immigration status and benefits.
England's hits of 2026: a digest of the year's biggest songs from the official chart
What was everyone playing in 2026? A digest of the UK's biggest songs of the year from the Official Charts: the song of the year, a historic record and the names that dominated.
How to report fraud and scams in the UK: official channels
Lost money, or got a phishing email, call or text? Here is where to report fraud in the UK, what happens after you file, and the free numbers to save in advance.
A music evening in a British city: where to hear music of every era — often for free
In British cities music plays every night — of every era and genre, from Baroque to electronica, and often for free. Here is where to find a music evening in your city: from choral singing in a cathedral to jazz in a club and cheap classical tickets.
How to open a cafe or restaurant in England: a step-by-step plan
Opening a café or restaurant in England is doable if you go in order. Here is the roadmap: the business and premises, food business registration, alcohol and music licences, staff, safety, insurance and tax.
How to register a shop as a food business in Britain: step by step
Anyone selling food must register as a food business — free, and 28 days before opening. Here is the step-by-step: registration, hygiene, the rating, allergens and what else to sort out.
An alcohol licence for a UK shop: the steps and the cost
To sell alcohol in a shop you need licences: a premises licence and a personal licence held by the DPS. Here is the step-by-step — what to arrange, where to apply and what it costs.
You opened a shop in London: what you can sell — alcohol, medicine, tobacco — and the licences you need
Congratulations on opening! But before you fill the shelves, some goods need a licence or special rules. Here is what a grocery shop in Britain can sell freely, and where you need a permit, age checks and care — alcohol, medicine, tobacco, vapes and more.
Why one British shop sells both medicine and eyelashes
You pop in for paracetamol and next to it are mascara and false lashes. Why are medicine and cosmetics so often under one roof in Britain, and why does even a tiny corner shop sell tablets? Here is the tradition of the British chemist — and why it is useful.
Natural oil: why the cheap stuff is clear, how the real thing looks, and what it costs
Why is one vegetable oil clear and odourless and another cloudy, coloured and full of flavour? Here is what natural oil means, how unrefined oil looks, whether to trust clarity, and what genuinely good oil costs.
Got a jury summons? What it means and what to do
If a jury summons has arrived, it is neither a mistake nor spam. Jury service in Britain is a civic duty. Here is who gets called, whether you can be excused or defer, and how much you are paid.
What to say in English in everyday situations: the doctor, the landlord and a job interview
Sometimes a single phrase is all you need. Here are ready-made English expressions for common situations — at the doctor’s, with a landlord, at a job interview and in a shop. Keep them to hand.
Liquids in hand luggage: the 100ml rule and where it has changed
At most UK airports, liquids in hand luggage must be in containers of up to 100ml. At some airports with new scanners the limit is higher. Here are the rules and exemptions before you fly.
What you can pay less for in Britain: lawful discounts on your bills — no savings promised
There are no money-saving secrets, but many people never claim the discounts they are due. Here are the lawful reliefs on Council Tax, energy, water, broadband and the TV Licence worth checking on your own bills.
UK settlement reform: what was decided on 2 November, and what is not in force yet
On 2 November the government set out the final earned-settlement rules: the periods and income thresholds are now known. But importantly, the new rules are not in force yet — the current system applies until the Immigration Rules change. Here is what is decided and what is only announced.
UK dates to know, 8 November to 22 November: 7 to watch
The UK, 8 November to 22 November: 7 dates worth keeping in mind, 3 of them hard deadlines. Taken from our calendar: bank holidays from the GOV.UK list, deadlines from HMRC and Companies House rules, each with a link to the source.
What renting a room in Britain really costs: rent, deposit and bills
The advert price is not the whole story. Renting a room adds a deposit and bills to the monthly rent, and some fees are outright unlawful. Here is what the real cost of a room is made of and what to check before you pay.
How to check a UK job vacancy before you apply: pay, contract, right to work — and scam signs
Russian-speaking groups are full of vacancies — some genuine, some traps. Before you apply or send documents or money, check three things: pay, contract and the right to work, and learn to spot recruitment fraud. Here it is point by point.
How to give blood in England: age, weight and how to book
One blood donation can save up to three lives. Who can donate in England, the age and weight limits, how often you can give and how to book — briefly, from the source.
How to disagree politely in English: 10 phrases for work and meetings
Saying “you’re wrong” in English is almost rude. Brits soften disagreement with special phrases. The British Embassy gathered them and we broke them down: 10 diplomatic phrases for disagreeing at work and in negotiations without a quarrel.
Renewing a British passport from Russia: online only — the embassy does not make passports
The British Embassy in Moscow does not issue or process passports. From Russia you can renew or obtain a British passport only online, through HM Passport Office. Here is how to apply, what it costs and what to do if you must travel urgently.
Gulliver’s Travels at 300: why Swift’s book is far sharper than it looks
On 28 October 1726 Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels appeared and became an instant sensation. Lilliputians and giants made it famous, but Swift packed in biting political satire, a mockery of science and even a machine that writes books. Here is why, 300 years on, it still feels modern.
UN Day: what it marks and the United Kingdom’s role in the UN
24 October is United Nations Day, marking the body set up after the Second World War to prevent another major war. The UK is a founding member and a permanent member of the Security Council. Here is what the UN is, what it does and what Britain’s role is.
Autumn in idioms: 8 English expressions Brits really use
Brits love idioms. The British Embassy shared a seasonal set and we expanded it: 8 expressions about autumn, change and hard times, with clear meanings and examples so you can follow native speakers with ease.
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