Monthly Archives: March 2024

Time and a word or two

Posted on 23 March 2024 by pws

The UK uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) as its time system. The whole country uses the same system. We are one hour behind Paris and five hours ahead of New York. It’s worth taking a trip to Greenwich by train, … Continue reading →

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Money matters IV

Posted on 22 March 2024 by pws

Here in the UK, if you buy something, it may be subject to a fixed, country-wide sales tax called Value Added Tax (VAT). It’s 20%. Some items don’t have a tax and are exempt or zero rated, but for most … Continue reading →

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Money matters III

Posted on 21 March 2024 by pws

Cash or card? Despite what people say, most places accept cash and most places accept card. They may prefer card as it’s easier for them. You also have a record of what you spend. Using a card in a foreign … Continue reading →

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