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What is the UK?

When used in the handbook, the word "British" refers to:

AOnly people who were born and have always lived in England specifically
BOnly people who were born and raised in Great Britain but not Northern Ireland
CEveryone in the UK — England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
DOnly those who currently hold a valid and up-to-date British passport

Explanation

In the handbook, "Britain", "British Isles" or "British" are used to refer to everyone in the UK — all four nations of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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