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United Kingdom


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On May 1,

1707, theKingdom of

England

(including


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The official name of the UK is the "UnitedKingdom of Great Britain and NorthernIreland".What countries make up the UK?

The name refers to the union of what were oncefour se arate nations: En land, Scotland, Wales and


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Government

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and

Northern Ireland is represented by aconstitutional monarchy type of governmentwherein the Monarch is the head of the state andthe Prime Minister is the head of government.Executive power is bestowed to the UK

government and the devolved administrations ofScotland and Wales and the Executive ofNorthern Ireland. Legislative power is exercisedboth by the government and 2 chambers of

Parliament the House of Commons, and theHouse of Lords, with the Scottish Parliament andWelsh and Northern Ireland congress.

Since the passage of the English Bill of Rights in


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People way of life

Basic Economy.The United Kingdom has one of the largest economies in theworld, with a Gross National Product estimate in 1999 at $1.29 trillion (U.S.).Finance, manufacturing, and trade form the base of the economy. The poundsterling is the currency, and it is still being debated whether the nation will joinwith the its European Union partners and adopt the Euro.Commercial Activities. Banking and finance, including insurance, aremainstays of the economy.Major Industries.The United Kingdom is one of the most industrialized nationson earth and has a strong manufacturing base. Major products include machinetools, aircraft and ships, motor vehicles, electronics, chemicals, coal, petroleum,textiles, and food processing.Trade. One of the leading trading powers in the world, the United Kingdomexported $271 billion (U.S.) and imported $306 billion (U.S.) worth of goods in

1998. Chief exports include manufactured goods, food, chemicals, and fuels.Manufactured goods, machinery, fuel, and food products are imported. Primarytrading partners are the European Union and the United States.Division of Labor. Although the nation produces almost two-thirds of its foodneeds, in 1998, agriculture accounted for less than 2 percent of the workforcesector. Services account for 73 percent, and industry another 25.3 percent


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Prime Minister- DavidCameronWe live in a democratic country, which means we allhave a say in how the country is run. Parliamentrepresents the people. It is where we send ourchosen representatives to represent our views in theHouse of Commons.

What is Parliament?Parliament is where politicians (MPs) meet to decidelaws and make decisions for the United Kingdom. It isnot the same as the Government (which runs thecountry). One of the jobs Parliament does is to checkthat the Government is running the country properly.What is the job of Parliament?

The main functions of Parliament are:to pass laws

to provide, by voting for taxation, the means of


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The Queen is the official Head of State.Britain has a constitutional monarchywhere the Queen only rulessymbolically; in reality, power belongs toParliament. So, although the Queen'opens' Parliament each year and lawsare passed in her name, the Queen

herself plays no part in determiningdecisions made in Parliament.

The Queen has the final say on whethera bill becomes law.

The last Monarch to reject a law thatwas wanted by both Houses ofParliament was Queen Anne. She diedin 1715.

The House of Lords is made up ofpeople who have inherited familytitles and those who have beengiven titles because of theiroutstanding work in one field oranother. There are 675 members of

the Lords.The main ob of the House of Lords
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The House of Commons has659 members who have beenelected by local residents torepresent an area of thecountry in Parliament. Themembers are called MPs(Members of Parliament).

Each MP represents one of659 constituencies (areas) inthe UK and is a member of apolitical party, such as NewLabour or the Conservative

party.


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Also, the monarch continues to act as thecommander-in-chief of the British armed forces.

The Prime Minister should be a member of the

House of Commons and normally the leader of apolitical party that has absolute majority of seatsin the House of Commons. He then chooses otherMinisters as heads of various GovernmentDepartments.

The UK Parliament is a bicameral legislature and isthe highest legislative body composing of theHouse of Commons and House of Lords. Every

country of the UK is made up of parliamentaryconstituencies and each constituency elects aMember of the Parliament (MP) to the House ofCommons. Presently, the number of constituenciesid 646 will shall increase to 650 at the nextgeneral election. The House of Lords consists of 2


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The Union Flag - the flag of the United Kingdom (UK)The Union Flag, popularly known as the *Union Jack, is thenational flag of the United Kingdom. It is the British flag.It is called the Union Flag because it symbolises theadministrative union of the countries of the United

Kingdom. It is made up up of the individual Flags of threeof the Kingdom's countries all united under one Sovereign- the countries of 'England, of'Scotland' and of 'NorthernIreland' (since 1921 only Northern Ireland has been partof the United Kingdom). As Wales was not a Kingdom buta Principality it could not be included on the flag.

