Susie
10-01-2006, 02:10 PM
Hi
For anyone who maybe thinking of returning to the UK thought this thread may help you decide
HOUSE RENTAL/PURCHASE.
www.rightmove.co.uk
SHOPPING.
http://www.abcsigns.co.uk/front.htm
http://www.iceland.co.uk/iceland/icehome.nsf
http://www.tesco.com/
CARS....
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/
http://www.exchangeandmart.co.uk/
ELECTRICS.
http://www.maplin.co.uk/
GOVERNMENT, EDUCATION, MEDICAL.
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/
http://www.shelternet.org.uk/index.cfm
http://www.fco.gov.uk/servlet/Front...d=1007029390554
http://www.dh.gov.uk/Home/fs/en
http://www.nhs.uk/
http://www.des.gov.uk/
MAPS.. Including AA and RAC..
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/
http://www.theaa.com/
http://www.rac.co.uk/
Shipping a car?
Try http://autoshippers.co.uk/, or http://www.import-car.info/, or http://www.dvla.gov.uk/vehicles/exptimpt.htm
Taking back US electrics/electronics?
Try http://freespace.virgin.net/john.cl...cult/compat.htm, or
Need a USA Guide to FAQ's about Britain? Everything from the education system to buying and renting property:
Try [url]http://www.britainusa.com/faq/index2.asp, or http://www.avatar-moving.com/kb/doc_uk.html
http://www.wheatonworldwide.com/agents/
VISAS, IMMIGRATION & NATIONALITY
http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk
http://www.workingintheuk.gov.uk
http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk
http://www.passports.gov.uk
http://www.oisc.gov.uk
http://www.jcwi.org.uk
http://www.ias-uk.org
UK EMBASSIES WORLDWIDE
http://www.britishembassy.gov.uk
FOREIGN EMBASSIES in the UK
http://www.australia.org.uk
http://www.usembassy.org.uk
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/canada...dom/menu-en.asp
http://www.nzembassy.com/home.cfm?c=14
http://www.southafricahouse.com
BANKING
http://www.hsbc.co.uk
http://www.barclays.co.uk
http://www.lloydstsb.com
http://www.rbs.co.uk
http://www.bankofscotland.co.uk
HIGHER EDUCATION
http://www.naric.co.uk (Academic Recognition)
http://www.open.ac.uk (Open University)
http://www.londonexternal.ac.uk
http://www.russellgroup.ac.uk (Group of top UK universities)
DRIVING LICENCE
http://www.dvla.gov.uk
http://www.doeni.gov.uk/dvta/ (Northern Ireland)
PROFESSIONS
http://www.engc.org.uk (Engineers)
http://www.riba.org (Architects)
http://www.gmc-uk.org (Doctors)
http://www.icaew.co.uk (Chartered Accountants)
http://www.icas.org.uk (Chartered Accountants - Scotland)
http://www.accaglobal.com (Certified Accountants)
http://www.cimaglobal.com (Management Accountants)
http://www.bps.org.uk (Psychology)
http://www.cii.co.uk (Insurance, Financial Planning)
http://www.bcs.org.uk (IT)
http://www.tax.org.uk (Tax Planning)
http://www.treasurers.org (Corporate Treasury)
http://www.nmc-uk.org (Nurses)
http://www.lawsoc.org.uk (Law Society, England and Wales)
http://www.lawscot.org.uk (Law Society, Scotland)
http://www.lawsoc-ni.org (Law Society, Northern Ireland)
NEWS and MEDIA
http://news.bbc.co.uk
http://www.itn.co.uk
http://www.sky.com/news
http://www.guardian.co.uk
http://www.independent.co.uk
http://www.timesonline.co.uk
http://www.telegraph.co.uk
EMPLOYMENT
http://www.seek.co.uk
http://www.hays.co.uk
http://www.monster.co.uk
SHOPPING & RETAIL
http://www.sainsburys.co.uk
http://www.tesco.com
http://www.asda.co.uk
http://www.dixons.co.uk
TRAVEL
http://www.flightcentre.co.uk
http://www.trailfinders.co.uk
http://www.flybmi.com (British Midland)
http://www.ba.com (British Airways)
http://www.baa.co.uk (British Airports Authority)
http://www.manchesterairport.co.uk
