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The number of workforce deaths in the coal industry is reported to have fallen to a record low since nationalisation two years ago. [24]With an average Central England temperature of 10.64 °C or 51.15 °F, the record for the hottest year in that series set in 1834 and equalled in 1921 is broken. 1949's record stands until 1990 by when anthropogenic global warming has come largely to control ...
The National Lottery is the state- franchised national lottery established in 1994 in the United Kingdom. It is regulated by the Gambling Commission, and is operated by Allwyn Entertainment, who took over from Camelot Group (who had been running the National Lottery since its inception) on 1 February 2024. Prizes are paid as a lump sum (with ...
Old Age and Widows' Pensions Act reduces the pensionable age for insured women and the wives of pensioned men from 65 to 60. [44]Following the outbreak of World War II, housebuilding is halted, but some 1.1 million council houses have been built in the last 20 years to replace slum property, although the need for further demolition and rehousing remains, including the issue of rehousing ...
Atomic Energy Act of 1946 in the United States ends co-operation between the U.K. and U.S. on development of nuclear technology. 6 August. Family allowance introduced, a cash benefit paid to mothers. Free milk ( 1⁄3 pint daily) provided in UK state schools to all pupils under the age of 18.
1 January – The government nationalises the coal industry in the UK [ 1] and Cable & Wireless. [ 2] 2 January – British coins cease to include any silver content. [ 1] 8 January – A Cabinet sub-committee approves High Explosive Research, a civil project to develop an independent British atomic bomb. 5 February – The Minister of Food ...
1948 British Grand Prix. 1948 English cricket season. Football: England | Scotland. 1948 in British radio. 1948 in British television. 1948 in British music. Events from the year 1948 in the United Kingdom. The Olympics are held in London and some of the government's key social legislation takes effect.
Events from the year 1992 in the United Kingdom.This year was the Ruby Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.. This year is notable for a fourth-term general election victory for the Conservative Party; "Black Wednesday" (16 September), the suspension of the UK's membership of the European Exchange Rate Mechanism; and an annus horribilis for the Royal Family.
The Fabrique Nationale Model 1949 (often referred to as the FN-49, SAFN, or AFN ( automatic rifle version) is an autoloading battle rifle designed by Belgian small arms designer Dieudonné Saive in 1947. It was adopted by the militaries of Argentina, Belgium, the Belgian Congo, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Indonesia, Luxembourg, and Venezuela.