• Visas for the UK
• Holidays in the UK
• Working in the UK
• Studying in the UK
• About the UK
• Culture and heritage
• Science and technology
• People and politics
• Sport
• London 2012 Olympics
• The GREAT campaign
• Diamond Jubilee 2012

About the UK

Culture and heritage

The UK has an extraordinarily rich and diverse artistic heritage, with British poets, playwrights, musicians, sculptors, painters and filmmakers enjoyed and admired all over the world.

Science and technology

The UK has one of the most creative and productive scientific and research communities in the world. British scientists have always been up there with the world's best.

People and politics

This is a diverse section, covering demographics, human rights at home and abroad, the UK’s involvement in overseas development, the charity sector and our political systems.

Sport

Sport has always been high on the list of things we enjoy doing in our spare time. And there are plenty of sports to choose from. Walking is by far the most popular for men and women of all ages, followed by fishing, cycling and swimming.