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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a sovereign state in northern Europe which includes England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. It is governed under a constitutional monarchy and a democratic parliamentary system made up of two houses; an elected House of Commons and an appointed House of Lords. It has a population of more than 62 million and has the world's seventh-largest economy by nominal GDP. It is predominantly a Christian country, although successive waves of migration have contributed to the growth of other faiths. It is a member of the European Union as well as the Commonwealth of Nations, the Council of Europe, G7, G8, G20, NATO, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the World Trade Organization.
City must discover ways to attract and retain more doctors and nurses to ensure public healthcare is not compromised
After 28 years renting in Hong Kong, moving to our own house in an English village felt great. The garden was a joy. But the novelty has worn off, and I miss what we left behind.
Asian hornets, famous for their murderous destruction of bee colonies, have started appearing in Britain. Cliff Buddle, who watched an attack in Hong Kong, and now lives in England, is on the alert.
- The leader of the anti-immigration Reform UK party is a long-time ally of the ex-US president, who once dubbed him ‘Mr Brexit’
But rise of anti-immigration Reform UK party could increase resistance to BN(O) policy in the long run, experts say.
Britain’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been appointing his cabinet, with Rachel Reeves becoming the first woman in charge of the country’s finances.
Keir Starmer has promised a ‘full audit’ of relations but even if he adopts a more pragmatic approach, major divisions are expected to remain.
Keir Starmer set out his vision in his first speech as prime minister after victory in the UK election.
Fans serenade him with The Beatles ‘Hey Jude’ and he’s already been snapped up by Kim Kardashian for Skims and Louis Vuitton – here’s what else you need to know about Jude Bellingham
Keir Starmer enters No 10 Downing Street with a long list of problems that could curtail any ‘honeymoon period’ offered by the British people.
Anwar said Malaysia-Britain partnership is an enduring one, woven through history and strengthened by the close bonds of kith and kin.
Brexit kingpin Nigel Farage has finally won a seat in Britain’s parliament at the eighth attempt and is determined to be a ‘bloody nuisance’.
Keir Starmer pledged ‘change begins now’ after leading Britain’s Labour Party to a historic election victory.
Rebecca Joynes was already on police bail for sexual activity with one teen when she had sex with another boy and became pregnant.
‘Inflatable Wonders’ mocked online for exhibits’ resemblance to gravestones, but organisers confident event will prove a hit with visitors.
The ‘Kiss Kiss’ singer is married to Nick Candy, a billionaire developer; she’s also against ‘woke’ and has donated substantial amounts to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK
From matching purple outfits and thrones to a star-studded guest list and cake-sabring … take a look at the luxe Beckham wedding, 25 years later
Jaded Britons are delivering their verdict on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party, which has been in power since 2010.
The last time the influential Murdoch-owned newspaper endorsed the party was during Tony Blair’s tenure from 1997.
The new wave of Hong Kong migrants in Britain have already engaged politically and the three main UK-wide parties have included city in manifestos.
Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber’s second born Kai Schreiber is already following in mum’s footsteps in more ways than one – here’s what we know about the stylish teen
Eiza González previously dated Timothée Chalamet and Jason Momoa, and then ‘gave up’ on dating – but was spotted hugging and kissing Binns in London
Former nurse Letby, Britain’s most prolific serial child killer of modern times, was found guilty in August of murdering 7 babies and trying to kill 6 more. She was jailed for life.
Dissatisfaction with rising living costs and economic stagnation could see the PM lose his seat, as Indian diaspora joins anti-Tory wave.
Sam Mostyn was appointed to the largely ceremonial role representing the British monarch, who is the nation’s head of state.
Jude Bellingham’s overhead kick and Harry Kane’s strike in extra-time breathe new life into Gareth Southgate’s reign as England boss.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak insisted the Conservatives can still win Thursday’s UK election despite multiple polls pointing to a commanding victory by the opposition Labour Party.
James Bond author Ian Fleming worked in the building, while Winston Churchill used to give his address from the balcony of the old War Office, now transformed into a luxury hotel
Knightley and Righton have been married for 11 years, but were ‘very, very drunk’ when they first met … here’s what you need to know about the Pride & Prejudice star’s husband
Jaylin Ye says she is proud to be the first native-born Chinese transgender actress to appear in a British TV drama.
Beijing was urged to use its influence to end the ‘increasingly dangerous military cooperation’ between Moscow and Pyongyang.
