Every 23rd rd of April, coinciding with William Shakespeare´s birthday, English Language Day is celebrated under the United Nations´ umbrella. The aim of this event is to inform people about the history and culture of the English language trying to be as entertaining as possible. In order to promote the language, different events are held related to literature, poetry and quizzes.

Often referred to as the world language, nowadays English is the official language or has a special status in at least 75 countries, accounting for a total population of over 2 billion. It is as well the main language of business and aviation and the most widely used on the Internet and social media. Taking these figures into account, it is hard to believe that just 1500 years ago English was only spoken by 3 tribes.

Should the United Kingdom stay or leave the EU? Amid controversy regarding a Brexit, which will be consulted to British citizens next 23rd of June in a referendum, different pro and contra voices are arising.

Everything started after the victory of the Conservative party, which pledged to hold a referendum on whether the UK should remain or leave the European Union. Even though the consequences of a Brexit are hard to predict, as no country has left the EU before, we have explored the main points that could be affected with an exit of the UK:

• Cost reduction: In case the pro-Brexit voices are victorious, the UK will no longer contribute to the EU budget, which will result in a bill reduction for the British economy. Last year the net contribution of the country was £8.5 billion.

The first thing you need to check before considering applying to Council Housing is if you are eligible according to British law. This will depend on your citizenship and immigration status, meaning that you will be able to apply if you are either a British citizen or a citizen who has the right to stay in the UK permanently and who has not lived abroad recently. You will not be able to apply if you have a short-term immigration status.

For applying to Council Housing as a British citizen you need to:

True that British are known internationally for their politeness and obedience to the law, and that as a country, the UK is on the top list when it comes to places with most existing rules. Nevertheless, some of their laws have become out-dated and just make no sense at all nowadays. Here are the 15 most absurd laws still existing in UK:

• 1. It is illegal to die in the House Of Parliament.

• 2. Mince pies cannot be eaten during Christmas Day.

• 3. In Scotland, you are obliged to let anybody who knocks at your door in need of a toilet, inside your house.

• 4. All beached whales and sturgeons must be offered to the reigning monarch. Any whale´s dead head found on the British coast is automatically property of the King, and any tail to the Queen.

• 5. It is considered an offence to shake out any carpet or mat in any street in the Metropolitan Police District, however, you are allowed to shake your doormat before 8 am.