| Area Total | 243,610 sq km |
| Climate | temperate; moderated by prevailing southwest winds over the North Atlantic Current; more than one-half of the days are overcast |
| Natural Resources | coal, petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, lead, zinc, gold, tin, limestone, salt, clay, chalk, gypsum, potash, silica sand, slate, arable land |
| Imports | $602.5 billion (2017 est.) partners: Germany 13.7%, US 9.5%, China 9.3%, Netherlands 8%, France 5.4%, Belgium 5% (2017) |
| Exports | $436.5 billion (2017 est.) partners: US 13.2%, Germany 10.5%, France 7.4%, Netherlands 6.2%, Ireland 5.6%, China 4.8%, Switzerland 4.5%, (2017) |
| Government | parliamentary constitutional monarchy; a Constitutional realm |
| Capital | London |
| Population | 65.6 million (July 2017 est.) |
| Ethnicity | white 87.2%, black/African/Caribbean/black British 3%, Asian/Asian British: Indian 2.3%, Asian/Asian British: Pakistani 1.9%, mixed 2%, other 3.7% (2011 est.) |
| Language | English; recognized languages are: Scots (about 30% of the population of Scotland), Scottish Gaelic (about 60,000 in Scotland), Welsh (about 20% of the population of Wales), Irish (about 10% of the population of Northern Ireland), Cornish (some 2,000 to 3,000 people in Cornwall) (2012 est.) |
News about United Kingdom
- Firefighters working 'tirelessly' to tackle fresh Mourne Mountain wildfireby BBC News on April 29, 2026
Almost 50 firefighters are also dealing with gorse fires in the Loughermore Forest area of Dungiven, County Londonderry.
- Ukraine volunteer claims MP stole idea to donate ventilators - to divert them to Cubaby BBC News on April 29, 2026
Steve Witherden MP has been accused of plagiarism over a letter written to him about the ventilators.
- Homes evacuated within 400m of suspected ordnanceby BBC News on April 29, 2026
Devon and Cornwall Police is asking people not to travel to the Southway area.
- Smiles and wonder: How the US reacted to King Charlesby BBC News on April 29, 2026
A divided US has come together to watch King Charles' visit with a mix of awe, delight and hope.
- Police declare terrorist incident after two Jewish men stabbed in Londonby BBC News on April 29, 2026
A 45-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, the Met Police says.
- Police declare terrorist incident after two Jewish men stabbed in Londonby BBC News on April 29, 2026
A 45-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, the Met Police says.
- What we know about the Golders Green stabbingsby BBC News on April 29, 2026
Two Jewish men have been stabbed in Golders Green, north London, an attack police have declared a terrorist incident.
- We can't abolish leasehold outright, housing minister saysby BBC News on April 29, 2026
Matthew Pennycook rejects criticism the government is dragging its feet on leasehold reform.
- The Jewish security volunteers first on scene of Golders Green attackby BBC News on April 29, 2026
"We got a phone call to the hotline saying that there's a man stabbing people," a Shomrim member says.
- Sir Stephen Fry launches £100k damages claim after 'breaking multiple bones' in fall at O2by UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News on April 29, 2026
Sir Stephen Fry is claiming £100,000 in damages after falling two metres off a stage on to a concrete floor at the O2.
- Man offered Ukrainians money to carry out Starmer arson attacks, court hearsby BBC News on April 29, 2026
The three men are accused of targeting north London properties linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
- Hereditary peers' last hurrah as 700-year-old system abolishedby BBC News on April 29, 2026
It comes after legislation to remove their right to sit in the upper chamber passed last month.
- Nine arrested after allegations of modern slavery and forced marriage in religious groupby BBC News on April 29, 2026
Up to 500 officers are involved in three raids at Crewe's Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light group.
- Mum who blamed another child for her baby's death found guilty of murderby BBC News on April 29, 2026
Nicole Blain's 19-day-old daughter Thea Wilson had suffered broken ribs and three skull fractures.
- Mum who blamed another child for her baby's death found guilty of murderby BBC News on April 29, 2026
Nicole Blain's 19-day-old daughter Thea Wilson had suffered broken ribs and three skull fractures.
- Farage says Reform member should apologise for 'poor taste' social media postby BBC News on April 29, 2026
Arron Banks posted "Welsh Lad?" in response to a Plaid Cymru video fronted by black community organiser.
- Vet gallery planned to mark 200 years of ZSLby BBC News on April 29, 2026
The centre at London Zoo in Regent's Park, central London, is being funded by an anonymous donation.
- Hedgehog rescued from drain pipe ordeal with the help of oil and pliersby BBC News on April 29, 2026
The animal spent four days wedged tight inside the pipe outside Markinch Town Hall in Fife.
- Leasehold ban 'unlikely to come into force' before next general election, housing minister saysby UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News on April 29, 2026
It's "highly likely" the ban on new leasehold properties won't come into force until the next parliament, Matthew Pennycook has said.
- Man jailed for killing driver while on TikTokby BBC News on April 29, 2026
Ismaeel Malik accessed his phone almost 100 times on his journey, the court is told.
- Tories refer Farage to parliamentary watchdog over seven-figure gift from British businessman based in Thailandby UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News on April 29, 2026
- University of Sussex wins court challenge to overturn £585,000 freedom of speech fineby BBC News on April 29, 2026
A record fine had been issued by the Office for Students over the university's trans and non-binary inclusion policy.
- Pictures show 'frightening' wildfires at Welsh beauty spotby BBC News on April 29, 2026
Fire crews, including a helicopter, have been responding to fires in and around the Elan Valley area.
- UK borrowing cost highest since 1998 as inflation outlook darkensby UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News on April 29, 2026
UK long-term borrowing costs have hit their highest level since 1998 while oil prices have notched a new Iran war peak amid fears of extended disruption to energy flows from the Middle East.
- Superdry co-founder tells rape trial he had consentby BBC News on April 29, 2026
James Holder tells a court it was "very evident" a woman who accused him of rape wanted to have sex.
- Children's home abuse investigation closedby BBC News on April 29, 2026
A police investigation into child abuse has ended without any staff being charged or arrested.
- PM defends record as Badenoch says he squandered election winby BBC News on April 29, 2026
The prime minister and Conservative leader argue over welfare and defence spending ahead of May elections.
- UK rallies multinational force of navies as threat from Russia growsby UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News on April 29, 2026
The UK is rallying a new multinational force of navies from among northern allies to be ready to fight and defend their seas amid a growing threat from Russia, the head of the Royal Navy has said.
- Woman murdered sister and took her Rolex watchby BBC News on April 29, 2026
Nancy Pexton stabbed her sister Jennifer Abbott Dauward and took her diamond-encrusted Rolex watch.
- William and Catherine share new photo to mark 15th wedding anniversaryby BBC News on April 29, 2026
The photo shows William and Catherine lying in grass with their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.






























