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17/05/2024

🇬🇧 New to the UK?

Then we’ve got your back when it comes to stretching your budget, especially for the all-important food expenses. 🥑🍞🛒

Discover smart spending tips & the cheapest supermarkets to make your pounds go further.

🔗Click the link below to access our quick guide on savvy food shopping!👇

https://blog.trymaze.com/posts/how-to-save-on-food-in-the-uk-guide-for-newcomers-and-international-students

14/05/2024

As of April 6th, 2024, UK employees enjoy a reduced National Insurance rate of 8%, down from 10% earlier this year and 12% in 2023 📉

Self-employed individuals also caught a break, with Class 4 NI contributions dropping from 9% to 6%.

Want to find out how much difference it makes? Click the link below to use the NI calculator 🧮

https://trymaze.webflow.io/tools/national-insurance-calculator

01/05/2024

Happy May Day to those who work incredibly hard to make their lives worthwhile.

Well done worker! 👏🏽

08/04/2024

🗓 It’s a new tax year in the UK! 🇬🇧

As of April 6th, we’ve kicked off the 2024/25 tax year and now is a great time to consider if you’ve paid the right amount of income tax for the past tax year.

Income Tax for 6 April 2023 to 5 April 2024 will be calculated over the coming months, usually between June and October.

Keep an eye on your posts and emails during this period - you may get that satisfying HMRC letter (P800) stating you paid too much and are due a refund!
The letter will also explain how to get your refund or pay any tax you owe.👀

But don’t sit around waiting - you can be proactive! If you think you overpaid income tax last year based on your records, you can kickstart the process by contacting HMRC directly.

Share this post to spread the tax refund awareness!

22/03/2024

🚨 New to the UK? Don’t fall victim to scams targeting newcomers! 🚨

Our blog exposes the common tactics scammers use to take advantage of those unfamiliar with the local ways.

From rental cons to job recruitment fraud - learn about spotting the red flags 🚩 and steering clear of the most common scams.

Click the link in our story to read the full post and share it with any friends embarking on their own UK journey 🇬🇧

18/03/2024

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06/03/2024

Moving abroad doesn’t just change your address, it changes you.

Has living in the UK reshaped you in any way? 👀

Share your stories below 👇🏼

21/02/2024

Brace yourselves, council tax bills are on the rise across England from 1st April.

🗣️New announcements reveal most Councils plan to raise tax rates by the maximum 4.99% permitted without a referendum vote.

Few cash-strapped councils like Birmingham are going even higher - a whopping 9.99% increase to recover from bankruptcy.

Want to know exactly how your 2024/2025 tax bill will look? We’ve got all the deets.

Tap the link below to see what’s coming for your area👇
https://news.sky.com/story/council-tax-how-much-is-yours-going-up-by-13076146

20/02/2024

Need a trusty guide on your relocation journey? Our comprehensive toolkit has you covered with resources on:

✈️ Pre-departure prep
🏥 Health services
🏠 Finding housing
💼 Kickstarting your career
💰 Taxes and managing your finances..And so much more!

Get the support you need to navigate your big move with confidence.

Tap here to access Maze toolkit now: https://www.trymaze.com/tools

17/11/2023

🌏 Happy ! 🎉 Let's celebrate the power of diversity. We're grateful for the richness and invaluable contributions that international students bring to our global community.

Share your experiences of learning from different cultures and tag a friend who's made your world more diverse!

18/09/2023

Big News Alert: The UK government has announced significant changes to visa costs!

📢 Starting from October, there's a 15% increase in most work and visit visas, and a minimum 20% rise in study visas, and certificates of sponsorship.

Check our story to read update

03/04/2023

Good news! The National Minimum Wage rate just got its highest increase ever! 💰💸💰

The national minimum wage gets reviewed every year by the government based on economic conditions, average income, and cost of living.

But with rising inflation, will it really make a difference to our income? 🤔 Let's discuss in the comments below!

03/04/2023

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08/03/2023

Happy International Women’s Day!

24/02/2023

Moving to England is a popular choice for a number of reasons; it’s home to London, the nation’s capital that attracts the most funding. It also hosts major urban cities with ample opportunities and booming expat communities.

Why should anyone consider Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland?

