The United Kingdom (UK), located in the northwest of continental Europe, has London as its capital and its official language is English. It has played a key role in the history of parliamentary democracy, literature and science. It is currently a modern and prosperous nation. It was a member of the European Union until January 31, 2020, although it never adopted the euro. The definitive exit from the EU took place on December 31, 2020, which entailed several fiscal changes.

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The UK is a commercial and financial powerhouse, and one of the major economies in Western Europe. Its GDP is based primarily on services, especially banking, insurance and business services. Sectors such as engineering, aerospace, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and digital technologies (AI, fintech, media) stand out.