Climate

While it may be common for the British people to complain about the weather, the UK actually resides in what’s known as a temperate climate zone. This means that, while it may have rather short summers and long winters, it isn’t subject to extreme temperatures or rainfall. Having said this, areas like Scotland are famous for getting snow and only 1282 hours of sunshine per year, whereas central London gets 1659.

Language

While English is the national language of the UK, there are many different native languages spoken (such as Welsh, Scottish and Irish). As this country is so culturally diverse, there is a mix of secondary languages to be found – and there is wide support for Arabic, French, Polish, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali and many, many more.

Education

The UK has one of the most well-established education systems in the world. Students can enjoy free education from the ages of 5 and 16. The standards are consistently high and students from all over the globe flock here every year to attend the outstanding universities. The UK is at the forefront of medicine and global research and is ranked second in the world for both research and science.

Health Care

All permanent residents in the UK have full access to the free public healthcare system. Funded via general taxation, there is little restriction when it comes to doctor’s offices, healthcare facilities and hospitals. In 2017 the Commonwealth Fund ranked developed-country healthcare systems across the world – and the UK came out on top.

Tourism

As the weather leaves a little to be desired, you may be surprised to learn that the UK is the world’s 10^th largest tourist destination. With a host of fantastic tourist destinations like the Scottish Highlands, the Hebrides, the Jurassic Coast and so much more, travel and tourism play an important role in the UK’s economy.

Currency

While many European countries have made the switch from their native currencies to the Euro, the UK has held on to the British pound. This currency is one of the strongest in the world.

Working conditions

Working conditions are extremely attractive in the UK and one of its biggest plus points is a high minimum wage bracket. Starting salaries are typically high and there are attractive incentives for overtime, shift work and more. Many individuals can claim travel discounts, retail discounts and leisure benefits and there is a solid support system for government support if things don’t work out as you’d hoped.

Crime

Another attractive feature of the UK is a relatively low crime rate (especially when compared to other first-world countries), and this is bolstered by a host of well funded and trusted police forces.

Why would you want to live and work in the UK?

It’s no secret that the UK has an incredible way of life, is typically very affordable, offers top-tier education and healthcare and plays host to an array of progressive industries, so the opportunities are almost endless.

The people are welcoming, the cities are multicultural, everything is accessible and most people won’t even need to drive to get around. You can enjoy diverse British history, literature, art, philosophy, architecture, music, comedy, cinema, sports and so much more.

The benefits don’t stop there either, you can also enjoy:

• British citizenship after just one year of residence in the UK (this is much faster than most countries)
• A diversified economy and incredibility high-quality of living
• The UK National Health Service is free to all residents
• Full-time workers get an array of benefits such as 28 paid days off and 9 unpaid bank holidays
• The UK passport allows access to over 108 visa-free countries and is ranked as the 5th strongest in the world
• The UK doesn’t close down at any time of the year, whereas many European countries have peak and off seasons