Harold Wilson29 November 1967
International financial support of about 1.4 billion pounds is arranged after the devaluation of sterling.
Great Britain · Government / Labour Party Government. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
International financial support of about 1.4 billion pounds is arranged after the devaluation of sterling.
The Government secures further international financial support while seeking to rebuild confidence in sterling.
Britain applies to the International Monetary Fund for a loan of $3.9 billion
Britain applies to the International Monetary Fund for a loan of $3.9 billion. Britain appeals to the International Monetary Fund for a stand-by loan of 2,300 million pounds.
The International Monetary Fund approves a loan of 2,300 million pounds to Great Britain
The International Monetary Fund approves a loan of pounds 2,300 million to Great Britain
The International Monetary Fund approves a loan of 2,300 million pounds to Great Britain.
The International Monetary Fund approves a standby loan worth 2.3 billion pounds for Britain.
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