The systems of politics in all four nations is of English origin English is the main language for alle four nations The supply of money in Britain is controlled by the Bank of England (there is no 'Bank of Britain') The name of the Queen Elizabeth II (Scotland and Northern Ireland never had Elizabeth I) The common use of the term 'Anglo' in referral to GB (in e.g. Anglo-American relations) Names of newspapers and organisations (one adds 'Scottish' or 'Welsh' to it)