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Find answers to all aspects of living in Britain, including healthcare, education, housing and common customs. Choose your topic below, or explore culture and context.

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Moving to Britain

Things to know when you are coming to Britain, including explanations of official language
Housing in Britain. Aerial view of terraced houses with slate roofs

Your life at home

Everything you need to know about finding a home and maintaining it
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Money & tax

Explanations of all the most common terms to do with money and tax
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Healthcare

Find out about the NHS & private healthcare and how to get help
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Education

Schools, colleges and university - an overview of education in England, Wales & Scotland
A group of buses of different colours on Princes Street In Edinburgh

Travel

Public transport options, plus information about driving, car ownership and cycling.
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Family & pets

Relationships and marriage, plus information about pregnancy and looking after babies, children and animals
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Leisure

Things to do, including places to visit, festivals, shopping, sports and fitness.
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Work & business

Your basic rights and answers to questions about pensions, office life and more

Culture and context

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People &
customs

Details of social class, manners, invitations and customs
Millennium Centre in Cardiff featuring text in Welsh and English

Language

Information about language courses, accents, acronyms and slang
Cardiff Castle with a modern skyline in the background

Statistics
& history

A broad overview of Britain - both today and in the past
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Eating &
drinking

Favourite meals, restaurants and pubs, ingredients - find out more about food and drink
View of Houses of Parliament and Big Ben in London

Politics & government

Learn more about local councils, elections and the system of government
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Police &
legal system

Information about the role of the police and the legal system in Britain

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Guides

Quick reference guides to housing, education, travel and childcare
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Blog

The blog explores some unique and funny aspects of Britain
Burton Agnes Hall in Yorkshire, built in 1598

Interesting facts

Explanations about some of the strangest aspects of Britain

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