Why invest in the UK

For a tiny island the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) has punched way above its weight in the scientific, technological and industrial arena for the last three centuries - unleashing wave upon wave of innovation and producing idiosyncratic icons who shaped the course of modern world we live in today.

"The UK is the fastest growing developed economy and is the top financial centre in the world."

The UK is the fastest growing developed economy and is the top financial centre in the world. As one of five permanent members of the UN Security Council and a founding member of NATO and the Commonwealth, the UK pursues a global approach to foreign policy. The UK is also an active member of the G8, OECD, WTO and the European Union.

For its promise of decently paid work, high living standard and leading healthcare and educational institutions, the UK is one of the greatest immigration destinations in the world. It is a multicultural and welcoming country, allowing the expats to celebrate their cultures within the bounds of freedom, tolerance and respect for the rule of law.

A a union of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - each has its own distinctive history, beautiful landscape and amazing culture - the UK has played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and common law and in advancing literature, science and technology. Its revolutionary leadership in music, literature and arts need no introduction, there are more art schools per capita in Britain than any other country in the world.

At its zenith in the 19th century, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the earth's surface, and as a leading trading power, the most internet based major economy which is also one of the largest economies in the world, Britain's infrastructure and development standards are second to none, quality healthcare is widely available and is mostly free, whilst the education system is of a very high standard and boasts some of the world’s best universities such Oxford and Cambridge - driving research and innovation in all sectors world-wide.