Students who need to rent their own accommodation in the UK need to plan ahead carefully. Theresa Lee, the welfare officer for English UK member English in York, has written an advice booklet for students when homestays are not suitable.

Get up-to-date with British news and culture with English UK!

Every week, we summarise the news to give you some insight into what is happening in Britain, and what people are talking about.

Get up-to-date with British news and culture with English UK!

Every week, we summarise the news to give you some insight into what is happening in Britain, and what people are talking about.

From Friday 2 April until Monday 5 April is Easter in the UK. Find out more about this holiday and how it is celebrated.

The Dubrovnik Fair Working for Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe took place at the Radisson Blu Resort and Spa, Dubrovnik Sun Gardens, between Tuesday 9 and Friday 12 March 2010. The workshop was organised by the English Language Promotions Group (ELPG) which comprises the British Council, English UK, UK Trade & Investment and VisitBritain.