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Absentee Voting
- Democrats Abroad
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Federal Voting Assistance Program
Assists Americans in registering to vote.
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Overseas Vote Foundation
This organization works to assist Americans abroad with information about getting registered to vote and requesting their absentee ballots before the deadlines. Assume you're not registered to vote EVERY year as they are removing people regularly.
- Republicans Overseas
American Cars
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American Auto Club UK
American car owners and enthusiasts, shows/meet-ups, and a monthly magazine.
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How to Import a Car to UK from USA
For those permanently importing a car to England.
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Ship My Car
Import and Export services to / from the UK
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Global Relocations
International removal experts specialising in overseas relocations to and from the UK to virtually every country in the world. Also offers car shipping.
American Foods and Products
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AmericanFizz
Online shop for American Groceries, drinks, soda, candy and much more. Check out their clearance items for great offers! Free delivery on orders over £50.
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American Food Store
Importing your favourite American groceries. (London shop/Internet sales)
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American Sodas
American pop and snack specialists.
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American Fizz
American UK term for candy. More, Soda, and Groceries.
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ASDA
Supermarket chain, now owned by Walmart. There's a good chance of finding a few American foods here, but it is a typical British grocery store.
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B & M
Bargain store chain, often carrying some American goodies, like Mountain Dew, candy and cereals.
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Melbury & Appleton
Selection of American groceries.
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Ocado
Grocery chain offering a selection of American Products.
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Partridges Market
Offers a selection of American foods.
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Selfridges
British department store, with a Foodhall that offers American products from time to time.
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American Sweets
Importer of American snacks, sweets and sodas, as well as American grocery items.
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American Food Store
American groceries, snacks, patriotic decor, household products, and Mexican ingredients.
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Waitrose
British supermarket chain, more upscale. May offer some American goodies, and seasonally, such as In the UK, canned food items are tinned items, the "tin" is a can. More pumpkin.
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World Import
Offers 220 volt American appliances and electronics, huzzah!
American Media
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Broadcast Live Radio/TV
International Radio and TV broadcast directory, including US and UK.
American Sports
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NFL GamePass
NFL GamePass is a live game streaming service offered outside of the USA.
British Citizenship
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British By Descent
Blogger campaign for UK citizenship equality. Not updated since 2012, but great info anyway.
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Dual Citizenship FAQ (Archive)
United States law regarding dual citizenship.
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British Citizenship (Gov.uk)
How to become a UK citizen.
British Groceries
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Real Foods
Source of products for special diets. Natural, ethical, healthy foods.
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Selfridges
British department store, with a Foodhall that offers American products from time to time.
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Tesco Supermarket
British supermarket chain.
Charities UK
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Young Minds
Children's mental health resources.
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Citizen’s Advice Bureau (CAB)
CAB is a charity offering confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Covering work, immigration, benefits, and many other legal topics.
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Advicenow
Charity with legal guides on a range of topics.
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CALM – Campaign Against Living Miserably
Suicide prevention charity, offering resources for depression, support, and a hotline.
Children & Parenting
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Good Schools Guide
Independent reviews of UK schools, including a comparison of US/UK school systems. Find the top UK schools and International schools in London.
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Young Minds
Children's mental health resources.
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UK Child Car Seat Law
Guidance for child car seat requirements in the UK.
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US Embassy Citizen Services – Family Services
Adoptions, parental passport consent advice, and registering births abroad for children's passports.
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Education Otherwise
Charity providing information about home schooling in the UK.
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Child and Family Benefits
All families have a right to certain benefits, like the US child tax credits. It's important to register no matter your income because stay at home parents get pension credits as well!
Crisis / Emergencies
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Samaritans
A charity organization that helps those in suicidal crisis with a 24-hr hotline.
Driving
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UK Child Car Seat Law
Guidance for child car seat requirements in the UK.
Electronics
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Voltage Converters
Lots of reasonably priced voltage converters and travel adapters, step-up or step-down. Formerly known as 220-volt converters.
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DVD Overseas Electronics
Great source of multi-region or region free DVD and Blu-ray players.
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World Import
Offers 220 volt American appliances and electronics, huzzah!
