Mac Mail: change spell checking to UK english?

I want my spelling to be UK english: colour not color, aluminium not aluminum, etc. As I type this now, the UK spellings are underlined in red, so its not just mac mail that needs adjusting. I've searched system preferences, but can't find a resolution. Probably staring me in the face, but help needed please.
Thanks in advance.

In system preferences, under the international tab, on the input menu, have you checked 'British'?

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