http://www.bhx.co.uk (Birmingham Airport)
http://www.easyjet.com
http://www.virgin-atlantic.com
http://www.nationalexpress.com (Coach travel)
http://www.nationalrail.co.uk (National Rail Enquiries)
http://www.tfl.gov.uk (London Transport)
http://www.avis.co.uk
http://www.hertz.co.uk
RELIGIOUS DENOMINATIONS
http://www.urc.org.uk
http://www.methodist.org.uk
http://www.cofe.anglican.org
http://www.churchofscotland.org.uk
WEATHER
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk
POLITICAL
http://www.labour.org.uk
http://www.conservatives.com
http://www.libdems.org.uk
http://www.electoralcommission.org.uk
POSTAL & TELECOM
http://www.royalmail.com
http://www.bt.com
http://www.ntl.com
http://www.ofcom.org.uk
http://www.vodafone.co.uk
http://www.virginmobile.co.uk
http://www.orange.co.uk
http://www.ukphoneinfo.com (Phone Numbers)
http://www.newdirectoryenquiries.com/
http://www2.bt.com/edq_resnamesearch/ (Online Directory Enquiry)
http://www.postcodeanywhere.co.uk (Postcode lookup, alternative to Royal Mail)
INTERNET
http://www.btopenworld.com
http://www.wanadoo.co.uk
http://www.demon.net
http://www.virgin.net
http://www.zdnet.co.uk/news
http://www.yahoo.co.uk
http://www.nic.uk (Internet Naming)
DEVOLVED GOVERNMENTS
http://www.scotland.gov.uk
http://www.wales.gov.uk
http://www.nio.gov.uk (Northern Ireland)
OTHER GOVERNMENT SITES
http://www.ons.gov.uk (National Statistics)
http://www.royal.gov.uk
http://www.bankofengland.co.uk (UK Central Bank)
http://www.hmso.gov.uk (Legislation Information)
http://www.parliament.uk
http://www.caa.gov.uk (Civil Aviation Authority)
http://www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk (Taxation)
http://www.hmce.gov.uk (Customs & Excise)
http://www.ta.mod.uk (Territorial Army - UK Army Reserve)
CROWN DEPENDENCIES
http://www.gov.im
http://www.gov.je
http://www.gov.gg
OTHER UK SITES
http://www.londonstockexchange.com
http://www.police.uk/ (Police Service portal)
http://www.bailii.org (Legal Database)
http://www.nacab.org.uk (Citizens Advice Bureau)
http://www.yell.com (Yellow Pages online)
The GRO's ( for people who need to get birth certficates etc):
England and Wales http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/
N. Ireland http://www.groni.gov.uk/index.htm
Ireland http://www.groireland.ie/
Scotland http://www.gro-scotland.gov.uk/
Property Uk wide:
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/rm/
http://www.themovechannel.co.uk/
http://www.thishouseisforsale.co.uk/
Other Uk Media/Newspapers - South Wales media, which include Jobs, cars and homes too:
http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/ ( owned by western mail)
http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/ ( Evening Post including Carmarthen Journal and Llanelli star)
Government:
10 downing street , if you wish to email Blair
http://www.number-10.gov.uk/output/Page1.asp
Pets
Defra and the pets travel scheme
http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/quarantine/index.htm
Maps:
Mulitmap http://www.multimap.com/map/home.cg...advanced=&db=GB
Business( including starting your own business, finance etc - Wales):
WDA ( welsh Development agency)
http://www.wda.co.uk/index.cfm/wda_home/index/en2
For UNI
www.ucas.com
If anyone finds some useful site could you post in this thread, thanks
For anyone who maybe thinking of returning to the UK thought this thread may help you decide
HOUSE RENTAL/PURCHASE.
www.rightmove.co.uk
SHOPPING.
http://www.abcsigns.co.uk/front.htm
http://www.iceland.co.uk/iceland/icehome.nsf
http://www.tesco.com/
CARS....
