Tag: living in the UK

Here are our top Christmas market picks because either they’re just that little bit different or they're set in one of London's best spots.

PHOTO GALLERY | Check out our photos of The Church Christmas Party for 2013 at The Coronet.

EXPAT FACTOR | In between conquering Europe and soaking up the London lifestyle, SOPHIE HART works on projects which can make a real difference to the world as a Senior Designer and Production Manager at CBI, The Confederation of British Industry.

You've had a great summer full of travel and fun with friends, now the cold is settling in and you're wondering what to do for Christmas. With no sun, sea, sand or seafood — here's a quick guide to a few ways to celebrate the festive season in the big ...

When entering the university or college, most students leave their homes and move closer to the campus. There are several available options to consider depending on your finances and personal preferences.

Here lies the conundrum ... the cost of living in London is just as high as Australia but the wages are not. With this in mind below are some tips that will help you save some money, which do not involve getting on the next ship back to Oz.

Owning a home is a goal regardless of where you are in the World, and if the returns promised by the UK’s buoyant property market ring true, it’s no wonder Australians entering the market see this opportunity as the best they’ve had in a long time.

Affording to travel on your working holiday is a tough gig. You need a job that pays well and understands you are here to travel, not just work. Under31 gives you the freedom to choose a flexible working holiday job so you can afford to travel on your working holiday,

If you are new to London, things might be a bit weird at first. But the clubbing scene should never confuse you. Go east for the cool kids, go south for the cooler kids and go city centre if you are a rich kid ready to have a good time.

OUR LONDON | Each week an Aussie Times writer will bring you a top five list from their favourite neighbourhood. This week PAUL BLEAKLEY realises amongst the hustle and bustle of urban London life, there really is no place like Acton.

OUR LONDON | Each week an Aussie Times writer will bring you a top five list from their favourite neighbourhood. This week EMILY BANYARD reveals there's more to Chiswick than meets the Antipodean eye.

EXPAT FACTOR | Since joining the Fulham Football Club in 2007, Scott Miller from Melbourne has risen to become a prominent member of the coaching staff.

Cultures collide in a column by wife and mother ALEX BLACKIE, who shares the ups and downs of her Anglo-Australian family life in London. This week it doesn't matter where in the world you celebrate it, just be careful what you wish for this Christmas.

OUR LONDON | Each week an Aussie Times writer will bring you a top five list from their favourite neighbourhood. This week COURTNEY GREATREX goes over to the other side, to see what is happening in South East London.

Cultures collide in a new column from wife and mother ALEX BLACKIE, who shares the ups and downs of her Anglo-Australian family life in London. This week she proves it’s no pain, no gain to camping in the rain.

Aussie expat figures may not be what they used to, but the Australian influence over London life is increasing through new and different ways. What does this mean for the identity of Australians in the UK? It’s time to talk.

As the UK turns dark, cold, and wet, here are our top 10 tips to help you get through the winter months with a smile on your face, a tissue up your nose, and a stomach full of hearty British goodness.

If you run a business and you’re wondering where you can cut back on your overheads, the last thing that you should consider scrimping on is the relevant business insurance policies.

Great coffee and fresh air, what more is there to life? Giddy Up have combined the two with five outdoor coffee carts set up at various locations around London. Coffee Cult visited manager Lee Harte at a stall in Islington.

OUR LONDON | Each week an Aussie Times writer will bring you a top five list from their favourite neighbourhood. This week GARETH MOHEN takes us on a journey to the centre of London, with his Top 5 on Paddington.

EXPAT FACTOR | Raised west of Sydney in the cloud-cloaked (and recently bush fire ravaged) villages of the Blue Mountains, Amy Firth is an Australian singer/songwriter living in London. She recently released her second EP on iTunes entitled 'Watchmaker's Daughter'. Amy is also the founder of The Vulnerability Project, which ...

Coffee Cult weathered the weather and discovered Brickwood Coffee & Bread in Clapham Common is the perfect place to retreat from the elements, and indulge in some beautiful food, great coffee and delicious desserts.

Here is our list of the 5 apps every Australian should download when they arrive in the UK. And no, Candy Crush is not on the list.

Cultures collide in a new column from wife and mother ALEX BLACKIE, who shares with us the ups and downs of her Anglo-Australian family life in London. This week she finds there’s no one way, or one place to raise a child.

DIFFERENT STROKES | Cultures collide in a new column from wife and mother Alex Blackie, who shares with us the ups and downs of her Anglo-Australian family life in London. This week she talks about the Shepherd's Bush Walkabout; the good, the bad and the men dressed as babies.

EXPAT FACTOR | Chris Charnas is owner and manager of Espresso Bar Mozzino, a cafe with a retro vibe just off Carnaby Street.

