Living and working in the United Kingdom

Did you know that the United Kingdom is one of world's most popular places to live? The United Kingdom (UK) is made up of Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and Northern Ireland and is a member of the European Union (EU).

Britain is a leading commercial, financial and industrial nation, a member of the G8 it has one of the strongest economies in the world and is currently enjoying a low unemployment rate and low inflation with earnings well above EU averages. For these reasons amongst others, overseas healthcare professions are flocking here and are choosing the UK as their top destination to live and work. Ateam has already helped hundreds of people like you to make the move with our professional bespoke services!

Working is just part of the amazing British experience. Our friendly people, solid economy, mild climate and lively multicultural cities make it a marvellous place to live and work. The UK offers some of the best educational institutions in the world, as well as excellent job opportunities and career prospects in many different areas of employment. It is also a very popular tourist destination, with one of the main attractions being its very historical and cultural heritage.

Geographically the UK is very diverse, with a wide variety of landscapes. Although there are vast areas of countryside, most of the population lives in town and cities. Around four fifths of the population lives in England, and around 40% in the major conurbation's of London, Birmingham, Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester, Liverpool and Newcastle upon Tyne.

It might be a stereotype but the British do love talking about the weather. Often unpredictable but rarely extreme, the British Isles has a mild temperate climate, with winter temperatures moderated by the warm Gulf Stream. Winter temperatures very rarely fall below freezing, and in summer temperatures rarely exceed the high 20's (80°F). Rain falls throughout the year and there is an average annual rainfall of more than 1,000 mm (40 in). Snow sometimes falls in winter, especially in Scotland, northern England and the Welsh mountains.

The UK has an extensive transport system, with motorways, railways and air travel all highly developed. Most urban areas also have extensive public transport systems which provide commuters with affordable travel.

Due to the country's unique history and economic importance, the UK is one of the primary hubs for international travel, with air links to and from virtually every other country. The main airports are London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Birmingham and Manchester. There are also some 20 other international airports serving virtually every metropolitan area throughout the UK. Travelling to Europe and Ireland from the UK is easy with amazingly cheap flights to a variety of European destinations courtesy of airlines such as Ryanair and Easyjet. Get away for the weekends to cities such as Dublin, Paris, Amsterdam or Barcelona which are only an hour or two away.

Ateam's experienced consultants are available at the click of a mouse to give advice on all aspects of living and working in the UK. Where better to get this advice than from people who have lived and worked in the UK for most of their lives?

Ateam have created our own comprehensive guide to living and working in Britain, which includes information on accommodation, bank accounts, healthcare, transport, cost of living as well as many other really useful topics. You can obtain our guide once you are registered, please ask your consultant about this.