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Bank Accounts
The major banks and building societies in the UK, known as the ’high-street banks’, all offer a comprehensive range of financial services including current accounts, savings accounts,... read more
Financial Planning
Bearing in mind London’s high cost of living, the prospect of having enough disposable income to put money aside for the future may seem rather remote. Still, all banks and building... read more
Taxation
The UK tax system, administered by HM Revenue and Customs, operates under the principle of taxing all income generated in the UK, with your personal level of income taxed determined by... read more
Legal Issues
The law in England and Wales is based on parliamentary democracy. The judiciary is independent from Parliament, which makes the laws of the land. The main courts in operation are: the... read more
Crime
According to the Home Office, 23% of the UK’s population were a victim of some kind of crime during a 12-month period in 2005-06 – which, although a high figure, is significantly down... read more
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