December 2004

10 things everyone should know about the UK

24 December 2004
A Life in the UK handbook, which will form the basis of the new 'Britishness test' for immigrants who want to become UK citizens, has been published by a government advisory board.

Snickerdoodles

Submitted by ukyankee on 23 December, 2004 - 23:22

Lovely, crunchy, cinnamon cookies.

Gingerbread Men

Submitted by ukyankee on 23 December, 2004 - 22:32

A lovely Christmas time treat.

It's hard work being an immigrant, says Germaine Greer

11 December 2004
"Holders of foreign passports who have been granted leave to stay in the UK indefinitely have been following the row that threatens to unseat the Home Secretary with particular attention.

Christmas Casserole Cookies

Submitted by ukyankee on 10 December, 2004 - 23:03

A dead easy christmas cookie to make that is a blending of coconut and pecans.

Language tops 'Britishness poll'

07 December 2004
Speaking English is the most important British characteristic, a survey finds. From the bbc site...

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