UK Yankee News

If you're travelling in Europe, be sure to to get your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). All UK residents are entitled to coverage under this scheme regardless of nationality, however, those who are not EEA nationals will need to apply by post with supporting documents. Forms are available from the post office.


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With swine flu spreading throughout the world and surrounded by media hype, some expats must wonder how they should deal with the ramifications of this epidemic sensibly. Cases are being reported in our children's schools and it is becoming clear that we will all likely have to deal with the uncertainty that surrounds being exposed to this virus. As expats, we wonder if we should cancel or postpone travel plans and how it might even affect immigration plans, as if this process wasn't stressful enough. Those who are vulnerable must cope with an even greater degree of uncertainty.

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It’s officially summer and if you haven’t already booked your holiday, there’s a new tool for getting personalised travel recommendations. FatPassport takes your details and suggests appropriate destinations, attractions or tours based on:

1. Desired region of the World by continent or country
2. Ranking by Couples, Singles, Families, Seniors and more
3. Budget range from Low to Luxury
4. Tolerance of Hassles (!)
5. Month of Travel
6. Travel types of Beach, Hiking, Cycling, Sightseeing, Honeymoon, Safari and many others


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The WHO has today raised the swineflu alert level from the level 5 set on the 29th of April to a level 6 pandemic as infection numbers and deaths continue to rise. The BBC is regularly updating their outbreak statistics Swine Flu: Country by Country.

The US Embassy in London is urging those with appointments at the embassy who are experiencing swineflu-like symptoms to reschedule their appointments.


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