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Have you ever visited somewhere and wished you had that bit of extra information to make the trip easier? Look no further!

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Electrical Supply

In UK the electrical supply is 240 volts AC, 50 Hz. Standard power supply plugs are three pin square. You should equip yourself with adaptors as required. There is a distinction made between lighting and power for fusing purposes.

Embassies and Consulates

There are just short of 50 Embassies, Consulates and High Commissions in London, so there is a good chance that your country's will be amongst them. Part of their remit is to look after and preserve your interests whilst you are in UK.

Estate Agents

Contrary to popular belief Estate Agents these days can't afford to spend their days watching the world go by from the comfort of their offices. Our selection includes agents specialising in both the rental market and home purchase.

Fire

The London Fire Brigade is a highly trained force of people with five main roles; fire prevention as a primary task, legislating against fire risks in public places, workplaces etc., response to fire and emergency situations, special services to deal with catastrophes other than fire, and emergency planning to cope with possible large-scale disasters.

Left Luggage and Lost Property

The leaving of luggage in London is not as popular as it used to be on account of risks imposed by terrorism. That said, stringent measures have been applied to tighten up security and nowadays it is possible to find left luggage facilities in most public places, including railways stations, airports, museums and the like.

London Media

Let's start with the newspapers. London has 13 daily national newspapers, two of which are concerned solely with sport and another with money. If you are looking for gravitas you have a choice of four.

Manners

The English are on the whole a fairly private and mannerly bunch. Obviously the cities are generally not quite as polite as more rural areas. Formal and business occasions are a different matter, however, with a whole host of social niceties to keep your eye on.

Passports and Visas

We recommend that passports should have at least six months' validity upon arrival in UK. Non-EU passport holders should check with their local embassy before travelling to UK, as visas may be required for some countries.

Personal Security

Personal security in London, or anywhere else, is very largely a matter of common sense and listening to your instincts. Despite the horror stories that one sometimes hears, London is a pretty civilised sort of place and when you measure the level of crime to the level of possibility the statistics take on a new perspective.

Police

The main Police Force in London is the Metropolitan Police, known colloquially as 'the Met'. It stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the City of London Police, whose responsibility is broadly the 'square mile' of the financial sector of London, also the British Transport Police and the Royal Parks Constabulary.

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