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15 things to do in London for Christmas

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Christmas in London reveals a certain magic that can be felt throughout December, and the tourist attractions are even more beautiful than usual. You should keep in mind, however, that many shops, restaurants, and bars[…]

What are the major religious groups in the UK?

Estimated reading time: 1 minute The streets of London are full of religious buildings: churches, mosques, synagogues, temples, and more. London is often perceived as different from the rest of Britain: more liberal and secular. However, Londoners belong to a[…]

COVID-19 and the increased number of rats

Estimated reading time: 1 minute Due to quarantine and restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, people have noticed the appearance of rats around neighborhoods. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) says there has been a 51% increase in rat activity[…]

10 interesting facts about the flag of UK

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes In this article we will present 10 interesting facts about the flag of UK that you probably did not know: 1. Surprisingly, although it is known as Union Jack, its official name is Union Flag.[…]

12 interesting facts about Tower of London

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes In this article we will present 12 interesting facts about Tower of London that you probably did not know: 1. Tower of London is not the official name. The full name is the Her Majesty’s[…]

UK education system

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes The English education system has an excellent reputation with students from the UK and around the world attending classes here. The two systems are: State schools and independent schools (public or private schools). State schools[…]

London’s tourist bus

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes You can choose between tours of London’s top sights, night tours, movie tours, and of course afternoon tea tours. Many tour buses allow you to get on and off the bus so you can visit[…]

Britain is a nation of pet lovers

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes It is no secret that the British are pet lovers. Britain was the first country in the world to start supporting animal welfare as early as 1824. Today, millions of pets have a place in[…]