England profile - Overview - BBC News
WEBJun 15, 2017 · England profile - Overview. 15 June 2017. England is the largest constituent part of the United Kingdom, and accounts for 83 per cent of its population and most of its economic activity. Issues ...
Parliament and the Government - UK Parliament
WEBThe Government cannot make new laws or raise new taxes without Parliament's agreement. Parliament is made up of people we have elected and people who have been appointed. They sit in two separate Houses: The House of Commons, where all the people we have elected at the General Election work, as MPs, for the next five years.
16 best places to visit in England - Lonely Planet
WEBFeb 26, 2024 · 6. York. With its Roman and Viking heritage, ancient city walls and maze of cobbled streets, York is a living record of English history. A magnificent circuit of 13th-century walls encloses a medieval spider’s …
Prime Minister - GOV.UK
WEBThe Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP. Rishi Sunak became Prime Minister on 25 October 2022. He was previously appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer from 13 February 2020 to 5 July 2022. He was Chief ...
United Kingdom | History, Population, Map, Flag, Capital, & Facts
WEB2 days ago · The United Kingdom comprises the whole of the island of Great Britain —which contains England, Wales, and Scotland —as well as the northern portion of the island of Ireland. The name Britain is sometimes used to refer to the United Kingdom as a whole. The capital is London, which is among the world’s leading commercial, financial, …
England travel - Lonely Planet | Europe
WEBEngland. Europe. This green and pleasant land, this sceptred isle, this crucible of empire and pioneer of parliamentary democracy: England is eccentric and endlessly intriguing. Best Time to Visit. Best Places to Visit.
The Official Website For UK Tourism | VisitBritain
WEBWelcome to Britain. Discover inventive new experiences and captivating stories in 2024, brought together with a dose of British flair. From exploring film settings and pioneering cultural spaces to countryside trails and relaxing wellness retreats, it’s all happening on our shores and you’re invited! Join immersive exhibitions as the ...
Difference Between the UK, Great Britain, and England
WEBJul 11, 2019 · On the large island of Great Britain, there are three somewhat autonomous regions: England, Wales, and Scotland. Great Britain is the ninth largest island on Earth and has an area of 80,823 square miles (209,331 square kilometers). England occupies the southeast portion of the island of Great Britain, Wales is in the southwest, and Scotland …
England Football | Home
WEBEngland Football is the home of England’s National Football Teams and Grassroots Football. Find everything from exclusive news, fixtures, results, stats and live coverage of England Teams, to opportunities to play and participate in grassroots football near you.
England Attractions & Places to Visit - VisitBritain
WEBJurassic Coast. England’s only natural World Heritage Site, embark on a coastal adventure across the Jurassic Coast that spans a whopping 95 miles (152km). A fossil finder’s paradise, spend time hitting up the beaches for prehistoric hunting, or discover breathtaking sunset views from the chalky hills of Old Harry Rocks.
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