OUR LONDON | Each week an Aussie Times writer will bring you a top five list from their favourite neighbourhood. This week Cohen Brown plays tour guide, and tells us why he loves Camden Town.

It was the end of an era for Australians in London as the iconic Shepherd’s Bush Walkabout closed its doors for the last time on Sunday.

PHOTO GALLERY | It was an event not-to-be missed, and Australian Times were definitely there. Check out our photos from the Shepherd’s Bush Walkabout Closing Party.

Every Australian in the UK has a Walkabout memory. Now, as the final closing day of iconic pub Shepherd's Bush Walkabout approaches, we want to create a memory bank to record the friendships formed and loves lost and found within its green and yellow walls. Share with your friends and ...

OUR LONDON | Each week an Aussie Times writer will bring you a top five list from their favourite neighbourhood. If all roads lead to Rome, then all Tube lines deliver you to Hammersmith. This week MICHAELA GRAY shows you what’s out there once you leave the Underground.

Whether you’re looking to gather and reconnect with old friends, or “sweep away the cobwebs of the week”, Kopapa is the perfect place. Innovative and hearty breakfasts, delicious and energising coffee, and a central yet cosy location.

EXPAT FACTOR | Jeremy Gask is an Australian Racehorse Trainer from South Australia, now based in England with Horses First Racing. Jeremy was a semi-professional footballer and junior state cricketer before embarking on a horse training career. Having trained over 250 winners in Australia, Jeremy has helped create a top ...

OUR LONDON | Each week an Aussie Times writer will bring you a top five list from their favourite neighbourhood. This week GEORGIA DAWES explores the weird and wonderful world of Soho, and comes up with a delectable list of her top five favourites.

There are a number of key elements to a positive online shopping experience, including great products, wide range of styles and fashions, value for money and a high level of customer service.

London coffee-shop chain Harris + Hoole seeks to achieve something of a paradox - a mass-produced artesian family-owned coffee-shop offering corporate convenience packaged as an individualised experience. Whether it will prove successful may ultimately depend on one thing - the coffee.

How can you save on what’s effectively your biggest monthly outlay when money’s tight? The easiest way to reduce your rent without moving to the suburbs is to share.

Think you're a good salesperson? Come and prove it! Experienced, bright, friendly and enthusiastic people needed.

ASTUTE AUSSIE IN LONDON | With the UK now the biggest Islamic finance centre in Europe, and Australia looking to enhance its own credentials in this area, Australians in the UK should consider looking at developing skills in this growing sector.

OUR LONDON | Each week an Australian Times writer will bring you a top five list from their favourite neighbourhood. This week Australian Times Editor ALEX IVETT presents her hood — Newington Green, aka N5.

Advance’s annual search for the best and brightest Australians and Australian university alumni living abroad, including the UK, is now on. Nominate now for the 2014 Advance Global Australian Awards.

Is there anything not to like about Labi? With cosy vibes and heartfelt food, Labi is Fulham's newest culinary oasis.

EXPAT FACTOR | Australian singer/songwriter Bowie Jane is a professionally trained lawyer, with a double degree in Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws. For years she lived a double life, practicing criminal law by day before rushing to gigs at night. Bowie Jane now lives in the UK, and ...

EXPAT FACTOR | As UK campaign manager for the Australian Greens, Mat Hines has managed to combine his full-time career as a lecturer with his passion for politics. He talks to Australian Times about why it's important for Aussie expats to maintain an interest in politics back home, ahead of ...

Moving to and living in a foreign country is tough enough without having to worry about the weather. It’s essential to have the proper clothing to keep you from getting the rainy day blues.

Beat the Heathrow Injection without a costly gym membership by getting fit for free in London with any of our top ten budget friendly exercise events.

Boris Johnson has sparked a vigorous debate in advocating a Free Labour Mobility Zone allowing Australians the right to work freely in the UK. He was inspired by the story of SALLY ROYCROFT, an Australian teacher who was required to return home following the expiration of her visa. In an ...

OPINION | Recent comments by Boris Johnson on improving options for Australians to live and work in the UK has struck a chord with many of our readers. NICOLE FULLER argues it's time to look beyond the attention-grabbing headlines and have a serious debate on the difficulties faced by Australians ...

The mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has called for a bilateral Free Labour Mobility Zone between Australia and the UK to allow citizens of both countries to live and work freely in the other.

THE EXPAT FACTOR | After honing her skills as a commercial graphics and visual effects artist in London, Allison Brownmoore opened boutique Design/VFX studio Blue Spill with her husband Anthony. She talks about the demands of juggling a successful business in the UK and working in feature documentaries.