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Britain's National Health Service

WEBThe National Health Service - or NHS - the public health care system operating in Great Britain - was introduced in 1948, as a pillar of the welfare state, set up by the Labour …

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The British constitution explained

WEBSimple rules, clear explanations, hundreds of examples. Being uncodified, the Constitution of the United Kingdom is in a state of constant flux. Each new law, each new major …

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The British monarchy

WEBAbout-Britain.com - A thematic guide to the UK. On September 8, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96 at Balmoral Castle in the Scottish Highlands . Queen for more than …

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England's biggest cities

WEBWith the exception of London ( and the Scottish capital Edin­burgh ), the largest UK cities are not inter­nationally famous tourist cities, nor cities with a great and old historic …

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Emergency medical assistance for visitors to Britain

WEBYou should call 999 in the event of a serious road accident, involving injury. Do not call these numbers unless you are in a real emergency (accident or serious medical …

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The best prehistoric sites in Britain

WEBAnd further afield: Best prehistoric sites in France Prehistoric timeline - ancient civilisations in Britain Dates before the first visit of Julius Caesar are approximate. 180,000 BC - The …

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Local government in Britain simply explained

WEBWheras a country like Germany has four levels of administration - State, "Länder", district, and municipality, in Britain there are only one or two levels of local government - called …

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Scotland, a guide to the country and its heritage

WEBScotland forms the most northerly of the countries that currently make up the United Kingdom. It has been part of the United Kingdom since the signing of the Act of Union in …

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The Education System in Britain

WEBEducation in the UK is compulsory from age 5 to age 18, and is largely provided through the state education system. However unlike in some other countries, the state school …

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The South of England heritage and tourism

WEBHeritage tourism in central southern England. The long medieval nave of Winchester cathedral. For the purposes of this guide, Central southern England is made up of the …

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The British parliament explained

WEBSince 2010, the British Parliament has been controlled by the Conservative Party who, alone or as the major party in a coalition, have ciontrolled the House of Commons and …

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The southeast of England heritage and tourism

WEBTen of the best historic monuments and sites in southeast England. Ratings out of 5 are relative to other similar attractions or monuments. Name & location. Rating (/5) …

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Visiting Oxford and Cambridge

WEBPunting is a popular tourist activity at Cambridge, just as it is at Oxford. The main punt hire location is at the foot of Mill Lane / Silver Street, which is between King's college and the …

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Preparing for Brexit timeline of events since the referendum

WEB11th September 2016. Foreign Secretary and prominent "Leave" campaigner Boris Johnson launches a new pressure group called "Change Britain", whose aim is to force the …

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Country walks near London

WEB8 to 10 miles. 3 - 4 hours. The Saunderton circular walk is a 10 mile circular trail starting and finishing at Saunderton railway station, just after High Wycombe. The trail goes as far as …

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A short history of Brexit, its background and its future

WEBWhile May was unpopular, all the polls showed that the Labour leader was even more unpopular than she was. Seen as a far-left throwback to the Labour party of the 1980s, …

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For or against Brexit arguments and people

WEBBrexit: the UK outside the European Union. The arguments over Brexit did horrendous damage to the UK, to its social fabric, and to its international reputation. Seven years …

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Political parties in Britain

WEBLabour, the main opposition party, saw its share of the vote fall to 14.1%. Then, seven months later in the December 2019 General election, the Conservatives romped back to …

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