Links
Information about UK immigration and work permit:
UKimmigration.com
workpermit.com
Useful transport links:
Transport for London
National Rail Enquiries
www.streetmap.co.uk
Information about accommodation in London:
www.londonlodging.co.uk
www.gumtree.com
www.loot.com
www.moveflat.com
www.spareroom.co.uk
Information about the UK health service:
On-line training courses:
CV Writing & Student Services:
www.professional-cv-services.co.uk
Information for International Education:
Advice on how to get a National Insurance number:
Information from the Department of Social Security about the UK benefits system:
Advice on tax in the UK including tax rates:
Information about work permits in the UK:
Japanese related links:
- The JET Alumni Association: www.jetaa.org.uk
- Scholarships, grants and Japan-related events: www.daiwa-foundation.org.uk
- Japan-related business information: www.jetro.go.jp/uk www.jetro.go.jp
- Government website for businesses trading with Japan: www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk/ukti/appmanager/ukti/splash
- Information about teaching English in Japan: www.jet-uk.org
- Consulate General of Japan, London: www.uk.emb-japan.go.jp
- Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the UK: www.jcci.org.uk
- Nippon Club: www.nipponclub.co.uk
- Home Office: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
- Work Permits: www.workingintheuk.gov.uk
- Visas: www.ukvisas.gov.uk
- Department of work and Pension: www.dwp.gov.uk
- SOAS Language centre: www.soas.ac.uk/languagecentre
- The Council for International Education: www.ukcosa.org.uk
- Japan Foundation: www.jpf.go.jp www.jpf.org.uk
- Japan Society: www.japansociety.org.uk
- Opening a bank account: www.fsa.gov.uk/consumer/02_HOW/Banking/mn_how_open.html
www.fsa.gov.uk/consumer/09_SAVINGS/savings_accounts/mn_identity.html www.bba.org.uk/content/1/c4/58/03/proving_your_ID_2005.pdf
For cross cultural awareness and training programmes:
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