I'm a 23 year old EU citizen who will be starting 5 years of medical studies at King's College London in September. My parents are interested in buying a flat for me instead of renting. I have no idea where to start!
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posted by snoogles
on May 1, 2011 -
16 answers
UK jobsearching: I'm 26, and having a tough time finding any job in London - let alone one that's a good career prospect. Do you have any pointers, and in particular, advice on how to get reliable, short-term work to cover the gaps?
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posted by Drexen
on Apr 28, 2011 -
12 answers
I'm going to learn to drive a car. I have never driven a car before (unless you count, like, dodgems). I'm in my late 30s, and have recently moved to a town on the edge of nowhere (in Wales). The idea of driving is beginning to make me nervous. It's a combination of the "it's hard to learn when you're old" thing, the "rural place so no dual carriageways" thing, and the "oh my all those cars seem to go so fast" thing. What can I do to make this easier? Are there any "learning to drive for dummies" books that are worth getting? Or should I just stop panicking, bite the bullet and book myself some lessons?
posted by handee
on Apr 17, 2011 -
38 answers
Asking for my friend. My friend is finishing her associate's degree in a creative field in May, but is not sure of whether she should look for a job right away, or accept her admittance to a prestigious and high-profile exchange program at a foreign university. Oh, and she knows about the flipping-a-coin trick so that won't work.
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posted by tickingclock
on Apr 15, 2011 -
1 answer
In the UK, can a link on a website to illegal content (in this case a version of the leaked BNP membership list) itself be considered against the law?
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posted by jack_mo
on Apr 15, 2011 -
5 answers
How would one go about finding unserviced office space to rent in major uk cities?
posted by nam3d
on Apr 7, 2011 -
3 answers
Under British law, what sort of evidence would police need to already have in order for them to get a court to grant them permission to plant a bug?
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posted by baronessa
on Apr 6, 2011 -
4 answers
Metafilter, what is the best day hike in the British countryside, accessible by public transport from London?
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posted by larthegreat
on Apr 5, 2011 -
16 answers
I have Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK. Am I permitted to register with the UK electoral roll if I am not yet a British citizen?
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posted by Vrai
on Mar 31, 2011 -
3 answers
Did anyone claim that "Enron couldn't happen in the UK"?
I'm looking for actual examples of politicians/commentators/business leaders stating that an Enron-style collapse couldn't happen in the UK due to stronger corporate governance culture here than in the US.
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posted by jonnyploy
on Mar 27, 2011 -
4 answers
I'm in the UK, and will be giving a pre-recorded video conference presentation remotely next month in the US. What is the deliverable I should be aiming for (YouTube link, QuickTime video, PDF with MP3, something else?) and what is the easiest, most hassle-free way of creating and delivering it?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 26, 2011 -
2 answers
What is the best way for my adult daughter to live in France or the UK for a year?
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posted by LarryC
on Mar 23, 2011 -
17 answers
I'm considering the idea of moving (from Australia) to either the UK or USA for a PhD, but I'm worried about whether my significant other will be able to find work. Just how bad is the jobs situation over there?
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posted by moorooka
on Mar 21, 2011 -
15 answers
I will be in London on business in late April, and would like to see at least one play or musical while I'm there. Can you please recommend a good (or critically-acclaimed) play or musical, or a website where I can find recommendations? I'll be there alone and will be looking for individual tickets - is it likely I'll be able to get singles for sold-out shows on the day of?
Thanks for your help!
posted by smilingtiger
on Mar 18, 2011 -
14 answers
How does UK traffic law work regarding being responsible for speeding tickets for rental cars?
I have received a photo of the car that was rented under my name and that, on the Avis papers, I was the driver. However you cannot make out any kind of face or person driving the vehicle in the "photographic evidence" that the traffic cam took.
In the UK, am I liable for the cost of the fine, regardless of whether the actual driver at that time can be proven from their photo? I.e. because I hired the car, I must pay the fine? Would there be any chance between the Road Safety Unit and Avis that I would be in more trouble if I can't remember if I was the driver at that time, the photo doesn't help, and I don't know who of the people travelling with me was driving at that time either (even though they weren't registered drivers for the rental)?
posted by talljamal
on Mar 15, 2011 -
14 answers
I'm landing in Heathrow this Sunday at 9pm and my final destination is Bristol. What's the best way to get there?
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posted by falameufilho
on Mar 12, 2011 -
9 answers
Does a service exist that will allow me to purchase things overseas that aren't available in the US and have them shipped to the US? Some kind of forwarding service?
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posted by tylerkaraszewski
on Mar 11, 2011 -
5 answers
Have two days to kill before we can get into our rental apt in London. Thinking of going to Bath or Salisbury. How do we get there and where do we stay?
