Which spelling is correct British or American?

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Which spelling is correct British or American?

If you’re writing for British readers, you should only use British spellings. In one or two cases, the preferred American spellings are acceptable in British English as well, especially the -ize/-ization endings.

How do you spell British?

Correct spelling for the English word “britain” is [bɹˈɪtən], [bɹˈɪtən], [b_ɹ_ˈɪ_t_ə_n] (IPA phonetic alphabet).

How do Americans spell further?

Further and farther mean the same thing – and further is the standard spelling in both British and American English. Use the variant spelling if you must but the choice is stylistic rather than one of meaning, like the choice between jail and gaol.

What nationality am I if I was born in England?

Overview. If you or your parents were born in the UK, you might automatically be a British citizen.

Who are the true British?

WELSH ARE THE TRUE BRITONS The Welsh are the true pure Britons, according to the research that has produced the first genetic map of the UK. Scientists were able to trace their DNA back to the first tribes that settled in the British Isles following the last ice age around 10,000 years ago.

Does a baby born in USA get citizenship?

Pursuant to the Fourteenth Amendment and the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) a person born within and subject to the jurisdiction of the United States automatically acquires US citizenship, known as jus soli.

When did UK stop citizenship by birth?

Children born before 1983 You are automatically a British citizen if you were born in the UK before 1 January 1983, unless your father was a diplomat working for a non-UK country or if you were born in the Channel Islands during World War 2.

How long can I stay in the UK as a US citizen?

six months

Can a visitor give birth in the UK?

Being born in the UK doesn’t automatically make a baby a British citizen. Nevertheless, tourists or non-resident women may choose to give birth in the UK for a number of reasons. Maternity care in the UK includes all antenatal, birth, and post-natal care.

What if you get a girl pregnant from another country?

The fact that a person is pregnant does not mandatorily give them any special status under US immigration law; a pregnant individual who is out of status for some other reason may still be removed from the United States (that is, deported). This is true even if the other parent of their unborn child is a US citizen.

Is giving birth free in the UK?

All pregnancy care under the NHS is free for those who choose to avail it. Women using the NHS will give birth in an NHS hospital. Even certain services that aren’t generally free in the UK are free during and immediately after pregnancy, such as dental care.

What are the benefits of giving birth in UK?

Who gets it?

  • Universal Credit.
  • Income Support.
  • income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance.
  • income-related Employment and Support Allowance.
  • Pension Credit.
  • Housing Benefit.
  • Child Tax Credit.
  • Working Tax Credit.