Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents

Addendum

On 31 January 2020 the United Kingdom left the European Union (EU).

Sections of the handbook, Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents 3rd edition, which refer to the UK being a member of the EU and its institutions, are out of date and have been removed from subsequent prints of the handbook.

On 8 September 2022 Her Majesty the Queen sadly passed away.

Sections of the handbook, Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents 3rd edition, which refer to Queen Elizabeth II and the Monarchy, are out of date and have been removed from subsequent prints of the handbook.

You will not be asked any questions on this as part of the Home Office approved test based on the current (3rd) edition of the Life in the UK handbook.

How to prepare for the Life in the UK Test

The Life in the UK Test is taken by people who wish to apply for Indefinite leave to remain in the UK, or for British citizenship. We recommend that you should start your revision at least three months before taking your test. This will help with your test preparation and give you a better chance of passing first time. You will be tested on information in the Official Life in the United Kingdom A guide for New Residents, you should study this book to prepare for the test. There are other revision aids available to use with the Guide. These are shown below.

More information

To help you prepare for your test, you will find:

• 'Check that you understand' boxes at the end of every section

• A glossary of key words and phrases

Alternative formats

• Audio CD

• Audio download (mp3)

• eBook

• Discover more titles to help you pass your test

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