| 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
- Storm Boelo leaves 22,000 without power as Met Office issues new wind warningby BBC News on October 26, 2026
A yellow warning for strong winds came in effect at 18:00 on Monday across the west coast of England, Wales and Scotland and eastern parts of Northern Ireland.
- Will the public change its mind about Meghan?by BBC News on October 26, 2026
This complicated - and developing - story could prove to be a turning point for Meghan.
- Heavenly Creatures killer Pauline Parker dies in Orkney, aged 88by BBC News on October 26, 2026
The death of the convicted murderer in Orkney at the age of 88 brings to an end a 70-year story that inspired an acclaimed film.
- Keir Starmer's government discussed moving out of 10 Downing Streetby BBC News on October 26, 2026
The building has been described as a "gloomy, mice-infested, bomb-curtained rabbit warren".
- Tributes paid to man killed by falling treeby BBC News on October 26, 2026
Richard Baines was the long-serving curator of Logan Botanic Garden near Stranraer.
- No 10 appears to backtrack on PM's freedom of movement referendum suggestionby BBC News on October 26, 2026
The PM says he wants to start a conversation about potential options for the UK's future relationship with the EU.
- Thousands still without power after Storm Boeloby BBC News on October 26, 2026
More than 4,000 homes in Cumbria and north-east England still have no power following Storm Boelo.
- Army officer killed by reversing Warrior with faulty alarm - inquestby BBC News on October 26, 2026
Second Lt Max George, 26, died during a training exercise on Salisbury Plain, an inquest is told.
- Independent review announced into murder of student Henry Nowakby BBC News on October 26, 2026
"We must get to truth of what happened before, during and after that awful night," the home secretary says while announcing the review.
- Microsoft offers 'buyouts' to 60,000 staff including UK workersby UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News on October 26, 2026
Microsoft is offering voluntary severance packages to 60,000 of its staff - more than a quarter of its workforce - including some in the UK.
- Drivers who killed mum and girl while racing jailedby BBC News on October 26, 2026
Justyna Hulboj and her daughter Lena died when they were hit by a car in Leeds in January 2023.
- Russell Brand asked assistant for female fan phone numbers, court hearsby BBC News on October 26, 2026
Helen Berger said she left her job working for Brand after she became "sick of him."
- Chris Brown given suspended eight-month prison sentence over nightclub attackby BBC News on October 26, 2026
The R&B star previously pleaded guilty to affray, after attacking a music producer with a glass bottle.
- Man who died after being hit by falling tree in Storm Boelo is namedby UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News on October 26, 2026
Tributes have been paid to a man who died after being struck by a falling tree during Storm Boelo.
- 'The storm didn't ruin our wedding, it made it'by BBC News on October 26, 2026
Leigh and Paul Hutchinson unexpectedly had their first dance in the iconic Blackpool Tower ballroom.
- Drivers who killed mother and young daughter as they raced are jailedby UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News on October 26, 2026
Two strangers who killed a mother and her four-year-old daughter as they raced their high-performance cars along a city centre road have been jailed for 16 and 12 years.
- What is walking down the newly pedestrianised Oxford Street like?by BBC News on October 26, 2026
The first phase of the overhaul is expected to be finished by spring 2027.
- Consultant doctors in England to strike next monthby BBC News on October 26, 2026
Senior doctors to stage 48-hour walkout, beginning on 25 November, in dispute over pay and pensions.
- UK sanctions senior Sudanese commanders 'implicated in rape campaign'by UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News on October 26, 2026
Senior Sudanese commanders allegedly implicated in a campaign of rape during the country's conflict have been sanctioned by the UK government.
- Storm clears but more wind and rain bears down on UKby BBC News on October 26, 2026
Another area of low pressure will pass close to the north-west UK with a Met Office yellow wind warning issued for Tuesday.
- Funding set to double for plan to get rough sleepers off streets by Christmasby BBC News on October 26, 2026
Burnham made ending rough sleeping his first pledge when entering Downing Street in July.
- Healey to shield low-income pensioners from income tax in the Budgetby BBC News on October 26, 2026
Changes are needed to prevent the full, flat-rate state pension becoming liable for income tax after it rises in April.
- Will Harry Kane win tonight's Ballon d'Or?by UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News on October 26, 2026
Tonight's Ballon d'Or is one of the most anticipated in years, with Harry Kane the favourite to be named the world's best men's footballer.
- London's Oxford Street pedestrianised in 'truly momentous occasion for capital'by UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News on October 26, 2026
London's Oxford Street is now traffic-free, with mayor Sadiq Khan hailing it "a truly momentous occasion for the capital".
- Senior doctors to strike for two days in Novemberby UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News on October 26, 2026
Senior doctors in England plan to go on strike for two days in November over pay, the British Medical Association (BMA) has said.
- Daughter wins £127k claim for caring for mum at homeby BBC News on October 26, 2026
Bern Rogers says the row with her siblings since her elderly mother died was "harrowing and deeply sad".
- Spotify uploads lyrics for Dolly Parton's Welsh version of Jolene in Irishby BBC News on October 26, 2026
The single is the second posthumous release from Parton - who was of Welsh descent.
- Knighting Sinfield 'easiest decision anyone's had to make,' says Prince Williamby BBC News on October 26, 2026
The rugby league star is "gold dust" and "should have been Sir Kevin years ago," says the Prince of Wales.
- Photos show potholes days before fatal crashby BBC News on October 26, 2026
The pictures, taken by council representatives, reveal the poor condition of the riverside road.
- 'Why we think Milton Keynes can be a City of Culture'by BBC News on October 26, 2026
The spotlight is shining on the post-war city, after it made the UK City of Culture shortlist.

































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