Moving to England and the Top Companies in London

Posted by shipping UK on September 20, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Moving to London, England with IntlMOVE UK will provide you with a rich, cultural experience you will never forget. London is the biggest city in Britain and Europe, so the hustle and bustle of big city life is sure to provide a wealth of job opportunities.

Finance

London is the financial center of the United Kingdom. Finance is the largest industry in London and there are many different multi-national and national companies with headquarters or offices located in London.

HSBC is the second largest global banking and financial services company in the world. London is home to the company’s headquarters, which is also the world’s second-largest public company. The company was founded in 1991 and now has about 7,500 offices in 87 countries.

Barclays is the world’s 10th-largest banking and financial services company. Its headquarters are in London, but it operates worldwide in over 50 countries.

HBOS is a banking and insurance company, which was taken over by the Lloyds Banking Group in 2009. It is the largest mortgage lender in the United Kingdom.

Oil and Gas

BP, a global oil and gas company, also has its headquarters in London. It’s the third largest energy company in the world and operates in over 80 countries. Its largest division is in the United States. In addition to oil, BP also works with biofuels, hydrogen, solar and wind power.  There are a variety of jobs with different functions within this company.

Pharmaceutical

GlaxoSmithKline, a leading healthcare company, which produces pharmaceuticals, biologics, vaccines and other healthcare products, has its headquarters in London. GlaxoSmithKline is the third largest pharmaceutical company in the world and focuses on a number of conditions, such as cancer, virus control, mental health, asthma and many more ailments.

Other Companies Based in London

Consumer Products

Unilever owns major consumer products that are sold worldwide. The company has headquarters in Rotterdam and London. A short list from among many of the brands that Unilever owns include: Dove, Caress, Hellman’s, Breyers, Lipton, Jif and many more.

Insurance

The sixth-largest insurance company in the world, Aviva, is headquartered in London. The company has about 53 million customers in 28 countries.

Fashion

If you are working in the fashion industry, London is a city that exudes style. About 85 percent of UK’s fashion designers, such as Alexander McQueen, are based in London.

Art and Culture

There are 100 theatres in London and 32,000 music performances in London every year, so there are plenty of opportunities to get seen and be heard.  There are over 100 theaters, 22 national museums and 200 other museums located in the capital city. There are a variety of jobs available in London in these cultural venues. Whether it’s accounting, operations, marketing or any other job function, it takes all kinds of people to run the cultural world of London.

Media Companies

The BBC, an internationally respected news outlet, employs a significant amount of people in its London headquarters. There are also many national newspapers located throughout London.

When moving to London, you will find an abundance of job opportunities in virtually every industry. When you are offered a job in London, England, contact IntlMOVE UK when you are in need of shipping your household goods from the USA to London.

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Moving to Glasgow, Scotland with IntlMOVE UK

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IntlMOVE UK is a trustworthy international shipper who will ship your household goods when moving to Glasgow, Scotland.

About Glasgow

Glasgow was voted as the 57th most liveable city in the world. Glasgow is known for its culture with opera, ballet, curling, sports, art and lots of festivals. Glasgow is the most populous city in Scotland and the third most populous city in the UK. There are approximately 589,000 people living in the city of Glasgow and the population grows to more than 2.3 million people when the surrounding areas are included.

Transportation in Glasgow

IntlMOVE UK can ship your car from the USA to Scotland with the rest of your household goods. Glasgow also has an amazing public transportation system if you choose to move to Scotland without a car. There are busses and an urban rail network to take you to where you need to go.

Jobs in Glasgow

Glasgow is one of the top 20 financial centers in Europe, which makes this an ideal city to find top-paying jobs. The financial district in Glasgow is located in the areas of Blythswood Hill and Anderston. The area is called the International Financial Services District (IFSD). Many companies have headquarters or offices in this area. Some of these companies include: Direct Line, AXA, JP Morgan Chase, Barclays, Morgan Stanley, Glasgow Stock Exchange, BT Enterprise, Scottish Friendly and many more.

10 Fun things to do in Glasgow

1. Go shopping. Check out Argyle Street, Sauchiehall Street and Buchanan Street for some of the best shopping in Glasgow. Princes Square is the place to go for top designer fashions.

2. Go to the opera. The Theatre Royal is home to Scottish Opera, where you can see some beautiful performances.

3. Go see a movie. Visit the world’s tallest cinema and watch a movie on one of the eighteen screens located on nine different levels at Cinema World.

4. Visit Merchant City. The crowds flock to Merchant City for daytime and nighttime activities. There are a variety of cafes, restaurants, pubs, art galleries, concert venues and boutique style shops.

5. Spend a day in Glasgow’s West End. When you are in the mood for a bohemian atmosphere, this is the place to go. There are amazing cafes, bars, boutiques, clubs and tea rooms.

6. Visit a museum. Glasgow is known for its culture. Visit Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena, the Museum of Transport and the Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery.

7. Go see a live music show. Some of the well-known venues include: the Glasgow Royal Concert Ahll, King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, the Barrowland and many more.

8. Go see a sports game. There is football (soccer), rugby, ice hockey and much more.

9. Go to the ballet. The Scottish Ballet performs at the Tramway Theatre.

10. Spend time at one of Glasgow’s famous festivals.  Some of these festivals include: Glasgow International Comedy Festival, Celtic Collections, the World Pipe Championships, West End Festival and many more.

