Living in the UK

I just called the HMRC IR35 number, 03002003885, and they are incredibly helpful. They can provide advice over the phone but recommend that I email them my contract and lots of information to help them decide whether I’m in or out. This service is free! and can take a month and then the decision they make is […]

Go to: (System) Settings>Wireless & Networks (more. . .)>Mobile Networks>Access Point Names. Create new APN by pressing on the plus symbol with a circle. Enter the following information: Connection Name: giffgaff APN: giffgaff.com Proxy: Not set Port: Not Set Username: giffgaff Password: password Server: http://mmsc.mediamessaging.co.uk:8002 MMSC: http://mmsc.mediamessaging.co.uk:8002 MMS proxy: 82.132.254.1 MMS port: 8080 MCC: 234 […]

This number is ex-directory. It took me ten minutes in the Post Office phone menu to get to speak to a person who could tell me it. +44190523608

In Newport for the “premium” passport service. The premium service consists of an initial five minute appointment, followed by four hours of waiting for the passport to be made. The passport office is on the outskirts of the city centre, next to a massive Asda. The Asda car park allows parking for up to three […]

When I buy a car, or help someone else do so, I always check everything on this list.

Go here to find a doctor: http://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/pages/servicesearch.aspx I don’t remember what ID you need to take; I would take all ID cards and proof of home address and of where you work. I’m sure you don’t need all this but best to be safe. When you get there you’ll have to fill in a form […]