The university application process in the UK, from the outside, seems quite accessible and flexible. For students applying from Türkiye, this system is often presented as an opportunity. However, the reality on the ground shows that this process produces some serious issues, both at an individual and a collective level. …

One of the most frequently asked questions for those seeking a career in the United Kingdom is about the Global Talent visa. So, who is this visa suitable for? What should you pay attention to during the application process? In this episode of Biz Bize's Living in the UK series, we talk to Deniz Özgür…

Simple Tax Tips Before 5 April: Easy Ways to Save More in the UK A few smart moves before the UK tax year ends can help you keep more of your money (no jargon, just the essentials). The UK tax year ends on 5 April, and a few small steps before that date can make…

Networking in the UK: Building Trust Through Shared Experiences Having worked across the globe — from Turkey to the Netherlands, China to Korea, and Australia to France — I quickly learned how essential networking is in business. Every country taught me that whether it’s with clients, partners, regulators, or…

2026 Self Assessment Tax Guide for Turks Living in the United Kingdom (Pension income from Turkey, rental income, double taxation, lesser-known details) January means the same thing for everyone living in the United Kingdom: Self Assessment season. Submitting income declarations to HMRC can be confusing, especially for Turkish citizens who receive income from Turkey. This guide provides…

As someone who spent most of her professional life living and working abroad, whether managing teams across Asia or leading a company in Europe or UK, I’ve witnessed the quiet power of diaspora communities. Beyond shared origins or language, these networks embody trust, resilience, and a deep sense of belonging. They don’t just preserve culture;…

Last night, I didn’t just think about why London is London, or how it reached this point so naturally, without tension or struggle—I simply understood it! As a child born and raised in Caddebostan, Istanbul, I used to think: if we’re talking about a city, this is a city; if we’re talking about civilization, this…

For more than 30 years, my career has taken me across cultures — from my Turkish roots to education in Austria, to building much of my career in the Netherlands and later in China, the Far East, and the Middle East. For the last 13 years, I also navigated the French way of working in…