Estate & Letting Agents
Estate and letting agents manage the sale and purchase, rental and/or management of residential and commercial properties and other buildings. Estate agents are specialists in the marketing of property available for sale, and in working with solicitors or conveyancers on the documents needed. Agents focussing on renting (letting or management agents) move quickly to match […]
Engineering & Manufacturing
Engineering is, broadly, the application of science and maths to solve problems or to create something, like a machine, vehicle or building. Within the general field, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering and chemical engineering are often seen as the main areas, though there are frequent situations requiring more than one of these areas, and […]
Education
Education is one of the core processes of modern society. It contributes to economic growth, cultural development and our ability to continue to improve our lives. The right to education is recognised in international law as a human right. As well as knowledge, the process of teaching and of learning develops values, skills, beliefs and […]
Dental Services
A dentist or dental surgeon is a medical professional focussed on diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of conditions related to teeth, gums and mouth, and often have a team of assistants, hygienists and technicians providing a range of oral health services. The General Dental Council regulates dental care professionals in the UK, and has over 110,000 […]
Construction & Building Services
Construction is a huge industry, accounting for almost 7% of the UK economy and providing 2.9 million jobs (about 10% of the workforce) in over 280,000 businesses. As the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) said in 2019, “construction underpins our economy and society. Few sectors have such an impact on communities across […]
Charities & Non-Profits
A charity, trust or not-for-profit organisation in the UK is one whose primary objectives are for public benefit (rather than the financial gain of its owners) and address one or more ‘purposes’ set out by the Charity Commission, including dealing with poverty; advancing education, religion, health or saving lives, citizenship or community, arts culture and […]
Barristers & Legal Services
When legal advice is needed, in a personal or professional capacity, the expertise available in the UK legal servcices sector is world-renowned. According to the Bar Standards Board, there were just over 17,000 practicing barristers in the UK in 2020. Traditionally engaged by a solicitor on behalf of a client needing representation (though fairly recent […]
Accountants & Financial Services
The origins of accountancy, bookkeeping and many other financial services probably go as far back as the development of writing, counting and money. The ancient Egyptians are thought to have had early auditing systems, and the ruling bodies of the Roman Empire gathered and used detailed financial information. Today, clients depend on the services of […]
Architects, Designers & Planners
Architects, designers and planners have a lot to do. Architectural and design practices are responsible for the planning, designing and management of the construction of buildings and spaces, with people’s health and safety directly linked to the decisions that are made, as well as for often complex contractual and services arrangements with contractors and service […]