Expat Blogs & Writers
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British By Descent
Blogger campaign for UK citizenship equality. Not updated since 2012, but great info anyway.
Expat Resources
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Relocate Magazine
Information and support for those relocating.
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Citizen’s Advice Bureau (CAB)
CAB is a charity offering confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Covering work, immigration, benefits, and many other legal topics.
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Advicenow
Charity with legal guides on a range of topics.
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Notaries Society
Search for notaries by British term for zip code, part of the address. More.
Finances
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Money (UK)
UK based money advice and financial service ratings/reviews. Shop insurance, loans, and other financial services.
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Child and Family Benefits
All families have a right to certain benefits, like the US child tax credits. It's important to register no matter your income because stay at home parents get pension credits as well!
Health/Medical
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Depression Alliance
Organization that helps find Therapists near you, or online.
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Samaritans
A charity organization that helps those in suicidal crisis with a 24-hr hotline.
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CALM – Campaign Against Living Miserably
Suicide prevention charity, offering resources for depression, support, and a hotline.
Healthcare Surcharge
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Healthcare Surcharge Calculator
Temporary Visas require prior payment of an NHS Healthcare Surcharge.
Home & Housing
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Find your local Council
Search your local council by postcode, for trash collection, county information and property tax information.
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London Relocation
London property search specialists.
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Zoopla Property Search
Properties for sale and rent, Zillow equivalent for the UK.
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Property Heatmap
Maps showing where property values are highest.
Imports- Customs and Duty
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Customs duty calculator
Calculate the customs duties on imported packages.
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Customs and Duties Collection
The official UK Government guidance on import taxes. Note that Royal Mail also charges an additional £8 fee to collect these taxes too.
International Movers
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Ship My Car
Import and Export services to / from the UK
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Atlantic International Movers
Specialising in Global Relocations.
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Britannia Bradshaw Removals & Storage
Specialists in International moving, established in 1884. One of the top UK moving companies.
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Expat Quotes – International Movers
Packing, shipping and delivery abroad. Compare quotes from up to 5 moving services.
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John Mason International Removals
International moving specialists. Shipping containers from £1,500 £ Great British Pound (Sterling) More and excess baggage from as little as £150.One of the UK's largest International Removal and Shipping Companies
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Rainier Overseas Movers
Door to door packing and shipping for an all service move. Based in Washington state, over thirty years experience.
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Crown Relocations
International removal (moving) and pet relocation services. Over 60 years experience.
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Bournes Removals and Relocation
Professional house removals, storage and relocation, 147 years of service.
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Global Relocations
International removal experts specialising in overseas relocations to and from the UK to virtually every country in the world. Also offers car shipping.
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Pickfords Removals and Storage
Provides international relocations to all corners of the globe.
International Shipping
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Ship My Car
Import and Export services to / from the UK
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Excess Baggage Company
Door to door baggage delivery and box shipping.
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MyUS.com
Package forwarding, get a USA or UK address for stores that won't ship internationally.. Helping international shoppers buy and ship what they love from the US and the UK.
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UPS International Shipping Quotes
Get a quote online to ship via UPS.
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US Postal Service Shipping Calculator
Quick and easy shipping calculator.
Jobs & Working
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Goodmoves
Charity and volunteer sector roles in Scotland.
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UK Job Search
UK Government job search website.
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Reed Salary Checker
Average salaries in the UK.
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HM Revenue & Customs – HMRC
UK Tax office, like the IRS.
Language & Culture
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Separated By a Common Language
Observations on British and American English by an American linguist in the UK. Super interesting blog about English differences.
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Septic’s Companion
A poorly-researched dictionary of British Slang words and phrases, written by some guy off the internet.
Mail Forwarding
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MyUS.com
Package forwarding, get a USA or UK address for stores that won't ship internationally.. Helping international shoppers buy and ship what they love from the US and the UK.
NHS
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Healthcare Surcharge Calculator
Temporary Visas require prior payment of an NHS Healthcare Surcharge.
