The closing of the Baltic Sea and of the German ports and rivers thus struck the most damaging blow at Great Britain's commerce and war economy. (britannica.com)
The Rugby Football League has insisted there will be no knee-jerk reaction to Great Britain's tour flop. (smh.com.au)
Britain's countryside is great, rich with lakes, mountains and monuments. (britishcouncil.org)
Richard continues his exploration of Britain's great countryside. (britishcouncil.org)
From Wallace and Gromit to Ewan McGregor, Britain's cinema is great. (britishcouncil.org)
Richard looks back at past masters of British creativity at Tate Britain and then comes right up to date with an introduction to Britain's great computer gaming scene. (britishcouncil.org)
World's2
Some of the world's best known companies come from the UK, including BP , British Airways and Vodafone . (statista.com)
Wolfram Siebeck rounds off his culinary cruise through London's eating establishments , provoked by the Guardian ' s somewhat Anglocentric list of the world's fifty best restaurants. (signandsight.com)
Driven in part by the growth of Euroskepticism in Britain, the governing Conservative Party has promised that if it wins an outright majority in the May 2015 general election it will hold an "in or out" referendum on staying a part of the EU. (foreignpolicy.com)
Thus, with polls indicating the United Kingdom as a whole may be more or less equally divided on whether to leave the EU, if Scotland does vote for independence, and thus does not participate in a subsequent EU referendum in Britain, this could tip the electoral balance in a tight vote. (foreignpolicy.com)
The last couple of weeks have seen some very broad claims and counterclaims about the views of UK businesses on membership of the EU, and on the prospect of a referendum. (telegraph.co.uk)
London's1
Richard shows us the best way to see London's many sights, travels back in time to the Warwick Castle of 500 years ago. (britishcouncil.org)
Scotland5
Great Britain is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean off the north-west coast of continental Europe, consisting of England, Scotland and Wales. (wikipedia.org)
The term "Great Britain" can also refer to the political territory of England, Scotland and Wales, which includes their offshore islands. (wikipedia.org)
The second, more immediate, potential earthquake is the prospect that Britain itself will break up later this year if Scotland votes for independence in September. (foreignpolicy.com)
However, with the Roman conquest of Britain, the Latin term Britannia was used for the island of Great Britain, and later Roman-occupied Britain south of Caledonia. (wikipedia.org)
Find out why Britain has fascinated generations of travelers as you explore Roman ruins in London, castles in North Wales, Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon and iconic Christ Church. (roadscholar.org)
Kingdom7
Remarkably, the United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) - a party built around a policy of British withdrawal from the EU - last month became the first party other than the Conservatives or Labour to win a national election in over 100 years, only underlining the growth of anti-Brussels sentiment in Britain. (foreignpolicy.com)
Northern Ireland shares a land border with the Republic of Ireland and is the only part of the United Kingdom (UK) directly bordering another sovereign state. (statista.com)
Most used vehicles imported into the State from overseas are sourced in the United Kingdom (UK). (revenue.ie)
Ireland8
The island of Ireland, with an area 40 per cent that of Great Britain, is to the west-these islands, along with over 1,000 smaller surrounding islands and named substantial rocks, form the British Isles archipelago. (wikipedia.org)
The peoples of these islands of Prettanike were called the Πρεττανοί, Priteni or Pretani.Priteni is the source of the Welsh language term Prydain, Britain, which has the same source as the Goidelic term Cruithne used to refer to the early Brythonic-speaking inhabitants of Ireland. (wikipedia.org)
The Greco-Egyptian scientist Ptolemy referred to the larger island as great Britain (μεγάλη Βρεττανία megale Brettania) and to Ireland as little Britain (μικρὰ Βρεττανία mikra Brettania) in his work Almagest (147-148 AD). (wikipedia.org)
But tonight is not a good night to make decisions - you're emotional and not in a good place, coaching has taught me that much. (smh.com.au)
That said, it's always best to take one for a spin in a showroom or garden centre first, just to make sure it suits your stance. (yorkshirepost.co.uk)
British3
We, like 78pc of German-headquartered firms operating in the UK, according to a study by the German-British Chamber of Commerce and Industry, value our ability to sell to a market of 500m consumers without worrying about complying with 28 different reels of red tape. (telegraph.co.uk)
Whatever you like to call it, we're utterly indebted to the innate beauty of the Great British establishments that ply us with alcohol . (askmen.com)
In this section, watch our Britain is GREAT videos for learners at B2 English level (upper intermediate) and C1 English level (advanced) and find out about many aspects of British life and culture, including art, history, sport and music. (britishcouncil.org)
Economics1
In its latest report, Great Expectations , Phoenix Insights commissioned Frontier Economics to assess whether people's retirement income expectations are adequate and achievable. (politics.co.uk)
Explore2
Explore our list of some of the best free museums you can visit both in London and across the U.K. The cost of living in the U.K. is on the rise, but an entertaining and educational day out doesn't have to break the bank. (livescience.com)
Here we explore some of the best free museums from across the U.K. (livescience.com)
Billion1
