The UK is a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy [o] with three distinct jurisdictions: England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Scotland, Wales and …

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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Northwestern Europe, off the coa...

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3 days ago · There is often confusion between the terms "United Kingdom," "England," and "Great Britain." The full name of the country is "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" …

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK, or Britain) is a state located off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe. …

London is the largest city in the UK and is the capital city. There are also other large cities in England such as Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Bristol and Newcastle upon …

Dec 15, 2025 · The new head of Britain’s foreign intelligence service MI6 has warned the nation in her first public speech that the UK is “now operating in a space between peace and war” and …