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/
http://www.exchangeandmart.co.uk/
ELECTRICS.
http://www.maplin.co.uk/
GOVERNMENT, EDUCATION, MEDICAL.
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/
http://www.shelternet.org.uk/index.cfm
http://www.fco.gov.uk/servlet/Front...d=1007029390554
http://www.dh.gov.uk/Home/fs/en
http://www.nhs.uk/
http://www.des.gov.uk/
MAPS.. Including AA and RAC..
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/
http://www.theaa.com/
http://www.rac.co.uk/
Shipping a car?
Try http://autoshippers.co.uk/, or http://www.import-car.info/, or http://www.dvla.gov.uk/vehicles/exptimpt.htm
Taking back US electrics/electronics?
Try http://freespace.virgin.net/john.cl...cult/compat.htm, or
Need a USA Guide to FAQ's about Britain? Everything from the education system to buying and renting property:
Try [url]http://www.britainusa.com/faq/index2.asp, or http://www.avatar-moving.com/kb/doc_uk.html
http://www.wheatonworldwide.com/agents/
VISAS, IMMIGRATION & NATIONALITY
http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk
http://www.workingintheuk.gov.uk
http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk
http://www.passports.gov.uk
http://www.oisc.gov.uk
http://www.jcwi.org.uk
http://www.ias-uk.org
UK EMBASSIES WORLDWIDE
http://www.britishembassy.gov.uk
FOREIGN EMBASSIES in the UK
http://www.australia.org.uk
http://www.usembassy.org.uk
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/canada...dom/menu-en.asp
http://www.nzembassy.com/home.cfm?c=14
http://www.southafricahouse.com
BANKING
http://www.hsbc.co.uk
http://www.barclays.co.uk
http://www.lloydstsb.com
http://www.rbs.co.uk
http://www.bankofscotland.co.uk
HIGHER EDUCATION
http://www.naric.co.uk (Academic Recognition)
http://www.open.ac.uk (Open University)
http://www.londonexternal.ac.uk
http://www.russellgroup.ac.uk (Group of top UK universities)
DRIVING LICENCE
http://www.dvla.gov.uk
http://www.doeni.gov.uk/dvta/ (Northern Ireland)
PROFESSIONS
http://www.engc.org.uk (Engineers)
http://www.riba.org (Architects)
http://www.gmc-uk.org (Doctors)
http://www.icaew.co.uk (Chartered Accountants)
http://www.icas.org.uk (Chartered Accountants - Scotland)
http://www.accaglobal.com (Certified Accountants)
http://www.cimaglobal.com (Management Accountants)
http://www.bps.org.uk (Psychology)
http://www.cii.co.uk (Insurance, Financial Planning)
http://www.bcs.org.uk (IT)
http://www.tax.org.uk (Tax Planning)
http://www.treasurers.org (Corporate Treasury)
http://www.nmc-uk.org (Nurses)
http://www.lawsoc.org.uk (Law Society, England and Wales)
http://www.lawscot.org.uk (Law Society, Scotland)
http://www.lawsoc-ni.org (Law Society, Northern Ireland)
NEWS and MEDIA
http://news.bbc.co.uk
http://www.itn.co.uk
http://www.sky.com/news
http://www.guardian.co.uk
http://www.independent.co.uk
http://www.timesonline.co.uk
http://www.telegraph.co.uk
EMPLOYMENT
http://www.seek.co.uk
http://www.hays.co.uk
http://www.monster.co.uk
SHOPPING & RETAIL
http://www.sainsburys.co.uk
http://www.tesco.com
http://www.asda.co.uk
http://www.dixons.co.uk
TRAVEL
http://www.flightcentre.co.uk
http://www.trailfinders.co.uk
http://www.flybmi.com (British Midland)
http://www.ba.com (British Airways)
http://www.baa.co.uk (British Airports Authority)
http://www.manchesterairport.co.uk
