An island of history
Britain is a country renowned for its nightlife, music, scene and culture, not to mention an abundance of castles, ruins, and historic places to visit. With every conceivable distraction on tap it boasts some of the most exciting cities, and impressive scenery on earth.
With all this on your doorstep we understand how precious your time is. Every minute spent on admin is time away from exploring. Our Traveller XP Living section will help you get the most from working in the UK and living in the UK, offering the best that Britain has to offer.
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About Great Britain and the United Kingdom
Great Britain is the official name given to the two kingdoms of England and Scotland, and the principality of Wales. Britain is an island lying off the western coast of Europe, and is the main territory of the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom, or UK, is made up of the countries of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Its full name is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
With a population of just over 60 million, the UK welcomes more than 20 million visitors from all over the globe every year.
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Money and Currency
Pound Sterling (Symbol £ or GBP) is the currency of the United Kingdom. The pound sterling is the fourth-most-traded currency in the foreign exchange market after the US dollar, the euro, and the Japanese yen.
There are one hundred pence to each pound. Coins have the values of 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2. Notes have the values of £5, £10, £20 and £50. Scottish £1 notes are still in circulation in Scotland. The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man have some different coins and notes from the mainland but the monetary system is the same.
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Weather
It is a national pastime for the British to talk, (and mainly moan) about the UK’s weather. It is often an initial topic of conversation, which borders on obsession because the weather in the UK is so changeable.
As an Island Britain’s weather is strongly influenced by the surrounding seas and oceans that keep the summers relatively cool and help to fight off the cold in winter.
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Health Care
The National Health Service (NHS) provides free hospital care and medical consultations to most residents, including holders of UK Work Permits and their dependants in the UK. In an emergency situation anyone visiting the Accident and Emergency section of an NHS hospital will receive free medical treatment, regardless of visa status. In an emergency that requires an ambulance, police and fire services should dial 999 free from any telephone.
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