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Visiting the UK

Visas

Passport page showing visa stamps. © Getty Images

Information about applying for a visa to travel to the UK.

Holidays in the UK

A view of the ancient landmark Stonehenge in Wiltshire, southwest England. © Getty Images

The UK is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Working in the UK

A woman's hand drawing circles around job advertisements in the classifieds pages of newpaper.

The UK is considered by many to be Europe’s leading business centre.

Studying in the UK

Raisin Weekend tradition where students cover themselves with foam and flour - St Andrews University, Scotland. © Getty Images

Pursue an education in one of the world's leading educational institutions.

About the UK

Traditional red telephone boxes. © Getty Images

Learn more about the UK.

The GREAT campaign

Welcome to Great Britain

This cross-government campaign invites the world to take a fresh look at the UK, and is designed to promote Britain as one of the very best places to visit, live, work, study, invest and do business

London 2012 Olympics

Olympic logo (FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images)

As the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games approach, the eyes of the world are turning to the UK

Diamond Jubilee 2012

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Copyright Royal Household/John Swannell.

This year marks 60 years of Her Majesty the Queen’s reign. The Diamond Jubilee celebrations during 2012 will mark Her service to this country, the Commonwealth and Her people.

Royal Wedding 2011

Prince William and Kate Middleton

His Royal Highness Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Her Royal Highness Catherine Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, were married on 29 April 2011.