London is the capital city of the United Kingdom, and described as being bustling, vibrant, multicultural and cosmopolitan. It is at the heart of British history and culture and has a great mix of both old and new, with traditional architecture meeting new cocktail bars and more. London is one of the most populated and diverse cities in Europe and is broken up into 32 boroughs plus the City of London itself. It is situated in Southeastern England along the River Thames.
Christianity is the official religion, however, the UK is a multi-faith society where all religions are welcome, with plenty of places to practise faith.
20% of basic earnings between £12,571 to £50,270
40% of basic earnings between £50,270 to £124,140
45% of basic earnings over £125,140
Please see the UK Government website for more information on Income Tax Bands, National Insurance and Allowances and Benefits.
Typical working hours in the UK are 8-hour days, 40 hours a week, 5 days a week Monday to Friday. However, this does change from job to job and company to company.
New Year’s Day – Jan 1
Good Friday – Varies
Easter Sunday – Varies
Early May Bank Holiday – First Monday of May
Spring Bank Holiday – Last Monday of May
Summer Bank Holiday – Last Monday of August
Christmas Day – Dec 25
Boxing Day – Dec 26
Please see the UK Government website for more information on your entitlement.
Employee Rights
Holiday Entitlement Rights
Everyone is entitled to a State Pension as long as certain requirements are met. Please see the UK Government website for further information.
Regarding company pensions, these will vary from company to company, however, the minimum contribution from your employer is 3%.
Please see the UK Government website for more information on the workplace pension contributions.
To work or live in the UK you will need a visa and a right to work. The visa required will depend on your situation and individual requirements.
To find out more about which visa you may need, please see the UK Government website.
If you are looking to relocate to London or the UK in general, please speak to one of our recruitment experts as they can have an in-depth conversation with you regarding relocation and can assist you the best way they can.
The world’s busiest maritime trade route is between Asia and Europe, accounting for nearly 40% of global shipping traffic.