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How safe is the UK?

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Why did Brexit happen?

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Why you can’t bring apples into Britain

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British counties explained

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When to contact the police

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Some interesting British laws

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The 6 types of British nationality

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Why London is so different to the rest of Britain

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Violent crime in Britain

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