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Questions: Housing and homeLondon1 min

Choosing a London neighbourhood for everyday life

Mark work, study, regular activities and people you visit. Check several routes from the actual property with TfL Journey Planner at the times you will travel. Include walking, interchanges and the evening return. Two homes in one borough…

Questions: Children and familyAcross the UK2 min

How should you compare primary schools in London?

Choosing a primary school starts with two questions: does it suit your child, and is obtaining a place realistic? An attractive building, an old Outstanding judgement and a neighbour's review only cover part of the decision. Compare…

Questions: Education and languagesLondon1 min

Booking a Christmas wreath workshop in London

Christmas wreath workshops usually appear in florists’, gardens’, museums’ and adult-learning listings in autumn. Search the activity and area, then check the event year. Photographs from last year do not confirm a new intake.

Questions: Money and shoppingAcross the UK1 min

Buying clothes online in the UK: sizing, sellers and returns

ASOS and John Lewis are useful starting points for comparing brands, but convenience depends on the item and seller. A marketplace item may be dispatched by a Brand Partner with a separate return address. Check the named seller and whether…

Questions: Social life and eventsLondon1 min

Cocktails after Work in Central London

Start with Bar Américain near Piccadilly. Its official page provides cocktail menus, opening times and reservations for some tables while retaining walk-in space. It is a useful central meeting option, although an unreserved table is not…

Questions: Self-employment and businessAcross the UK1 min

Preparing to set up a UK limited company

A limited company is not the right starting structure for every business. Compare liability, partners, client requirements, reporting costs and funding plans. GOV.UK starts with choosing the appropriate structure, rather than buying an…