Social Security Act
Social Security Act 1975 consolidates national insurance contributions and benefit provisions.
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1975 in Great Britain — Page 2
Explore 337 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1975.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1975
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March
Rolling Stones, The
Ronnie Wood joins the Rolling Stones for a recording session in Munich
Blow by Blow
Produces Blow by Blow, a major instrumental rock album for guitarist Jeff Beck.
Meeting
A "financial mechanism" is agreed to prevent Britain from paying the EC too much
April
Commons EEC Membership Vote
The Commons votes by 396 to 170 to stay in the EEC
Rolling Stones, The
It is announced that Ronnie Wood will join as a guest on the Rolling Stones tour of America
April Budget
Healey presents a Budget focused on inflation control, public expenditure restraint and industrial recovery.
Budget
Healey presents a crisis Budget as inflation rises and unemployment worsens.
Income Tax
The Budget raises the basic rate of income tax from 33 percent to 35 percent.
Social Contract
Healey uses the Budget to support anti-inflation policy within the Social Contract framework.
Drama
Harold Pinters "No Mans Land," premiers in London
Soap Opera
The Kinks release Soap Opera.
Referendum
Addresses the NEC Conference on Europe but it votes 2 to 1 to stay out of Europe
Social Contract
Presents the Employment Protection Bill as part of Labour's industrial relations programme.
Anfield Testimonial Celebrates Shankly
Liverpool hosted a testimonial honouring Shankly against a Don Revie representative side, allowing supporters to salute the former manager’s transformation of the club.
SEX
McLaren returns to Britain, by which time he had renamed his King's Road shop SEX, selling S&M (sadomasochistic) style clothing
Unemployment
Unemployment reaches one million, intensifying criticism of the Government's economic management.
May
Birth of David Robert Joseph Beckham
Birth oof David Robert Joseph Beckham
Child Benefit Bill
The Government advances child benefit legislation as part of family income support reform.
Earls Court
Performs during Led Zeppelin's major Earls Court concerts.
Earls Court
Begins Led Zeppelin's celebrated run of Earls Court concerts.
Renegotiation Campaign
Supports continued European Community membership after renegotiation.
June
Joins Rolling Stones Tour
Ronnie Wood joins the Rolling Stones on tour before becoming a full member.
Brexit
Holds the referendum in which voters choose to remain in the European Communities.
Britain in Europe
Campaigns for a Yes vote in the European Communities referendum.
Economy of Great Britain
The British population agrees to European Common Market membership
European Communities Referendum
Leads the government during the referendum in which Jenkins campaigns for continued membership.
Referendum
There is 64.5 percent turnout, 17.4 million vote for continued membership and 8.5 million against membership
Referendum Victory
Welcomes the referendum result confirming Britain's continued European Community membership.
Shine On You Crazy Diamond
Syd Barrett unexpectedly visits Abbey Road while Pink Floyd work on material for Wish You Were Here
Rolling Stones, The
Rolling Stones release a compilation, "Made in the Shade"
Rolling Stones, The
Rolling Stones release a compilation, "Made in the Shade"
Election
1st Conservative leader to help contest a by-election, 7.6% swing in favour
Pink Floyd
Roger Waters pre-empts Punk by spitting at the audience, stunned by his own actions, he starts to think of building a polythene wall between himself and his audience
Economy of Great Britain
The pound falls 27.6 percent against a basket of currencies. A "no panic" speech indicates complacency
Referendum Campaign
Campaigns for leaving the European Communities during the referendum.
Referendum Campaign
Campaigns for Britain to remain in the European Communities.
Referendum Campaign
Campaigns for continued membership of the European Communities.
Referendum Campaign
Opposes continued European Community membership during the referendum.
July
Devaluation
Sterling devaluation increases pressure on Healey to secure stricter wage restraint.
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