This is an extremely useful site for anyone who wants information about the UK.
Click on to: http://www.britainusa.com/faq/ for information such as:
Currency, VAT, Customs and Excise
Customs, Holidays and Traditions
Education
Elections and Voting
Facts and Figures
Food and Drink
Friends and Family
Government
Honours System
Language, Literature and Books
Law and Order
Living and Working in Britain
Media
Monarchy
Motor Vehicles
Overseas Territories and the Commonwealth
Practical Information
Quarantine and Pets
Sports and Leisure
Tourist Information and Landmarks
…and it even tells you how the Brits feel about supporting the US in Afghanistan.
Englishman.