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US expat's UK culture shock over pillow sizes

An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.

10 Home Décor Mistakes That Scare Off Buyers

Award-winning property stager Liv Conlon reveals the top interior design errors that sabotage house sales, from gothic themes to X-rated bedrooms. Learn how to create a buyer-friendly blank canvas.

2025 on track to be UK's hottest year ever

The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.

UK's Most Misspelled Words: Colour Tops List

New analysis reveals the words Brits struggle to spell most, with 'colour' and 'favourite' leading the list. Is autocorrect to blame for our declining spelling skills?

Family finds travelling world cheaper than UK rent

Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.

Brits ditch UK for Netherlands and never return

Discover why a growing number of British expats are making the Netherlands their permanent home, citing superior cycling infrastructure, work-life balance, and cultural charm as reasons they're never returning to Britain.

Best Tax-Free Countries for Brits in 2025

Discover the top destinations where British expats can legally pay zero income tax while enjoying sun-drenched beaches and vibrant cultures. Our 2025 guide reveals everything from Middle Eastern gems to tropical paradises.

American in England: 7 Cultural Shocks

An American expat reveals the biggest cultural shocks of life in England, from baffling slang and weather obsessions to the quirks of British social etiquette.

Escape UK Rain & Tax: Save £2k/Month in Tenerife

Fed up with the UK's grey skies and high taxes, Tom Fox swapped Britain for Tenerife, cutting his monthly bills by thousands and embracing a sun-drenched lifestyle. Discover his secrets to a cheaper, happier life abroad.

Love Island's Malin Andersson training to be an NHS midwife

Former Love Island contestant Malin Andersson reveals she is retraining as an NHS midwife in a heartfelt new career move, before embarking on a fresh start in Barcelona. The reality star opens up about her inspiring journey from TV fame to pursuing a mean

UK mum reveals Dubai move saves family £800 monthly

A British mother reveals how swapping UK struggles for Dubai's sunshine economy saved her family £800 monthly, with cheaper bills, better schools, and zero income tax transforming their quality of life.

American Expat's Top 10 UK Culture Shocks

An American living in Britain reveals the top cultural shocks, from the mystery of warm beer to the unspoken rules of the queue, in this hilarious and insightful guide to UK life.

Canadian Reveals Biggest UK Culture Shocks

A Canadian expat reveals the biggest surprises, from the charm of pubs and the complexity of taps to the bluntness of British humour and the reality of 'Costa Coffee' culture.

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