Moving to Scotland will be a great decision for you and your family. Log onto the IntlMOVE UK website to get a free online shipping quote for shipping household goods from the USA to the UK.

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Moving to Wales and the Economy

Posted by shipping UK on September 19, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

The state of the Welsh economy may be a deciding factor when moving to Wales with IntlMOVE UK. The economy will affect job availability, security and the overall quality of life. IntlMOVE UK has put together some basic information for you convenience if you are planning on moving to Wales.

Jobs in Wales

The majority of the jobs in Wales are in the service sector. In fact, more than 60 percent of jobs in Wales are in the service sector, followed by more than 30 percent of jobs in the manufacturing sector. The remaining jobs are made up from mostly agriculture, forestry and fishing.

Compared to other part of the United Kingdom, Wales does not provide high paying service sector jobs. Many service jobs are in education, health and public administration. However, there are high-paying positions available to the right candidates.  Moving to Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, will provide you with the most job opportunities and the highest earning potential. There are a variety of available jobs in a variety of industries, including: retail, finance, media and tourism. A high proportion of the business services and research and development jobs are also located in Cardiff. Swansea is located just under 40 miles from Cardiff, which is another large city in Wales with possible job opportunities.

Wales is a popular vacation destination for UK travelers. This country is the perfect spot for a quick weekend getaway. Many overseas visitors who are visiting London will also visit Wales, which is just a short distance away. All of the travel to Wales makes the tourism sector abundant with job opportunities.

Manufacturing jobs are on the decline, but they still make up a large portion of the Welsh economy. If your expertise lies in the manufacturing sector, there are still many manufacturing facilities located in Wales. Metal ore, oil and automotive components are industries which dominate the manufacturing sector in Wales. The London-based company, Corus, which is one of the top ten producers of steel in the world, has many plants in Wales.

The agriculture sector is mainly made up of beef, dairy and sheep famers. The farms are mostly small and family-owned.

Money in Wales

The United Kingdom, which includes Wales, uses the British pound for its currency. The Bank of England is the UK’s central bank, which is responsible for this currency. The British Mint, which produces all coins for the United Kingdom is located in Llantrisant, Wales.

Buying a Home in Wales

If you are planning on making your move to Wales permanent or long-term, you may want to consider purchasing a home. The average prices of homes are just above £150,000, as of July 2011. The prices of homes are slowly rising, although they are still below the high 2008 prices.

Although the Welsh economy was affected along with the rest of the world, there are still plenty of job opportunities available. This is good news for people who are planning on moving to Wales. When you are ready to move to the UK from the USA, contact IntlMOVE UK for all of your international shipping services.

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Moving to Dublin, Ireland and Public Transportation

Posted by shipping UK on September 12, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

When you are moving to Dublin, Ireland with IntlMOVE UK, you will need to determine your main mode of transportation. If you are interested in shipping your car to Ireland, IntlMOVE UK can include this service along with the shipment of your household goods. However, if you will be relying on public transportation, IntlMOVE UK has put together some useful information about getting around Dublin.

Busses in Dublin

Most busses in Dublin are run by state-owned Dublin Bus. However, other smaller bus operations, such as Aircoach, Bus Éireann largely from Busáras, provide bus service to and from the airport and surrounding cities.

The bus system serves the greater Dublin area. Traffic and frequent stops can make this mode of transportation slow, but the busses will take you to where you need to go with over 200 routes.

Bus tickets are available, but know that one-way tickets are typically not transferable. This means that if you have to take two busses to get to your destination, you will have to pay two times. You can also purchase prepaid tickets for bus passes. This will save you money if you are taking the busses daily for work. The passes are usually also good for rail and tram services.

Here are some tips to remember.

  • Bus drivers do not carry change, so you need to have exact change available.
  • Ring the bell when you are ready to get off the bus.
  • Rear doors do not open for exiting the bus. When you are ready to get off the bus, you must exit from the front.

Rail in Dublin

There are five rail lines in Dublin that serve the city as well as surrounding suburbs. The DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit) line is an electrified train service serving Dublin and surrounding cities. This specific line runs along the coastline of Dublin Bay to Howth, Dalkey and other suburban cities. Over 80,000 people use the DART line daily. There are two DART lines, both of which run through the city centre. One line runs northwest to southeast, while the other line runs from the southwest to the northeast.

Commuter rails also run throughout Dublin to help people get around town. Check out the following rails, which run via Dublin City Centre:

  • Northern Commuter service (services Dublin City Centre to Dundalk)
  • Kildare Commuter (services Heuston Station to Portlaoise
  • Maynooth Commuter (services Dublin City to Longford)
  • Souther Commuter (services Gorey to Dublin City)

Trams in Dublin

The Luas is the name of the light rail tram in Dublin. The name Luas means “speed” in Irish. This tram has been open since 2004 and is used by about 90,000 people daily. There are two tram lines in Dublin. The lines do not connect, which can make traveling by this mode of transportation difficult for some commuters. The Red Line services Tallaght to Connolly/The Point. The Green Line services St. Stephen’s Green to Bride’s Glen. There are projects in place to expand the light rail services in Dublin.

When you are ready to move to Dublin, Ireland, get your free online international shipping quote from IntlMOVE UK to ship your household goods from the U.S. to Ireland.

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