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National Insurance Number (NIN) for Italians in the UK: Apply, Replace & Timelines (2025)
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Proof of Address Without Bills (2025): 12 Accepted Docs + Copy-Paste Templates
No bills yet? Build a fast proof-of-address bundle with tenancy, employer/GP letters, bank welcome letter, C/O wording and scripts for banks/GP/DVLA.
EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) for Italians (2025): Share Codes, Update Passport, Travel & Fixes
Easy 2025 guide for Italians: create the right share code, update a new passport in your EUSS record, fix sign-in issues and understand travel checks.
UK Mobile for Newcomers (2025): Best SIM & eSIM, PAYG vs Monthly, EU Roaming
Simple guide to UK mobile: SIM vs eSIM, PAYG vs monthly, no-credit-check options, porting and troubleshooting with copy-paste scripts.