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 …

1 day ago · British Isles terminology Map showing the terminology commonly used to describe the British Isles, the United Kingdom, Great Britain, and Ireland. The terms used here are a mixture of …

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3 days ago · British police said they had charged a 31-year-old man with terrorism offences, following his arrest in connection with an attack on a Manchester synagogue in October which left two Jewish...

Nov 26, 2025 · Britain’s unpopular center-left Labour government sought to seize the political narrative Wednesday with a tax-raising budget that it hopes will boost economic growth, reduce child poverty …

13 hours ago · World Cup 2026 fixtures, match schedule, UK kick-off times and venues confirmed as England and Scotland discover schedule England will play Croatia in Dallas (9pm UK time) before …