The UK is a major international manufacturer, having exported 473.19 billion U.S. dollars worth of goods in 2011 . (statista.com)
Heritage1
Museums are a great way to learn about both local heritage and also culture on a global stage. (livescience.com)
Pro-Palestine demonstrations in the UK have continued into the eighth successive weekend, as protesters gathered in cities and towns across the country to demand a permanent ceasefire in the besieged Gaza Strip. (whatreallyhappened.com)
This section is to ensure that customers are aware of the implications on the vehicle registration process of Great Britain (GB) being a third country for Customs purposes. (revenue.ie)
You might not think of Britain as a tropical country, but at the Eden Project they have their very own rainforest! (britishcouncil.org)
Work5
The first known written use of the word Britain was an ancient Greek transliteration of the original Proto-Celtic term in a work on the travels and discoveries of Pytheas that has not survived. (wikipedia.org)
Greek historians Diodorus of Sicily and Strabo preserved variants of Prettanike from the work of Greek explorer Pytheas of Massalia, who travelled from his home in Hellenistic southern Gaul to Britain in the 4th century BC. (wikipedia.org)
We ensure our members stay at the centre of film and TV drama production by offering strong support for their work and influencing policy and best practice in the UK. (screendaily.com)
UK business leaders differ on many things, but on some there is a pretty wide consensus, such as the belief that the EU delivers very significant value to the UK economy, but does not work as well as it could and needs to be reformed. (telegraph.co.uk)
Phoenix Insights emphasises that we need to create an environment where people are not forced to work for longer because they must, but have opportunities to be in better, more sustainable work that is fulfilling and meets their needs. (politics.co.uk)
France1
In the Middle Ages, the name "Britain" was also used for a small part of France now known as Brittany. (britannica.com)
Industry1
Long an industrial power, the UK made the switch from heavy industry to an innovative, service-orientated economy. (statista.com)
Location3
Excellent location from night life and restaurants. (booking.com)
The location was excellent - walking distance to the shops and the beach. (booking.com)
England1
Former Great Britain international Jonathan Davies and ex-St Helens and England forward Jon Wilkin believe Bennett has put himself under pressure. (smh.com.au)
Year1
Greater options have left him with more difficult decisions and he was criticised for his selection at the same stage last year, when Britain made an early exit. (yahoo.com)
List1
These impressive figures mean the UK ranks highly on the list of the top 20 exporting countries worldwide . (statista.com)
Time2
This week's D-Day commemorations recall a time when Britain was still widely viewed as a great power. (foreignpolicy.com)
While land-casinos are still a good time, online casinos have their advantages as well. (gamblingcity.net)
Services1
Contents published in www.riedel.com are researched with the greatest of care and technical services are programmed to the best possible standards. (riedel.com)
People4
People in the UK have fully embraced technology including the Internet. (statista.com)
Our business in the UK employs 14,000 people and has a turnover of £3.6bn and growing. (telegraph.co.uk)
And we should remember that German companies in the UK employ 370,000 people and have an annual turnover of £207bn. (telegraph.co.uk)
While many people may benefit from greater understanding and awareness of what a realistic retirement income target might be for them, and better support to get on track, for those facing financial insecurity across their lives greater support and an adequate safety net will be needed. (politics.co.uk)
Things1
Captain and former world number one Lleyton Hewitt is a long-standing critic of the move away from the traditional home-and-away format, and he said: "We've just taken the great things away from what made this competition so special. (yahoo.com)
Free2
Let us leave aside, for a moment, the fact that our physical closeness to Europe means that we will always trade a great deal with them, and that the EU is pushing hard to open up markets through free trade agreements. (telegraph.co.uk)
Save money by visiting some of the best free museums in London and the U.K. (livescience.com)
Interest1
In the interest of better readability of the texts, we either use the masculine or feminine form of personal nouns. (riedel.com)
Terms1
The oldest mention of terms related to Great Britain was by Aristotle (384-322 BC), or possibly by Pseudo-Aristotle, in his text On the Universe, Vol. III. (wikipedia.org)
Deal1
A great deal is talked about reform, but details can be thin on the ground. (telegraph.co.uk)
Place1
We place great emphasis on non-discrimination. (riedel.com)
Price1
The UK exit from the EU has no impact on the VRT liability or the Open Market Selling Price of the vehicle. (revenue.ie)
Open1
I knew I'd played some tough matches at the US Open and I felt really good about my tennis. (yahoo.com)
View1
The sitting room had a good view of the city. (booking.com)
Australia1
Leon Smith hailed a "very good day" for Great Britain after wins for debutant Jack Draper and Dan Evans in Manchester secured victory over Australia. (yahoo.com)
Social1
The UK announced it would raise the minimum salary threshold for a skilled worker visa and prevent overseas health and social care staff from bringing family dependents to Britain. (whatreallyhappened.com)
Matches1
The re-formed Lions will return to the UK having lost all four matches, culminating in an embarrassing 28-10 defeat by Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby on Saturday. (smh.com.au)