United Kingdom

The UK economy is made up of the economies of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland combined.
The aggregate makes the UK the sixth largest economy in the world and the fourth largest in Europe after Germany, France and Italy.

The currency of the United Kingdom is the Pound Sterling, represented by the symbol £. The central bank is the Bank of England, responsible for issuing currency; the United Kingdom has chosen not to join the Euro.

Official Name: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Form of government: Parliamentary Monarchy
Queen: Charles III
Prime Minister: Rishi Sunak
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)

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How to study in Oxford and how much it costs

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This is Keir Starmer’s Brexit plan

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6 September 2024 - 13:00

This is Keir Starmer's Brexit plan

Labor leader Keir Starmer intends to strengthen cooperation with Olaf Scholz’s Germany - a plan that, however, contains many pitfalls. Here’s why.

King Charles’s record profits come from wind power

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26 July 2024 - 13:00

King Charles's record profits come from wind power

Profits from the Crown Estate, part of which finances the English monarchy, have risen 148% this year. What does this mean for King Charles’ coffers and why were the profits record-breaking?