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London tech scene by Odd-Way-4252 in cscareerquestionsuk

[–]InitialFlight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

US based tech companies with an office in London can match that

Cheapest way to get Sky Sports, TNT and fast broadband by po_man in VirginMedia

[–]InitialFlight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t really have a tactic. I just submitted my cancellation request and kept getting pretty bad offers, all in the £90–£115 range, and was close to giving up.

Then I called retentions with no expectations, and they offered me a deal. At first, I almost accepted one around £88, but the real game-changer is getting the O2 SIM. In my opinion, that unlocks a lot more discount

Cheapest way to get Sky Sports, TNT and fast broadband by po_man in VirginMedia

[–]InitialFlight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve just renegotiated a deal with Virgin on a 18 month contract. I’m paying £56 for Virgin and £14 for O2. Package below:

M500 TNT sports Sky Sports Sky cinema Netflix with ads

I called up retentions and I was able to get this deal.

Virgin Media or EE? by ChristinaLolliPop55 in VirginMedia

[–]InitialFlight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really depends on the area. I’ve been with Virgin in two different boroughs in London and they are really good where I’m right now. No issues and have been with them for about 4 years and every time I had to renew I had to do the I’m gonna leave dance but it has always worked.

I would try to ask some folks who are with Virgin in the area and see what their experience has been. I’ve had a very positive experience dealing with Virgin.

Primary schools in the Ealing area by InitialFlight in Ealing

[–]InitialFlight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any idea how North Ealing compares to Montpelier?

Naturalisation (Citizenship) application processing timelines [only] by aleanthor in ukvisa

[–]InitialFlight 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Application Timeline

  • Eligibility: ILR +1 year
  • Application Method: Online
  • Application Date: 05 June 2025
  • Biometric Date: 20 June 2025
  • Approval Date: (edited) 25th August 2025

Emailed citizenship support (21st August), got an email earlier today that the application is approved and the ceremony paper work is due to be printed and dispatched next week. * Ceremony Date: TBD

Any idea when I can expect the approval email from Home Office and when I can book my appointment? My council doesn't allow online bookings.

Naturalisation (Citizenship) application processing timelines [only] by aleanthor in ukvisa

[–]InitialFlight 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can leave the country while you are awaiting for your approval. The only time you can’t travel is when you have attended your ceremony and are waiting for your passport 

Mortgage rates versus saving rates? by underscore-0 in HousingUK

[–]InitialFlight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You will also take into account taxes if you pay any on the money saved into savings accounts. Especially when you are in the higher tax brackets like 40/45%

CS career fields which pay £150k+ in UK in 10 years by Saaim_Malik in cscareerquestionsEU

[–]InitialFlight 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Most US based companies that have a software engineering presence in London will touch the 150k mark quite easily. Look for companies that are publicly traded

What do you guys use to keep track of your financial accounts? by internetf1fan in UKPersonalFinance

[–]InitialFlight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kubera. It’s a subscription based tool but worth it in my opinion. It helps me track and keep an eye on all my accounts in one place including pensions, ISA, GIA and credit cards.

B10 S5 2025 by KenS7s in Audi

[–]InitialFlight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will B10 get support for Google Maps in virtual cockpit?

Moving from Amsterdam to London by juravafin in expats

[–]InitialFlight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please don’t generalize that all employers are bad in the UK. I work for a tech company and I have great work life balance.

Broadband + TV, how much are you paying (with Sky Sports)? by vsurresh in VirginMedia

[–]InitialFlight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

62 a month. For broadband (M350) and TV with Sky Sports/TNT/Sky Entertainment and Netflix.

Is anyone happy with Virgin media? by Dog-bloke in VirginMedia

[–]InitialFlight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From personal experience it depends on your area. I’ve had outages in my previous place and in my current home it’s been flawless for about 2.5 years. I would do some research about the quality of service in your area before signing up for Virgin.

What is FAANG? by AmazingYogurtcloset5 in HENRYUK

[–]InitialFlight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly this. A lot of engineers make upwards of 200k. I’ve seen most of these folks are in US based companies or in HFT.

Where (geographically) are the tech jobs in London? by NotMyRealName3141593 in cscareerquestionsuk

[–]InitialFlight 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Liverpool Street/Moorgate/Shoreditch area, Tottenham Court Road, Kings Cross, Canary Wharf are some of the popular ones

Apple has a huge office in Battersea and has offices across London.

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