Expat

While many expats left Britain in search of sun, sea and sand, it can be easy to forget that the nation boasts some of the best beaches in the world - even though the sun rarely shines. Here are some evocative images of stunning spots, captured in all weathers.

With Stephen Mangan, star of Episodes, tweeting to say filming of a third series is due to start this year, we thought we'd explore some of Britain's television exports across the Atlantic. Some made the transition, but several sank.

St Paul’s Cathedral and Canterbury Cathedral were both in the international spotlight in recent weeks, with the funeral of former Prime Minister Margarat Thatcher at the former and the enthronement of Justin Welby as Archbishop of Canterbury at the latter. They are just two of Britain's many magnificent cathedrals, which we celebrate in pictures here.

Swapping a UK driving licence for a French one? Simple, thought our reader Rosy Rabson, until she tried it. . .

For medical cover, make sure you're dealing with an expert, warns Peter Pallot

Many expats hire private tutors to boost their child's chances of landing a place at a good school or university - but education expert Ian Hunt warns of teachers with fake credentials.