http://www.bhx.co.uk (Birmingham Airport)
http://www.easyjet.com
http://www.virgin-atlantic.com
http://www.nationalexpress.com (Coach travel)
http://www.nationalrail.co.uk (National Rail Enquiries)
http://www.tfl.gov.uk (London Transport)
http://www.avis.co.uk
http://www.hertz.co.uk
RELIGIOUS DENOMINATIONS
http://www.urc.org.uk
http://www.methodist.org.uk
http://www.cofe.anglican.org
http://www.churchofscotland.org.uk
WEATHER
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk
POLITICAL
http://www.labour.org.uk
http://www.conservatives.com
http://www.libdems.org.uk
http://www.electoralcommission.org.uk
POSTAL & TELECOM
http://www.royalmail.com
http://www.bt.com
http://www.ntl.com
http://www.ofcom.org.uk
http://www.vodafone.co.uk
http://www.virginmobile.co.uk
http://www.orange.co.uk
http://www.ukphoneinfo.com (Phone Numbers)
http://www.newdirectoryenquiries.com/
http://www2.bt.com/edq_resnamesearch/ (Online Directory Enquiry)
http://www.postcodeanywhere.co.uk (Postcode lookup, alternative to Royal Mail)
INTERNET
http://www.btopenworld.com
http://www.wanadoo.co.uk
http://www.demon.net
http://www.virgin.net
http://www.zdnet.co.uk/news
http://www.yahoo.co.uk
http://www.nic.uk (Internet Naming)
DEVOLVED GOVERNMENTS
http://www.scotland.gov.uk
http://www.wales.gov.uk
http://www.nio.gov.uk (Northern Ireland)
OTHER GOVERNMENT SITES
http://www.ons.gov.uk (National Statistics)
http://www.royal.gov.uk
http://www.bankofengland.co.uk (UK Central Bank)
http://www.hmso.gov.uk (Legislation Information)
http://www.parliament.uk
http://www.caa.gov.uk (Civil Aviation Authority)
http://www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk (Taxation)
http://www.hmce.gov.uk (Customs & Excise)
http://www.ta.mod.uk (Territorial Army - UK Army Reserve)
CROWN DEPENDENCIES
http://www.gov.im
http://www.gov.je
http://www.gov.gg
OTHER UK SITES
http://www.londonstockexchange.com
http://www.police.uk/ (Police Service portal)
http://www.bailii.org (Legal Database)
http://www.nacab.org.uk (Citizens Advice Bureau)
http://www.yell.com (Yellow Pages online)
The GRO's ( for people who need to get birth certficates etc):
England and Wales http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/
N. Ireland http://www.groni.gov.uk/index.htm
Ireland http://www.groireland.ie/
Scotland http://www.gro-scotland.gov.uk/
Property Uk wide:
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/rm/
http://www.themovechannel.co.uk/
http://www.thishouseisforsale.co.uk/
Other Uk Media/Newspapers - South Wales media, which include Jobs, cars and homes too:
http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/ ( owned by western mail)
http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/ ( Evening Post including Carmarthen Journal and Llanelli star)
Government:
10 downing street , if you wish to email Blair
http://www.number-10.gov.uk/output/Page1.asp
Pets
Defra and the pets travel scheme
http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/quarantine/index.htm
Maps:
Mulitmap http://www.multimap.com/map/home.cg...advanced=&db=GB
Business( including starting your own business, finance etc - Wales):
WDA ( welsh Development agency)
http://www.wda.co.uk/index.cfm/wda_home/index/en2
For UNI
www.ucas.com
If anyone finds some useful site could you post in this thread, thanks