Scotland boasts of a high level of education, relatively low cost of living, a low level of crime compared to the rest of the country and a high employment rate.

Wales is an inexpensive place to live with its low cost of housing. It’s ideal for life away from densely populated cities and offers fresh air, natural green scenery and vast landscapes. The quality of healthcare is especially lauded for being better other regions’.

Similar to Wales, Northern Ireland is a cheaper place to live, in terms of food, rent and utilities and general cost of living. It’s also a great destination if you are looking to live and work in a country with excellent amenities, easy commute and low crime rates.

Compared to England, these other 3 regions also have better NHS services.

So where will you rather move to?

14/02/2023

Happy Valentine’s Day! 💕

01/02/2023

Ever wondered how to kickstart your career as a dependant partner?

Check out our latest relocation story⬇️

https://blog.trymaze.com/posts/relocation-story-how-i-landed-a-uk-civil-service-job

Ever wondered how to kickstart your career as a dependant partner? Then this interview may be of interest to you. Today’s subject, Adenike, joined ...

26/01/2023

Do you need Immigration advice?

Find OISC regulated Immigration Advisers around your locality with this tool!
https://www.trymaze.com/tools/find-an-immigration-adviser

Use the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) Adviser Finder to find a registered adviser near you.

10/01/2023

It’s early days in the year 2023, what do you hope to achieve before the mid year?

Tell us in the comments below 👇🏼

01/01/2023

Welcome change, embrace adventure and make this new year one you’ll never forget!

We wish you a Happy 2023! 🎊🥂

25/12/2022

14/12/2022

Did you know that you can apply to teach in the UK with a foreign teaching qualification? ✨

From 1 February 2023, qualified teachers from newly eligible countries will be able to apply through the Teaching Regulation Agency for the qualified teacher status (QTS) in the UK.

The QTS is a legal requirement to teach in many schools in England and there are currently 4 routes available to QTS for anyone with a foreign teaching qualification.

Find out more: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apply-for-qualified-teacher-status-qts-if-you-teach-outside-the-uk/routes-to-qualified-teacher-status-qts-for-teachers-and-those-with-teaching-experience-outside-the-uk

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07/12/2022

If you have a residence permit that allows you to live in the UK, it may include the condition that you have no recourse to public funds.

This means you can’t access a range of benefits given to people on a low income by the UK government.

Claiming public funds where your visa condition does not permit could lead to the cancellation of your visa and the refusal of future visa applications.

Read more on the Home office guidance on public funds:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-funds--2/public-funds

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28/11/2022

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25/11/2022

Trying to decide what city to move to next? 🤔

Get insight into the average monthly rental prices across England with this tool! 🏙️🌆

Check it out: https://www.trymaze.com/tools/local-authority-analysis

Median monthly private rental price in England, by local authorities and bedroom category, 1 Oct 2020 to 30 Sept 2021

19/11/2022

We have exciting news! 🗞

Maze Co-founder, Juliet Edjere, has been announced as one of the 100 Female Entrepreneurs to Watch in the UK by The Telegraph Media Group and NatWest.

The 100 highlights some of the most exciting high-potential female-owned businesses in the UK and we are honoured to have our very own team lead receive this recognition 🎉

Congratulations to Juliet and all the other 99 remarkable female entrepreneurs who have been recognised for their successes in diverse fields.

Read more at; tgr.ph/100toWatch and check out our feature in today’s special eight-page supplement in The Daily Telegraph.

Take a look at the brightest and best females in business

17/11/2022

Happy International Student’s day 🎊

Today we celebrate the passion and commitment of all those that have taken bold steps to pursue their aspirations abroad.

Cheers to a rewarding future!

16/11/2022

Renting in the UK for the first time?

Our latest guide offers practical advice for navigating the UK rental market.

https://blog.trymaze.com/posts/newcomers-guide-renting-in-the-uk-for-the-first-time

How to rent in the UK for the first time.

10/11/2022

Home to an ancient castle, a world top-ranking university and elegant Georgian architecture, there’s surely a lot to explore in Edinburgh.

Learn about living in Scotland’s capital city in 3 minutes 🙂

https://www.trymaze.com/city-guides/edinburgh

Experience Edinburgh and expect convenience, comfort, and community in your home with how Maze helps make it simple.