Languages
One official language, several recognised regional languages
English is the predominant language throughout the United Kingdom. Welsh is co-official in Wales; Scottish Gaelic, Irish, Scots, Cornish and Manx enjoy varying degrees of recognition and institutional support depending on the constituent nation.
Official language
English
De facto language of government and public life throughout the country.
Regional languages
Welsh
Co-official in Wales, where its use is protected by the Welsh Language Measure (2011).
Regional languages
Scottish Gaelic
Recognised and promoted in Scotland, especially in the Hebrides, under the aegis of Bòrd na Gàidhlig.
Regional languages
Irish, Scots, Cornish, Manx
Regional/minority languages recognised to varying degrees in Northern Ireland, Scotland, Cornwall and the Isle of Man.