Category Archives: Travel

Getting around London

Posted on 24 March 2024 by pws

Don’t be afraid of using public transport. If you have never done so before, know that it is as safe as can be, efficient, clean, easy(ish) to use and cheap. Oh no, hang on, strike that last one. We’ll come … Continue reading →

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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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