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Wimbledon is here!

Wimbledon is here! It really couldn't be better weather wise for the start of the all white festival, we’re excited to get into the swing and celebrate Wimbledon getting underway again. So we have decided to help everyone out by...

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Tips to stay cool in the heat

The June heat wave was met with celebration by people who spends afternoons  in the garden, and slightly less enthusiastic by those of us who are locked in an office for most of the day. If you want to enjoy...

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Best Ice Creams

 Summer has finally decided to arrive! To celebrate we’ve had a chat in the office about our favourite ice creams, some old favourites were mentioned, some surprises and also forgotten favourites. So let's share!   Calippo   You cannot...

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THE Best ciders to drink this summer

British Essentials staff are very partial to a lovely apple based beverage, Bottled ones, canned ones, pink and bright-orange ones, big brands and obscure labels cider comes in many shapes, styles and sizes. Heres our favorites from the UK and...

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Is our food gross?

Here at British essentials we know that the UK certainly has no shortage of weird food, (haggis anyone?) We've compiled a list of iconic British foods, that most people outside of the UK would probably find downright weird. Let's start...

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Learning the native tongue.

So you're all settled in, new job, home and starting to find a new social circle. But you're still having trouble with the language, it's time to learn it! Self Teaching Self teaching can be a very cost effective and...

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Expat Manual 2018

At british Essentials we strive not only to bring you the best british products to your doorstep wherever you are in the world, we also try and help expats get the most from their time overseas, we have decided to...

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British Essentials become Triple Finalists for Cambridgeshire SME Awards 2017

British Essentials are very proud to announce they have been nominated for three awards at the prestigious Cambridgeshire SME Awards.  The awards celebrates the hard work and endeavor of small and medium sized enterprises(SMEs) within the Cambridgeshire region. Such awards are very important as they raise...

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