Author: Clint Curtis

Paris comes right behind London, ranking in second place as one of the most multicultural cities in Europe. At least 20% of those living in Paris are not from France or the EU and are first generation immigrants. Is Paris the most diverse city? Paris. Paris is ranked second to London as the most multicultural […]

: London is red, Manchester is blue, Chelsea are going to football league 2.” Get more like this in the App Store. Banter – Football Banter Keyboard appsto.re/us/ZwWx_. What is the color of London? London, City of (Middlesex) Flag Type: City Flag UK Design Code: UNKG7503 Aspect Ratio: 3:5 Pantone® Colours: White, Red 186 Certification: […]

service industries. The economy of London is dominated by service industries, particularly financial services and associated professional services, which have strong links with the economy in other parts of the United Kingdom (UK) and internationally. What is the main economy of UK? The services sector—which comprises many industries including finance, retail, and entertainment—accounts for more […]

The London fiscal surplus, £32.5 billion in 2016–17, mostly goes towards funding services in other parts of the UK. London generates approximately 22 per cent of the UK’s GDP. Business districts. Business district Office space (m2) Business concentration Canary Wharf 2,120,000 Banking, media, legal How much does London contribute to the UK economy? The capital […]

London. London is the most multicultural city in Europe, and the largest city in the United Kingdom. While the official language is English, more than one-third of the population in London are born in a foreign country. What is the most multicultural city in the world? TorontoToronto, with nearly half of its population born outside […]

The UK capital has one of the lowest rates of recycling in the country, with only 32% of all waste being recycled or composted and this makes waste one of the biggest environmental issues in London. This is by far one of the lowest rates as compared to the rest of the country. Why is […]

And it is very big: over 20% of the land in London is designated Green Belt and, at its furthest extent, it brushes Aylesbury and encircles Southend. Why does London have a Green Belt? The Metropolitan Green Belt, as it’s officially known, is a mass of more than one million acres (405,700 hectares) that encircles […]

US expats who have been living in the UK and are considered by the Home Office as ‘retired people of independent means’ can apply to extend their visa for up to five years. They can also apply for indefinite leave if they meet certain criteria. Can US citizens retire to the UK? You can apply […]

As of 1 January 2021 the UK no longer operates Tax Free Shopping. Since 1 January 2021, visitors are no longer be able to purchase items in store in Great Britain under the VAT Retail Export Scheme. For goods purchased before this date, you can still make a claim under the scheme on departure from […]

The clearer part of the year in London begins around April 2 and lasts for 6.5 months, ending around October 20. The clearest month of the year in London is July, during which on average the sky is clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy 57% of the time. Is it always cloudy in London? While […]