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posted by SallyHitMeOntheHead
on Mar 6, 2011 -
12 answers
I'd like to buy shares in a publicly traded Taiwanese company but I can't find a UK share dealing outfit who allow trades on the TWSE. Does anyone know of one that does?
posted by twine42
on Mar 3, 2011 -
8 answers
How do I go about seeing a therapist, gynecologist, dietitian, dermatologist, or even a personal doctor in the UK?
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posted by Vrai
on Mar 2, 2011 -
10 answers
Polly Toynbee writes a newspaper column from a left-wing /social democratic perspective. Who would be her centre and right-wing newspaper/magazine counterparts?
posted by episodic
on Feb 19, 2011 -
6 answers
I am a Canadian that has been living in America for 8 years as a permanent resident. I currently live with my English boyfriend, who is here on an L1 visa (which is being transferred over to an H1B). We are in the process of getting my paperwork together so that he can sponsor me as a common-law unmarried partner to move to England. As I've done this before (Canada to America) I do know that one of the best ways to get some insight into the underbelly of immigration is to ask people who have been through it.
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posted by knitfreak
on Feb 10, 2011 -
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I am having real trouble finding a job. I'm in the UK. Any tips/pointers greatly appreciated.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 8, 2011 -
6 answers
I need a UK Business Bank Account, but I have a terrible credit rating. Anyone managed to open one with a High Street Bank?
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posted by garius
on Feb 7, 2011 -
4 answers
How do I safely look after a large chunk of money for a short period of time? Difficulty - I'm in the UK, and some of it isn't mine...
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 4, 2011 -
6 answers
What are my chances for landing a teaching job in the UK if I have a related BA but little experience?
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posted by custardfairy
on Feb 2, 2011 -
9 answers
UK-Car-Insurance-Write-Off-Filter:
My car was declared an insurance write-off after an accident. Since the accident it has passed an MOT, and has new road tax. Do I need to take it for a Vehicle Identity Check before driving it?
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posted by roofus
on Feb 2, 2011 -
4 answers
About to have an incapacity insurance claim denied due to lack of objective proof of chronic pain in the UK. What are our options?
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posted by richb
on Feb 2, 2011 -
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Unexpected inheritance of $100,000 - $150,000 complicated by move from the US to the UK in the next year. My wife and I have never dealt with financial matters beyond credit cards and a moderate paycheck before, who do we talk to in Los Angeles/Southern California to make sure we don't screw this up?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 1, 2011 -
18 answers
Can you recommend any unknown gems for a romantic getaway outside of London by car (2-3 hours drive)?
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posted by talljamal
on Jan 31, 2011 -
8 answers
How did
you write your university essays? Real life blow-by-blow accounts please.
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posted by fix
on Jan 25, 2011 -
57 answers
I've recently completed a PhD in the UK and will be applying for a Tier 1 Post-Study Work visa. I need to do this in person and it needs to be done by the end of next week but I can't get an appointment online and the Home Office advice line is unable to provide any further information. Help?
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posted by lumiere
on Jan 24, 2011 -
1 answer
My wife and I are Americans living in the northeast. I have a long-shot job opportunity in London. My wife is a primary care MD working for the federal government. What, if any, medical career options would she have in the UK?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 19, 2011 -
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I run a (very small) UK limited company through which I offer software consultancy. I may soon be moving to Germany. Should I shut down the company and reincarnate as some different legal entity in Germany, or is it easier to keep the Ltd despite living in Germany? And how do I do these things?
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posted by Zarkonnen
on Jan 17, 2011 -
3 answers
Can you help me find some more tv programmes like: Sons of Anarchy, The Sopranos, True Blood, Breaking Bad, The Wire, Spooks, Being Human?
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posted by Not Supplied
on Jan 17, 2011 -
35 answers
UK accent-identification question: where is Chris from? He's the producer of the Bugle podcast with John Oliver and Andy Zaltzman.
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posted by Beardman
on Jan 17, 2011 -
7 answers
Weird alien living-desk-lamp or exotic flower in some suburban British home. Another super-vague childhood TV memory question. U.K. late 70s/early 80s.
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posted by galaksit
on Jan 12, 2011 -
4 answers
I'm looking to buy a sub-£500 laptop in the UK online. I've checked out
Amazon,
Dixons and
Currys. Dixons seems to have a good range of solid models & features vs. price point. Although, I can't get any manufacturer's guarantee (a.k.a. warranty) information from them.
Can anyone recommend any other reputable vendors?
posted by RockCorpse
on Jan 11, 2011 -
11 answers
