Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from London, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Shopping
Introduction
Home to Oxford Street, the world’s longest shopping thoroughfare, and more than 40,000 stores, including the world‘s largest fashion store, Topshop, London offers quality... read more
Clothing Sizes
Clothing Sizes
Women's Clothing Women's Shoes
Aust/NZ 8 10 12 14 16 18 Aust/NZ 5 6 7 8 9 10
Europe 36 38 40 42 44 46 Europe 35 36 37 38 39 40
Japan 5 7 9 11... read more
Online Shopping
If you order goods online from outside of the EU, it‘s classified as importing and should be declared to HM Customs & Excise, who will probably charge you for customs duty and VAT. Some... read more
Refunds & Exchanges
Shops must refund faulty goods as long as you have proof of purchase (preferably a receipt). Ask to speak to the manager if the shop assistant appears unwilling to honour this agreement.... read more
Consumer Rights
It is against UK law for shops to have a ‘no refund‘ policy. To make a complaint, contact the Consumer Direct advice service on 0845 4040506 or go to www.consumerdirect.gov.uk. Make sure... read more
How To Pay
Most London shops only accept pounds sterling, but a few take euros and list both currencies on their price tags. Cash, credit cards, debit cards and cheques are usually accepted,... read more
Bargaining
Unless goods are ex-display or damaged, it‘s not customary to haggle for prices in London shops, but markets, antiques shops and electrical goods stores are the exceptions. Electrical... read more
