Key Facts

Official Name: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Capital: London
Continent: Europe
Population: 65.3 Million
Official Languages: English
Religions followed: Church of England, Roman Catholic, Islam, Sikhism, Hinduism, and Judaism
Currency: Pound Sterling (£)
Time Zone: GMT + 0 hours
Country Tel Code: +44Official Name: Canada
Capital: Ottawa
Continent: North America
Population: 36 Million
Official Languages: English and French
Religions followed: Christianity and Atheism
Currency: Canadian Dollar ($)
Time Zone: GMT – 5 hours
Country Tel Code: +1

Living in the UK

The United Kingdom, which is currently a part of the European continent, consists of four countries: England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Each of these countries has its own culture, laws, ruling parties, and politics.

The United Kingdom is a culturally rich country. It’s people are very proud of their accomplishments.

People moving to the England will fit in very easily as the culture of this country is very pleasant and endearing.

The English language is spoken fluently across the UK, even in Scotland and Ireland.

Politics in the UK

The United Kingdom is a parliamentary democracy in a constitutional monarchy.

The hereditary monarch, who is currently Queen Elizabeth II, is the ceremonial head of the country with no legislative or executive powers.

These powers are in the hands of the Prime Minister who is the head of the government.

The Prime Minster, who is elected for a term of five years, selects his own cabinet.

The two major parties in the UK are the Conservative Party and the Labour Party.

The countries of Wales, Scotland, and Ireland have their own parliaments while Britain is the only country governed by the UK government.

Economy in the UK

The United Kingdom is a developed country and is the fifth largest economy in the world. It is one of the biggest trading players across the globe.

London, the capital of the UK, is the largest financial centre of the world.

The UK economy is largely dependent on its financial services to sustain.

Other than these services, tourism is a major contributor to the economy of the United Kingdom.

This European country is also a major automotive manufacturer and exports to many countries across the globe.

The next big thing in the United Kingdom is its aerospace industry, which is the second largest in the world.

There are a lot of companies that prefer investing in businesses in the UK as this helps them enter the European market, which is one of the biggest and most powerful markets in the entire world.

Buying or Renting Property in the UK

The homes in the United Kingdom are more traditional than modern.

Even though you might find modern amenities in the homes across major cities of the UK, the structure of the homes would still be ancient.

The houses in the UK are made of stone and bricks and include a lot of architectural details.

When moving to the UK, choose a home which is closer to your children’s school or your workplace.

There are also many community-based localities in different cities in the UK. If you want to live around the people of your own country, you can find a home in any of these neighborhoods.

Visa and Immigration

Writer Relocations provides visa and immigration services to the UK and many other countries across the globe. You can get in touch with our executives for further assistance.

Schools in the UK

The different countries in the UK have their own governments and these governments take care of their education systems.

The stages of education, however, are same in all four countries in the UK. There are five stages of education, which include early years, primary, secondary, further education and higher education.

It is compulsory for all children in the UK to attend school from the age of 5 to 16, except Ireland, where the age to enroll your children in school is 4.

Many parents in the United Kingdom also prefer to home school their children.

There are many international schools in the UK and people moving in from different countries have the option of sending their children to these schools as well.

However, the local schools in the UK, public as well as private, have a fairly standard curriculum and the language of instruction in these schools is English.

This is why many expats choose the option of public schools when in the United Kingdom.

Weather in UK

The climate in the United Kingdom is highly unpredictable. There can be sudden rain showers in the middle of a few sunny days. It rains all through the year in the UK. Northern Ireland, Wales and western parts of England and Scotland receive a lot of rainfall as they are closer to the Atlantic Ocean. England does not experience extreme weather apart from infrequent strong winds. It is cool from November to April and warm from May to October. Scotland experiences the coolest weather out of the four countries in the UK. It receives a lot of rainfall throughout the year and is cool from November to April and warm from May to October, just like England. Wales has warmer temperatures throughout the year, despite the ample rainfall. Northern Ireland is a little warmer from December to April, as compared to the three other countries in the UK, but is relatively cooler for the rest of the year.

Contact us for moving into, or out of, the UK

We specialize in International Moves and have over 3000 corporate clients worldwide.

Writer Relocations has partnerships with moving companies across the UK to handle your move seamlessly. Call Us @022-334-91787 or request a quote.

You may also want to check out the Case Studies on International Relocation, along with the FAQs, and Moving Tools & Tips that we have put together for the best moving and packing experience.

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