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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › United_KingdomUnited Kingdom - Wikipedia

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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 coast of the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

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     UK set to experience 30C heatwave this week as weather maps show dramatic temperature spike

     The UK is forecasted to bask in a 30C heatwave on Friday as a weather map shows an angry dark red detailing the looming change in temperature, according to the latest meteorological data

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   What does Britain stand for?

   • The Guardian and Telegraph use Britain as a synonym for the United Kingdom. Some prefer to use Britain as shorthand for Great Britain.

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   Where is the United Kingdom located?

   • The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom ( UK) or Britain, [m] is a country in Northwestern Europe, off the coast of the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

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   Is the UK a monarchy or a parliamentary democracy?

   • The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy. [o] The UK has three distinct jurisdictions; England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Since 1998, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have their own devolved governments and legislatures while England is governed directly by the UK Government.

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   How big is the UK?

   • The total area of the United Kingdom is 94,354 square miles (244,376 km 2 ), [e] with an estimated population of nearly 67.6 million people in 2022. In 1707, the Kingdom of England (which included Wales) and the Kingdom of Scotland united under the Treaty of Union to create the Kingdom of Great Britain.

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4. www.bbc.com › news › ukUK | Latest News & Updates | BBC News

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   Get all the latest news, live updates and content about the UK from across the BBC.

5. www.bbc.co.uk › newsHome - BBC News

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   Get the latest news from the UK and around the world, including politics, entertainment, sports and more. Watch, listen and join in with BBC's live coverage, debates and analysis.

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7. www.gov.ukWelcome to GOV.UK

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   GOV.UK is the website of the UK government, providing access to various online services and information for citizens, businesses and visitors. Find out how to apply for visas, benefits, passports, taxes, jobs, education and more.

8. www.bbc.com › news › world-europe-18023389United Kingdom country profile - BBC News

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   Jul 9, 2024 · The United Kingdom is a state made up of the historic countries of England, Wales and Scotland, as well as Northern Ireland. It is known as the home of both modern parliamentary democracy and the...

9. www.bbc.co.ukBBC - Home

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   The BBC is the UK's public service broadcaster, offering a wide range of content across TV, radio, online and mobile platforms. Find breaking news, live updates, analysis and features on politics, business, culture, health, education and more.