The scientific sector also poses good potential; particularly for those involved in life sciences. The sector enjoyed record turnover of more than £70 billion last year, with 82% of businesses being SMEs. The UK also had the most foreign direct investment in life sciences in Europe in 2017, the highest level for seven years in fact.

The Global Database professional, scientific and technical activities directory provides a wealth of company data for thousands of organisations in the industry. We've used our regularly-updated data to compile this list of the top-performing companies and organisations currently based in the UK. Take a look at the list below to see the impressive sums of money being generated in the industry.