To work in the UK, you’ll eventually need a National Insurance Number. The process is simple: 1. Apply online 2. Upload passport + selfie 3. Wait ~4 weeks for letter 4. Start working — you don’t need it first (but you'll be paying the wrong amount of tax) Where are you in the process? 👇 Advice and Tips?

Council Tax = local fee for bins, police, fire, parks, etc. What affects the cost? - Area - Number of adults - Home value - Discounts applied (students, single person, low-income, etc.) Single-person discount = 25% off 💸 Already checked your area’s band? 👇 Comment your postcode area with costs (e.g. SE1, W9, SW11).

A lot of people struggle here, so here are agencies worth trying: - Reed - Michael Page - Hays - Adecco - Morgan Hunt - Huntress - Office Angels - Randstad Tip: Don’t wait until you’re in London — start sending your CV now. What field are you looking to work in? 👇 Comment your industry.

Avoid the old-school banks at first. These are the simple, fast options: Wise - Low-fee international transfers - Real exchange rates (no markup) - Fast, easy setup for new expats Monzo - Easiest to open - App-based - Accepts new expats quickly Revolut - Good for travel - Multi-currency - Fast digital onboarding Starling - Best savings features - Great app tools - Strong customer support What’s everyone opening first? 👇 Comment “Wise / Monzo / Revolut / Starling”.