The following pages will tell you how the Union Flag'


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Remarkableplace


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Stonehenge

Stonehenge is the most famous prehistoricmonument in Britain. It is a circle of stones.

estimated at 3100 BC

Wiltshire, UK

Bluestone, Sarson, Welsh

Sandstone


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Windsor Castle has been a royal residence for over900 years and today is one of the homes of QueenElizabeth ll. The royal standard flies from the roundtower of the Castle when the Queen is in residence.


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Hadrian's Wall, a stone wall barrier built to separate the Romans and the Picts tribes in

Scotland 2000 years ago. It allowed Roman soldiers to control the movements of peoplecoming into or leaving Roman Britain. It was so well built that you can still see parts of ittoday.


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Kings College, Cambridge

Kings College, founded in 1441

by Henry VI, is a constituent

college of the University of

Cambridge. The chapel, is home

to the world-famous Choir.

The White Cliffs of Dover are truly one

of the most famous English

landmarks. These distinctive cliffs

have been a welcoming site for

returning sailors through the many

centuries.


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Blackpool Tower is a tourist

attraction in Blackpool, Lancashire

in England which was opened to the

public on 14 May 1894 It is said to

be the most famous seaside

landmark in England.

London Landmarks

The Tower, or Bloody Tower as it is known,has been host to many famous executionsand imprisonments, including those of Anne

Boleyn, Catherine Howard, Lady Jane Greyand Sir Walter Raleigh. The Jewel House,

which houses the Crown Jewels, lies withinthe confines of the Tower of London.


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Buckingham Palace is one of the most

popular landmarks in London. It is theLondon home of the British Royalfamily. The 600 room palace issurrounded by a 40 acre garden.More information


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The Palace of Westminster, knownalso as the Houses of Parliament, is

where the two Houses of theParliament of the United Kingdom(the House of Lords and the House ofCommons) conduct their sittings. ThePalace lies on the north bank of theRiver Thames in the London borough


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This royal fortress, on the

north banks of the River

Thames, was built by

William the Conqueror,following his successful

invasion in 1066. It has

been added to over the

years by the various

monarchs.The London Eye, next toCounty Hall, is another ofLondons most modernlandmarks. It is the worlds

biggest ferris wheel, andwill carry 800 passengers ata time on a thirty-minuteride. From its highest pointof 450 feet, it promisesviews of up to 25 miles.


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The first St Paul's Cathedral was built in 604 AD butburnt down in 675. The rebuilt cathedral was again

burnt down in the Great Fire of London in 1666.On 2nd September, 1666, the Great Fire of Londondestroyed a large area of the city including St. Paul'sCathedral. Sir Christopher Wren was given the taskof designing and rebuilding St. Paul's - a task thatwas to take him thirty-five years to complete. The


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Currency


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Manners are Important

DOs and DON'TS (Taboos) in EnglandDo not ask personal or intimate questionsWe like our privacy. Please do not ask questions such as "How much money do youearn?" "How much do you weigh?" or "Why aren't you married?". text taken fromand copyright of projcetbritain.com

Never eat off a knife when having a meal.

In all countries in Britain ...

Women in Britain are entitled to equal respect and status as men (and indeed viceversa) in all areas of life and tend to have more independence and responsibilitythan in some other cultures. Women are usually independent and accustomed toentering public places unaccompanied. It is usual for women to go out and about on

their own as well as with friends. Men and women mix freely.

It is ok for women to eat alone in a restaurant.It is ok for women to wander around on their own.It is ok for women to drink beer.It is impolite speak with your mouth full of food


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Do take your hat off when you go indoors (men only)

It is impolite for men to wear hats indoors especially in churches.

Nowadays, it is becoming more common to see men wearing hats indoors. However, this isstill seen as being impolite, especially to the older generations. text taken from andcopyright of projcetbritain.comDo say "Excuse Me": text taken from and copyright of projcetbritain.com

If someone is blocking your way and you would like them to move, say excuse me andthey will move out of your way.

