UK in the 21st century

Global influence through film

• X Factor UK, which is watched by over 360 million people in 147 countries, and 51 countries have produced their own version.

• generating £70,000 per minute for the UK economy

• Harry potter - 1.34 billion dollars globally

• 7 billion a year to the uk economy

• 1.7 million jobs

Birmingham’s significance

• International airport

• 173000 people working age with a degree

• 6 universities

• 4 hours away from 90% of the uk

Conflict

* 2011 Syria:
* Through NATO and UN


* Bashar al-Assad was president
* Rebels in the country, UK provided Aid for rebels (such as weapons and military support)
* Rebels won and over took government

Importance through food

Balti triangle:

• 20000 people per week