Strike
The miners strike is brought to an end by agreeing to their terms
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1974 in Great Britain — Page 3
Explore 397 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1974.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1974
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March
State of Emergency
The 3 day week & the state of emergency ends
Strike
The 3 day week & the state of emergency ends
Election
Says he will call an election if the opposition makes it impossible to govern
Resignation of Harold Wilson
Wilson announces his resignation
Budget
Denis Healey presents the Government's first Budget after Labour returns to office.
Capital Transfer Tax
The Government announces capital transfer tax to replace estate duty and tax lifetime transfers.
First Budget
Healey delivers his first Budget shortly after Labour returns to office.
Food Subsidies
The Government uses food subsidies as part of its policy to protect household living standards.
Income Tax
The Budget raises direct taxation as part of an emergency response to inflation and borrowing.
March Budget
Healey presents an emergency Budget combining tax increases with food subsidies and pension support.
Price Controls
The Government maintains price controls and subsidies while seeking agreement on wage restraint.
Social Contract
Healey frames his first Budget around inflation, subsidies and cooperation with unions.
Budget
Healey raises the top rates on earned and unearned income while increasing food and pension subsidies for poorer households.
Cabinet
Calls his Cabinet, "the most experienced & talented this century"
Coalition Talks
Attempts coalition talks with the Liberal Party after the hung parliament.
GLC
Elected onto the executive of the Greater London Labour Party (GLLP), responsible for drawing up the manifesto for the GLC Labour group and the lists of candidates for council and Parliamentary seats
Greater London Labour Party
Elected onto the executive of the Greater London Labour Party (GLLP), responsible for drawing up the manifesto for the GLC Labour group and the lists of candidates for council and Parliamentary seats
Manifesto
Elected onto the executive of the Greater London Labour Party (GLLP), responsible for drawing up the manifesto for the GLC Labour group and the lists of candidates for council and Parliamentary seats
Policy Unit
Asked by Wilson to create the Policy Unit, Wilson's "eyes & ears"
Policy Unit
Founds the Policy Unit, Wilson's "eyes & ears"
Treasury Appointment
Healey becomes Chancellor of the Exchequer when Labour returns to government.
April
NHS Reorganisation Implementation
Castle oversees implementation of the reorganised NHS structure, with regional and area health authorities replacing much of the previous administrative system.
Nigel Lawson Maiden Speech
Delivers his maiden speech in the House of Commons during debate on the Budget and addresses economic policy, trade unions and inflation.
Health and Safety Bill
Presents arguments for workplace safety legislation built around recognised trade unions.
Constitution of Great Britain
Announces the new Government will implement the Northern Ireland Constitution
Rule of Northern Ireland
Announces in Parliament will continue policies of the previous Government
Death of Richard Crossman
Dies from liver cancer at the age of sixty-six.
Terrorism
1st visit to Ulster, asseses power sharing, the extent of terrorism & local support
Old Trafford Derby Backheel Goal
Law back-heeled Manchester City's winner against United and declined to celebrate in a match associated with his former club's relegation.
May
FA Cup
Scores twice as Liverpool beat Newcastle United 3-0 in the FA Cup final.
Keegan Scores Wembley Cup Final Double
Kevin Keegan scored twice in Liverpool’s 3-0 victory over Newcastle United, securing the FA Cup in Shankly’s final competitive match in charge.
Preservation Act 2
The Kinks release Preservation Act 2.
Swan Song Records
Helps establish Swan Song Records for Led Zeppelin and allied artists.
Swan Song Records
Launches Swan Song Records as Led Zeppelin's own label.
Government Report
Makes a report to the Commons about the IRAs intentions to take over parts of Belfast
IRA - Government Report
Government record concerning the IRA: Makes a report to the Commons about the IRAs intentions to take over parts of Belfast
IRA - Government Report
Historical IRA record under Labour Party Government: Makes a report to the Commons about the IRAs intentions to take over parts of Belfast
IRA - Government Report
IRA context for Harold Wilson: Makes a report to the Commons about the IRAs intentions to take over parts of Belfast
IRA - Terrorism
Government record concerning the IRA: Makes a report to the Commons about the IRAs intentions to take over parts of Belfast
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