Welcome to our guide to relocating to and living in the UK.

We have thought long and hard about the content of this guide and we hope that you find it a useful resource that you refer back to.

Inside, you will find lots of information about the UK, from immigration, temporary accommodation, housing markets, areas to live, education, medical facilities, and general information about the practicalities of living in the UK.

Many of our partners have provided practical advice and shared their experiences for us to incorporate into this guide, so you can draw on a diverse base to support you with your move. Of course, if any questions arise from you reading this guide, we would love to hear from you so we can further assist you.

Let us start off by giving you a few reasons why the UK is a great destination for any expat.

Go on - get stuck in!

Enjoying the UK

1. Eat fish and chips

2. Sup a pint or two in your local

3. Take a hike in the Lake District

4. Ski in the Cairngorm National Park, Scotland

5. Shop until you drop in the Bull Ring, Birmingham

6. Play sport or bare all on the beach in Brighton

7. Enjoy live music at one of Hyde Park's BST summer events

8. Visit one of London's museums or attractions, such as Madame Tussauds, the National Gallery, the London Eye

9. Eat strawberries at Wimbledon

10. Watch the horse-racing and enjoy a tipple at Royal Ascot

11. Take in one of London's many shows

12. Visit the world's largest inhabited castle at Windsor

13. Savour a curry, our national dish

Information in this guide has been collected from a number of sources, including: VISITLONDON.COM, the NHS, GOV.UK, Scottish Government, Wikipedia, and over 70 years' combined experience of being British.