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Life In The UK


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What are the values that underpin British society?

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Democracy rule of law individual liberty tolerance and respect

What is the official name of the UK?

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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Which countries make up the UK?

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England Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland

What is the capital of Scotland?

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Edinburgh

What is the capital of Wales?

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Cardiff

What is the capital of Northern Ireland?

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Belfast

What is the population of the UK?

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Around 65 million

What percentage of the UK population lives in England?

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About 84%

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Which court deals with minor criminal cases in England and Wales?

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Magistrates' Court

What is the maximum sentence a Magistrates' Court can give?

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6 months in prison or a fine up to £5000

At what age can you vote in UK elections?

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18

At what age can you stand for Parliament?

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18

How often are general elections held?

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At least every 5 years

What is the name of the UK Parliament's lower house?

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House of Commons

What is the name of the UK Parliament's upper house?

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House of Lords

How many MPs are there in the House of Commons?

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650

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Who is the head of state in the UK?

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The monarch

Who is the head of government in the UK?

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The Prime Minister

What does the monarch do in the UK's constitutional system?

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Acts as head of state and gives Royal Assent to laws

What is Royal Assent?

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The monarch's formal approval of an Act of Parliament

What is the minimum age to buy alcohol in the UK?

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18

What is the minimum age to buy tobacco products?

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18

What is the national minimum wage for workers aged 23 and over?

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£10.42 per hour (varies with updates)

When do the clocks go forward for British Summer Time?

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Last Sunday in March

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When do the clocks go back from British Summer Time?

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Last Sunday in October

What is Boxing Day?

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26th December a bank holiday in the UK

What is the patron saint of England?

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St George

What is the patron saint of Scotland?

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St Andrew

What is the patron saint of Wales?

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St David

What is the patron saint of Ireland?

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St Patrick

When is St George's Day?

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23rd April

When is St Andrew's Day?

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30th November

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When is St David's Day?

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1st March

When is St Patrick's Day?

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17th March

What flowers are associated with each country of the UK?

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England rose Scotland thistle Wales daffodil Northern Ireland shamrock

What is the Church of England also known as?

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The Anglican Church

Who is the head of the Church of England?

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The monarch

What is the established church in Scotland?

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The Church of Scotland (Presbyterian)

What percentage of the UK population has no religion?

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Around 25%

What is the most common religion after Christianity in the UK?

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Islam

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Which city has the largest Hindu population outside India?

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London

When did women get the right to vote on equal terms with men?

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1928

Who was the first female Prime Minister of the UK?

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Margaret Thatcher

In which year did the UK join the European Economic Community?

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1973

In which year did the UK leave the European Union?

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2020

What was the Battle of Hastings?

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1066 battle where William the Conqueror defeated King Harold

Who built Hadrian's Wall?

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The Romans

In which century was the Domesday Book compiled?

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11th century (1086)

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What was the Black Death?

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A plague that killed one third of England's population in the 14th century

What was the English Civil War?

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17th century conflict between King Charles I and Parliament

Who was executed in 1649?

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King Charles I

What was the Great Fire of London?

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1666 fire that destroyed much of medieval London

Who was Lord Nelson?

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British naval commander who won the Battle of Trafalgar

When was the Battle of Trafalgar?

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1805

Who was the Duke of Wellington?

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British general who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo

When was the Battle of Waterloo?

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1815

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What was the Industrial Revolution?

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Period of major industrialization in Britain (18th-19th centuries)

Who invented the steam engine?

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James Watt (improved version)

What did Isambard Kingdom Brunel build?

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Ships bridges and railways including the Great Western Railway

What was the Crimean War?

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1850s war where Florence Nightingale became famous

Who was Florence Nightingale?

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Pioneer of modern nursing during the Crimean War

When was the First World War?

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1914-1918

When was the Second World War?

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1939-1945

Who was Prime Minister during most of WWII?

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Winston Churchill

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What was the Blitz?

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German bombing campaign against British cities in WWII

When was the NHS established?

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1948

Who established the NHS?

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The Labour government under Clement Attlee

What does NHS stand for?

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National Health Service

Is NHS treatment free at the point of use?

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Yes for most services

What is National Insurance?

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System of contributions that fund benefits and pensions

At what age can you claim the State Pension?

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Currently 66 (rising to 67)

What is Universal Credit?

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Benefit that replaces six previous benefits including Income Support

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What is Council Tax?

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Local tax paid to fund local authority services

What is Income Tax?

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Tax paid on earnings above the personal allowance

What is the personal allowance for Income Tax?

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£12570 per year (varies with updates)

What is VAT?

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Value Added Tax charged on most goods and services

What is the standard rate of VAT?

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20%

What is the maximum working week under EU regulations still applied?

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48 hours per week

How much paid holiday are full-time workers entitled to?

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28 days per year (including bank holidays)

What is the notice period for leaving rented accommodation?

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Usually one month

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What is a tenancy agreement?

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Legal contract between landlord and tenant

What is the deposit protection scheme?

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Legal requirement to protect tenant deposits

Can landlords discriminate against tenants?

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No it is illegal to discriminate

What is the speed limit in built-up areas?

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30 mph

What is the speed limit on single carriageways?

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60 mph

What is the speed limit on motorways?

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70 mph

What is the legal drink-drive limit in England and Wales?

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80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood

What is the legal drink-drive limit in Scotland?

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50 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood

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At what age can you learn to drive a car?

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17

At what age can you learn to ride a moped?

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16

What do you need to drive legally in the UK?

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Valid driving licence insurance and MOT (if car is over 3 years old)

What is an MOT?

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Annual test of vehicle safety and emissions

How long is a UK driving licence valid for?

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10 years

What should you do if you have an accident?

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Stop check for injuries call police if needed exchange details

What is the emergency telephone number?

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999 or 112

What services can you call on 999?

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Police Fire Ambulance Coastguard Mountain Rescue

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When can you use 999?

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Only for genuine emergencies when immediate help is needed

What is the non-emergency police number?

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101

What is NHS 111?

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Non-emergency medical helpline

What days are banks usually closed?

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Saturdays Sundays and bank holidays

What time do pubs usually close?

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11 PM but many have extended hours

What is tipping etiquette in restaurants?

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10-15% if service charge not included

What is queue etiquette in the UK?

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Always join the back of the queue and wait your turn

Is it acceptable to push into a queue?

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No it is considered very rude

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What should you do when introduced to someone?

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Shake hands and make eye contact

What is considered polite when using public transport?

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Give up seats for elderly pregnant or disabled passengers

What should you do with litter?

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Put it in a bin or take it home

Is it illegal to drop litter?

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Yes and you can be fined

What is the Equality Act 2010?

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Law that protects people from discrimination

What are protected characteristics under the Equality Act?

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Age disability race religion sex sexual orientation and others

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