Do Pay as you Go:

Pay for drinks as you order them in pubs and other types of bars.

Do say "Please" and "Thank you":

It is very good manners to say "please" and "thank you". It is considered rude if you don't.

You will notice in England that we say 'thank you' a lot. text taken from and copyright ofprojcetbritain.com

Do cover your Mouth:When yawning or coughing always cover your mouth with your hand.

Do Shake Hands:

When you are first introduced to someone, shake their right hand with your own righthand.


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Do say sorry:

If you accidentally bump into someone, say 'sorry'. They probably will too, evenif it was your fault! This is a habit and can be seen as very amusing by an

'outsider'.

Do Smile: text taken from and copyright of projcetbritain.com

A smiling face is a welcoming face.

Do Drive on the left side of the road

Do open doors for other people

Men and women both hold open the door for each other. It depends on whogoes through the door first.

Do not greet people with a kiss:We only kiss people who are close friends and relatives.

Avoid talking loudly in public

It is impolite to stare at anyone in public.Privacy is highly regarded. text taken from and copyright of projcetbritain.com


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Do not ask a lady her ageIt is considered impolite to ask a lady her age

Do not pick your nose in public:We are disgusted by this. If your nostrils need de-bugging, use a handkerchief.

Avoid doing gestures such as backslapping andhugging

This is only done among close friendsDo not spit.Spitting in the street is considered to be very badmannered.

Do not burp in publicYou may feel better by burping loudly after eating or

drinking, but other people will not! If you can not stop


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The British National Anthem

The National Anthem is God Save the Queen.The British National Anthem originated in apatriotic song first performed in 1745. It becameknown as the National Anthem from thebeginning of the nineteenth century.Temperate Climate

The overall climate in England is calledtemperate maritime. This means that it is mildwith temperatures not much lower than 0C inwinter and not much higher than 32C insummer. It also means that it is damp and issubject to frequent changes.

Football is the national sport of the country,which started in England. Other major sportsoriginated in the country are badminton,billiards, boxing, curling, cricket, field hockey,

golf, tennis, rugby, snooker, and squash.
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Religion in Britain todayThe main religion in Britain is Christianity. Most Christiansbelong to the Church of England or the Church of Scotland.

These are Protestant Churches. There are also many RomanCatholics.Who is the head of the Church of England?The Queen (the British Monarch) is 'Supreme Governor ofthe Church of England'.

Although religious faith in Britain is predominantly Christian,most of the worlds religions are also practiced. There arelarge Hindu,Jewish,Muslim and Sikh communities, andalso smaller communities of Bah, Buddhists, Jains, andZoroastrians, as well as followers of newLANGUAGE

In Britain, the main language is English (BritishEnglish). It is not the same as American orAustralian English. 'Hi mate' is not the correctand appreciated way to approach someone in thestreet. Neither is 'G'day', 'Howdy' or 'Hey Mister'.

The formal British way to greet someone is 'Good
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National Days are not celebrated in Britain in thesame way as they are in a number of othercountries. Only St Patrick's Day in Northern

Ireland (and the republic of Ireland) and StAndrew's Day in Scotland (from 2007) are takenas an official holiday. All the other nationaldays are normal working days.

National Days in the UK

Wales

St. David

1 March - The national

day of Wales is StDavid's Day.St David is Wales'spatron saint.Facts about St David's Day

St Patrick

17 March - The nationalday of Northern Ireland isSt Patrick's Day

St Patrick is Ireland'spatron Saint
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St. George

23 April - The national day of

England is St George's Day.St George is England's patronsaint.Facts about St George's Day

St Andrew

30 November - Thenational day of Scotlands is

St Andrew's DaySt Andrew is the patron saintof Scotland.Facts about St Andrew's Day
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Benefits

A. Care Allowances

Direct financial support has been a component of the U.K. government's National Carers'Strategy, for over a decade.302 The U.K. supports its family caregivers directly through itssocial security program and has not created a caregiver specific tax incentive. Like the

Australian system discussed below, the caregiver support program and the disability

assistance system are interwoven in terms of eligibility criteria. The U.K. Carer'sAllowance303 is a payment to caregivers of individuals who qualify for state-fundedbenefits designated for people with disabilities.304 The caregiver must provide at least 35hours per week of care and earn no more than 95.00 per week from paid work.305 Inthis sense the benefit targets low income caregivers who are essentially working full-timeas unpaid caregivers as an alternative to paid employment. The benefit is valued at

