The word 'britain' is correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used as a noun to refer to the island that comprises the countries of England, Scotland, and Wales. It can also be used to refer to the United Kingdom, which includes those three countries plus Northern Ireland. Example: I have always dreamed of visiting Britain to see the beautiful landscapes and historic landmarks. In this sentence, 'Britain' is used to refer to the landmass and culture of England, Scotland, and Wales.
"We will propose a 'double majority' rule – meaning that unless England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland each vote to leave the EU, as well as the UK as a whole, Britain would remain a member state".
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Iranian media affiliated to the Islamic regime have been accused of using library images from different times and locations in Britain and other parts of the world to portray the UK riots as "the uprising of the oppressed against the British monarchy".
Last year, during David Cameron's trip to Beijing, the same paper announced that Britain was "just an old European country apt [that is, suitable] for travel and study".
"We must show them the multitude of statements of condemnation from British Muslims, show them these men of hate have no place in our mosques or any place of worship, and that they do not speak for Muslims in Britain or anywhere in the world.
"I know that that this means to offer the right hand of friendship to keep the left hand free to deliver the knockout blow to break Britain apart.
That is what Britain should do.
The need to introduce residence permits to restrict access to public services and welfare benefits for new migrants stems from the simple fact that despite the Home Office's £800m "e-borders" project nobody's passport is stamped with the date they entered Britain.
The 2 million people from other EU states who live in Britain will be forced to have resident permits or identity cards if David Cameron is to fulfil his pledge to make rules on access to public services for new migrants the toughest in Europe.
But he made it clear that Britain must be an active player.
"I have also heard that others are expecting the exact opposite and are hoping that I will deliver the clear and simple message here in London that the rest of Europe is not prepared to pay almost any price to keep Britain in the EU.
