UK government
British ruling body
The UK government is the executive branch of the United Kingdom, led by the Prime Minister and cabinet ministers.
It administers national policy, distinct from Parliament (the legislature) and the Crown (the ceremonial head of state).
The UK government announced new immigration rules.
Often shortened to the government in British contexts.
- Prime MinisterParliamentary head of state
- Number 10UK premier's official home
- Supreme CourtNation's top tribunal
- House of CommonsElected parliamentary chamber
- Question TimeBBC political accountability broadcast
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