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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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About-Britain.com a thematic guide to Britain

WebBritain has been deeply divided over the issue of Brexit , and the divisions it has caused are not going to go away fast. But in this part of About-Britain.com, you can also discover …

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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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The English countryside

WebIn the northwest of England, an area of low mountains and lakes, popular with poets, artists, hikers and mountaineers. The most famous area of English countryside, the Lake …

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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 formed …

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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 system …

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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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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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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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British institutions

WebAs a field of academic research and study, "area studies" is a recent concept. Until the 1980s, few universities offered transdisciplinary courses. Studying "English" or "Anglais" …

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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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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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Britain's steam heritage railways

WebA few miles south of London. The oldest of Britain's standard-gauge heritage lines, The Bluebell was saved for posterity by amateurs in 1960 . This is the most popular tourist …

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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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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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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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UK online shopping with international delivery

WebDelivers to UK, Europe and worldwide. Online catalogue prices in pounds, dollars and €uros. Founded in 1759, Wedgwood is the iconic British manufacturer of top quality bone china …

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