What is the UK?
When used in the handbook, the word "British" refers to:
AOnly those who currently hold a valid and up-to-date British passport
BOnly people who were born and raised in Great Britain but not Northern Ireland
COnly people who were born and have always lived in England specifically
DEveryone in the UK — England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland ✓
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is Everyone in the UK — England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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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