Britain, relative to the U.S., is a highly secular society. Philanthropy alone cannot fill the gap left by government cutbacks. And the sources of altruism go deep into our evolutionary past. Jonathan Sacks altruismbritaincutback Change image and share on social
Britain's a funny place and there's a lot of funny people coming out of there and a lot of people are finding mediums to express themselves. Brendan Coyle britaincomeexpress Change image and share on social
Britain's an island; it's always had a constant ebb and flow of immigration - it makes it a better place. John Lydon britainconstantebb Change image and share on social
Britain's got talent, enormous talent; that's very obvious. Simon Cowell britainenormousobvious Change image and share on social
Britain's great strength is its innovative, design and engineering natural ability and we're not using it. James Dyson abilitybritaindesign Change image and share on social
Britain's legal structure is basically the same as in feudal times: laws are written for the elite. Heather Brooke basicallybritainelite Change image and share on social
Britain's most useful role is somewhere between bee and dinosaur. Harold MacMillan beebritaindinosaur Change image and share on social
Britain's passion for Christmas and huge white weddings dates from Victorian times - both were low-key celebrations before Victoria and her PR machine. Kate Williams britaincelebrationchristmas Change image and share on social
'Britain's Royal Families' became my first published book, in 1989, from The Bodley Head, and the rest of the story is - dare I say it? - history! Alison Weir bodleybookbritain Change image and share on social
