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In the UK vs In UK

Both "in the UK" and "in the UK" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "In the UK" is used when referring to the United Kingdom as a specific country, while "in UK" is more commonly used in informal or journalistic contexts.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 986 views

In the UK

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to the United Kingdom as a specific country.

Use "in the UK" when referring to the United Kingdom as a specific country. The definite article 'the' is necessary before 'UK' to indicate a specific location.

Examples:

I live in the UK.
She traveled to the UK last summer.
There are many historical sites to visit in the UK.

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In the UK, Bournemouth Borough Council endorsed the Charter in 2008.
In the UK the same laws covering computer crime can also affect forensic investigators.
In the UK, we have the National Institute and Clinical Excellence.
In the UK, the feeling towards Berlusconi was much more hostile.
In the UK, William Friese-Greene developed another additive colour system for film called Biocolour.
In the UK, a five-issue Transformers: Generation 2 comic was published by Fleetway.
In the UK it was only released as a promotional 12 single.
In the UK, the three-bar equal sign = (U+2261) is sometimes used.
In the UK, more than 90% of Local Authorities now collect cartons for recycling.
In the UK, and a selection of vacancies.
In the UK, for example, children can be charged with offences at 10 years old.
In the UK there are significantly more FinTech innovations.
In the UK, the series is shown on ITV3.
In the UK the prevalence of asthma in adults is estimated as 10-13 %.
In the UK, cross-checked controls were highly insufficient.
In the UK, some aggrieved Names, have alleged fraud.
In the UK for instance, 47% have no educational qualifications.
In the UK the power of the nuclear lobby effectively stopped an excellent programme of hydro-electricity.
In the UK we had stringent controls of swill feeding in place.
In the UK, peat land is regarded as precious habitat to be protected.

Alternatives:

in the United Kingdom
in Britain
in Great Britain
in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
within the UK

In UK

This phrase is correct but is more commonly used in informal or journalistic contexts.

Use "in UK" in informal or journalistic contexts. It is a more casual way of referring to the United Kingdom.

Examples:

He's currently living in UK.
The company has offices in UK and Germany.
In UK, people drive on the left side of the road.

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Endangered bonobo ape born in UK. A UK zoo announces the birth of an endangered bonobo ape, one of only 11 around the world in the last year. 3 hours ago.
Language assistants in UK schools come from 15 countries around the world and work in the classroom with teachers or on their own with small groups.
Anunturi Romani in UK. Toggle Navigation. Locuri de munca · Cereri de munca · Chirii · Servicii · Bazar ... MEDICI DENTISTI IN UK. Oxford, 10 Mar 2016, 12:43 ...
The UK attracts over 6,00000 international students each year on a variety of programmes, from English language courses to PhDs. Find out why the UK is such ...

Alternatives:

in the United Kingdom
in Britain
in Great Britain
in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
within the UK

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