53.10 per week;306 however, a low-income caregiver may be entitled to an additional

Carer Premium.307 The state also funds respite for the caregiver, initially through theCommunity Care (Direct Payments) Act 1996. This program has included eldercare since2000 and the care of disabled children since 2001.308


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Social Health Insurance

Expat Medical InsuranceWhen you are overseas, it is important to haveconfidence in your international insurance plan.Accidents and emergencies are always

unforeseen, so having confidence in yourinsurance plan will give you peace of mind.Since each individual is unique, Expat MedicalInsurance designs each plan individually to fit

your specific needs.

Individual Plans

Family Plans

Group Plans

Travel Plans

Teacher Plans
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UK ImmigrationThe UK is a very popular destination for people looking to live and workoverseas. UK immigration consists of a five-tier points based system that

scores applicants on various criteria to assess their eligibility to obtain aUK work or study visa.The five-tier points based system encompasses all highly skilled work,study, and training immigration routes into the country. It has undergone anumber of changes since its inception in 2008, most notably the removalofTier 1 (General) for highly skilled migrants in favor of a newExceptionalTalent visa, and a cap on the number of visa available under Tier 1 and

Tier 2.The removal mainly affects overseas applicants. People seeking extensionsto their Tier 1 (General) visa are still able to apply for a

Tier 1 (General) visa extension, and people in the UK under certain othervisa categories may still switch into Tier 1 (General).

Tier 2 (General) has become the most realistic immigration route for mostpeople living outside of the country who wish to immigrate to the UK as a

skilled worker.With all of these changes, navigating the UK immigration system can be adifficult and time-consuming process. You may have to wait months foryour UK visa application to be processed by the UK Border Agency, orspend the whole day there to then find that you do not have all therelevant documentation. We are OISC registered and can submit yourUK visa application to the Home Office to be dealt with on the same day.
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Types of

VisasWork Visas

The UK work visa program has been designed to attract professionalsfrom a wide range of industries. The UK work visa program includesvisas for highly skilled workers (Tier 1), sponsored workers (Tier 2) andtemporary workers (Tier 5).

Work visas are part of the UK's points based system and therequirements are different for each category. Many work visas allow forextended visa options, which can lead to permanent residence in the UK.

Tier 1 (General) VisaExtension

The Tier 1 (General) visagives highly skilled workers

already working in the UK

Tier 2 (General) Visa

The Tier 2 (General)visa allows those witha job offer from a UK-

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Tier 2 (Minister ofReligion) Visa

The Tier 2 (Minister ofReligion) visa allowsreligious workers witha job offer from a UK-

based organisation tolive and work in the UKas a sponsoredworker.

Tier 5 (TemporaryWorker) Visa

The Tier 5 visacategory includes arange of temporarywork visas which

allow specific types ofworkers to undertakeshort term andtemporary work in the

UK.

Sole Representative

Visa

A Sole Representativepermit allows arepresentative of anoverseas company to

Tier 1 (Post-Study

Work) Visa

The Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) visaprovidesinternational

Bulgarians and Romanians

The EEA Association Agreement is designed toallow Bulgarian and Romanian nationals to starttheir own business or work in the UK.


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Tier 1 (Post-StudyWork) Visa

The Tier 1 (Post-StudyWork) visa providesinternational graduatesin the UK an

opportunity to findwork in the UK withouta sponsor.

Tier 2 (Intra-CompanyTransfer)

The Tier 2 (Intra-Company Transfer)visa allows those withan offer of transfer or

secondment to live andwork in the UK as asponsored worker.

Tier 2 (Sportsperson)Visa

The Tier 2(Sportsperson) visa

allows internationallyestablishedsportspersons andcoaches to live and

work in the UK as as onsored worker.

Tier 5 (Youth MobilityScheme)

The Youth MobilityScheme allows 18 - 30year olds fromparticipating countriesan opportunity toholiday and work in the

UK for up to two (2)

Domestic Worker Visa

A Domestic Worker visa allows those employed asdomestics in a private household to accompanytheir employer when they visit or move to the UK.


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