Category Archives: London

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 II

Posted on 20 March 2024 by pws

Theatres, concerts etc London used to be famous for its theatre life. Now, it’s mostly the same as anywhere else. But you can find interesting local productions if you look around. More theatres use dynamic pricing. As shows become popular, … Continue reading →

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