Home › News

News

article

Decoding British interviews
how to interpret what is said and not said

When job searching in the UK, it can be challenging to decode what is really going on within the interview process because the British communication style can be experienced as… Read More

by Victoria Rennoldson / 24 September 2022

article

A buying guide to London’s best car-boot sales

For sustainable fashion lovers, car boot sales are a bargain paradise with an endless supply of hidden, sustainable and affordable gems. Car boots work both ways, allowing one to sell… Read More

by Alisha Chopra / 21 August 2022

article

A weekend in Nottingham

Nottingham, the home of Robin Hood, Nottingham Castle and a pub that claims to be the oldest in the country. Since the city centre isn’t too large, you can walk… Read More

by Nele van Hout / 28 July 2022

article

Seven myths about mentoring and why you should be one

by Karin Mueller / 24 July 2022

Blog

The British Social Season

by Casey Faulkner / 24 May 2022

article

Tips for adulthood: how to prepare a talk in five minutes

by Delia Lloyd, adviser at Clearwater Advisers / 21 March 2021

article

Beach Huts

by Francine Bosco, the editor of FOCUS magazine / 21 March 2021

article

The Jewish East End

by David Burnetts, London black taxi driver and accredited tour guide / 20 March 2021

article

My favorite things

by Laura Mosedale / 15 March 2021

article

Sorry, we’re British

by Victoria Rennoldson / 14 January 2021

article

The Best Way to Spend One Day in Chester

by Nele van Hout / 12 January 2021

article

Explore Yorkshire

by gpanhelleux@focus-info.org, / 13 August 2020

article

The power of mindful breathing

by Grazia Piras, an experienced yoga and mindfulness teacher and author / 12 August 2020

article

Feeling drained? Learn how to charge your batteries in 2021

by Anne Whaley-Sousou MA, founder of Sousou Coaching, a personal coaching company that specialises in all members of expatriate families / 3 April 2020

article

A Seeker’s Guide to Glastonbury

by Michelle van den Hout / 25 January 2020

Our Members

Our members are international professionals and their families. We soften their landing so they have a successful time in the UK.

I cannot imagine what our life would be without the support and assistance from FOCUS. As a new member, I am also looking forward to attending all the workshops and…

I recommend this programme (the Career Development Programme) not only for the job seekers but for any who want to learn about work experience. In addition to the programme, FOCUS…

I discovered FOCUS when I decided to return to work after a break. My friend talked to me about the Career Development Workshop… .I was lucky to find a group…

I joined FOCUS right after I arrived in London. We were able to meet many people from around the world, exchange experiences and thoughts, and receive lots of suggestions in answer…

The FOCUS team is very skilled at connecting people attending their events, giving tips on personal interests or even an organization we might have in common. I became friends with…

FOCUS has been the best thing that happened to us in our first 100 days in London. Cultural activities, networking events and seminars helped us to speed up the process…

From the start, FOCUS has provided real-time insights to help me navigate the transition like a local. Within the first two months, I had great recommendations on childcare, beauty, doctors,…

While helping us navigate a new culture, Focus also introduced us to some of our dearest friends, making England quickly feel like home. I still love to pop in for…

FOCUS is a friendly guiding hand making you feel welcome and introducing you to new experiences. My husband and I recently moved to London from the US and adjusting to…

View testimonials