Bureaucracy
NI number, council tax, post-Brexit visas and tasks on GOV.UK.
United Kingdom
A practical guide for students and workers in the UK
Updated on: Apr 21, 2026
Housing and rent
AST vs Scotland/Wales/NI, deposit protection, Right to Rent, guarantors, council tax, HMO rules, and safe searching.
Daily survival
Transport, groceries, bills and plugs — routines in the UK.
Health and medical insurance
NHS, GP registration, IHS and useful numbers (111, 999).
Work and taxes
Right to work, contracts, minimum wage and ACAS.
Finance
UK current accounts, Faster Payments and Direct Debit, credit file, HMRC, ISAs, and scam awareness.