Passports
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American Citizen Services of US Embassy (UK)
U.S. Citizen Services at the Embassy in London consists of the Passport & Citizenship Unit, the Special Consular Services Unit, and the Federal Benefits Unit. Closed to the public on U.S. and British Public In addition to a special day of the year, a holiday can also refer to a vacation or vacation time off work. More.
Pet Travel
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Crown Relocations
International removal (moving) and pet relocation services. Over 60 years experience.
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UK Pet Travel Program
UK Gov guidance: Bring your pet to Great Britain: step by step.
Phone
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Planet Talk
Cheap long distance distance services, from 1.2p per minute, with smart phone apps.
TV
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Cord Busters UK
Founded in 2016, Cord Busters is now one of the leading destinations for TV Cord Cutters in the UK, with news, reviews and guides for TV and tech enthusiasts.
Travel
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London Tubemap
Alternative version of the tube map, geographically correct.
UK Embassy
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UK Embassies in the USA
Getting a Visa to study, work, or visit the UK.
UK Government
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Find your local Council
Search your local council by postcode, for trash collection, county information and property tax information.
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HM Revenue & Customs – HMRC
UK Tax office, like the IRS.
UK Tax
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HM Revenue & Customs – HMRC
UK Tax office, like the IRS.
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UK Salary Tax Calculator
See the breakdown of how much the Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs, now known as HMR More will take from your salary.
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Self-Assessment for UK Tax
Self-assessment help for self-employed in the UK. Try it for free.
US Citizenship
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American Citizen Services of US Embassy (UK)
U.S. Citizen Services at the Embassy in London consists of the Passport & Citizenship Unit, the Special Consular Services Unit, and the Federal Benefits Unit. Closed to the public on U.S. and British Public Holidays.
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Dual Citizenship FAQ (Archive)
United States law regarding dual citizenship.
US Tax
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Artio Partners
American expat tax services.
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Global Tax Network
Network of firms specializing in expatriate tax for US and UK.
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Greenback Expat Tax Service
Expat tax preparation and advice, with clear pricing.
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Intaxact
Expat tax services for US and UK.
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Online Taxman
American expat tax services.
Utilities
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USwitch
Broadband, mobiles, banking, insurance and energy utility comparison
Visas & Immigration
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Ecctis (fka NARIC)
Formerly NARIC. Support providing evidence the level of your degree and/or your English language proficiency for the UK Home Office.
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Notaries Society
Search for notaries by postcode.
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British By Descent
Blogger campaign for UK citizenship equality. Not updated since 2012, but great info anyway.
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Dual Citizenship FAQ (Archive)
United States law regarding dual citizenship.
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British Citizenship (Gov.uk)
How to become a UK citizen.
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UK Embassies in the USA
Getting a Visa to study, work, or visit the UK.
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Work Visas (Gov.uk)
Skilled Worker visa, Graduate visa, other work visas.
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Apply for a Visa (Gov.uk)
Apply to visit, work, study, settle or seek asylum in the UK.
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UK Visas & Immigration (fka UKBA)
Part of the Home Office. Formerly United Kingdom Border Agency - another former name of the government body overseeing visas and immigration, now UKVI. More, UK Border Agency. Check if you need a visa.
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Visitor Visa Application
The United Kingdom Visas & Immigration Agency, current name. Previous names: UKBA, IND More online Visitor Visa application website, start the process to apply.
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OISC – Find an Immigration Advisor
Find a registered immigration advisor. OISC regulates immigration advisers and makes sure they meet certain standards.
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Healthcare Surcharge Calculator
Temporary Visas require prior payment of an NHS Healthcare Surcharge.
Visiting UK
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Supporting Documents for Visiting the UK
UKVI Guide to the Documents Required to Visit the UK are the same as those required for a Visa.
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Visitor Visa Application
The UKVI online Visitor Visa application website, start the process to apply.
Visitor Visa
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Supporting Documents for Visiting the UK
UKVI Guide to the Documents Required to Visit the UK are the same as those required for a Visa.
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Visitor Visa Application
The UKVI online Visitor Visa application website, start the process to apply.
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OISC – Find an Immigration Advisor
Find a registered immigration advisor. OISC regulates immigration advisers and makes sure they meet certain standards.
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