London

When Should I Start Looking For Student Accommodation In London?

Usually, London university students start house hunting in the summer but you could technically start as late as September. Rightmove and Zoopla are two of the most popular sites for finding flats. There’s also the University of London Housing Services, which lets you find flats based on distance from university. When should you start looking …

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How Is Central London Divided?

London is divided into 73 Parliamentary borough constituencies, formed from the combined area of several wards from one or more boroughs. Typically a borough is covered by two or three constituencies. What areas are considered central London? The London Plan defines the ‘Central Activities Zone’ policy area, which comprises the City of London, most of …

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Is London Safer Than Tokyo?

The Safe Cities Index 2019, published by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), lists Tokyo as the world’s safest city. The scale—which ranks cities based on personal, infrastructure, health and digital security—places London 14th. Is Japan safer than UK? While this table contains some old data, it is clear that Japan is very safe when compared …

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