The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is represented by a constitutional monarchy type of government wherein the Monarch is the head of the state and the Prime Minister is the head of government. Executive power is bestowed to the UK government and the devolved administrations of Scotland and Wales and the Executive of Northern Ireland. Legislative power is exercised both by the government and 2 chambers of Parliament – the House of Commons, and the House of Lords, with the Scottish Parliament and Welsh and Northern Ireland congress.
Since the passage of the English Bill of Rights in 1689, which constituted the principle of Parliament sovereignty, power in the UK is no longer with the Monarch. But the British monarch, at present its Queen Elizabeth II, still possesses many powers such as the right to decide any British Citizen to be her Prime Minister and the power to call and dissolve Parliament. Also, the monarch continues to act as the commander-in-chief of the British armed forces. The Prime Minister should be a member of the House of Commons and normally the leader of a political party that has absolute majority of seats in the House of Commons. He then chooses other Ministers as heads of various Government Departments. The UK Parliament is a bicameral legislature and is the highest legislative body composing of the House of Commons and House of Lords. Every country of the UK is made up of parliamentary constituencies and each constituency elects a Member of the Parliament (MP) to the House of Commons. Presently, the number of constituencies id 646 will shall increase to 650 at the next general election. The House of Lords consists of 2 different categories of members – the Lords Temporal, and Lords Spiritual. Despite the fact that UK Parliament remains the sovereign parliament, Scotland has its own parliament while Wales and Northern Ireland have assemblies.
The United Kingdom does not possess a single legal system but instead has 3 distinct systems of law – the English Law, Scots Law, and the Northern Ireland Law.
About Us
P&O Ferries boasts the largest fleet of ships offering a wide range of services and facilities on ferries to France and the Continent. Passengers can book a ferry online, or with their call centre.
Families
The short hop over the channel makes family holidays in France a big favourite, and with sandy beaches, awesome nature reserves and culture-soaked cities family holidays in Spain are always ideal as well.
Onboard
The variety of facilities onboard your cheap ferry crossing will add so much more to your sense of escape and relaxation, helping you arrive at your destination totally refreshed and raring to go. P&O Ferries are more than just a car ferry operator.
France
A ferry to France with P&O give you many holiday options whether it's the cosmopolitan and romantic ambience of Paris or the laid back way of life in Provence. There is also the 'best fare sailing', providing cheap ferries for this route.
Spain
From the intimate coves of Asturias to the ancient Basque traditions of Navarra, there is so much on offer for those boarding ferries to Spain. The adventure starts as soon as you book your ferry tickets.
Amsterdam
Whether you want to wander along idyllic canals, watch the world go by in one of its numerous cafes, or explore the stunning architecture, a ferry to Amsterdam really does have something for everyone.
