Explore 200 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1989.
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Major & Hurd convince the Cabinet to sign Britain up to the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM) effectively guaranteeing that the British Government would follow a policy preventing the pound and other member currencies from fluctuating by more than 6%
Major & Hurd convince the Cabinet to sign Britain up to the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM) effectively guaranteeing that the British Government would follow a policy preventing the pound and other member currencies from fluctuating by more than 6%
Major & Hurd convince the Cabinet to sign Britain up to the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM) effectively guaranteeing that the British Government would follow a policy preventing the pound and other member currencies from fluctuating by more than 6%
Major and Hurd convince the Cabinet to sign Britain up to the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM) effectively guaranteeing that the British Government would follow a policy preventing the pound and other member currencies from fluctuating by more than 6%.
With UK inflation at three times the rate of Germany's, interest rates at 15% and the "Lawson Boom" about to bust, the conditions for joining the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM) were not favourable at that time.
Major & Hurd convince the Cabinet to sign Britain up to the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM) effectively guaranteeing that the British Government would follow a policy preventing the pound and other member currencies from fluctuating by more than 6%
Major & Hurd convince the Cabinet to sign Britain up to the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM) effectively guaranteeing that the British Government would follow a policy preventing the pound and other member currencies from fluctuating by more than 6%
Major and Hurd convince the Cabinet to sign Britain up to the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM) effectively guaranteeing that the British Government would follow a policy preventing the pound and other member currencies from fluctuating by more than 6%.
With UK inflation at three times the rate of Germany's, interest rates at 15% and the "Lawson Boom" about to bust, the conditions for joining the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM) were not favourable at that time.
With UK inflation at three times the rate of Germany's, interest rates at 15% and the "Lawson Boom" about to bust, the conditions for joining the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM) were not favourable at that time
Opposes sanctions against South Africa
Becomes chairman of the House of Commons Privileges Committee while serving in his final Cabinet post.
Releases the Storyteller anthology, summarising his first two decades of major recordings.
Announces intention to stand in the 2nd round of the Conservative Party leadership
Heseltine & Hurd stand down from the party leadership contest. 2nd round leadership ballot, Major wins 185 votes, Heseltine 131 & Hurd 56
Appointed Member of Shadow Cabinet, Shadow Employment Secretary
Thatcher defeats Meyer in the Conservative Party leadersip contest, 313 votes to 33
Defeats Anthony Meyer in the Conservative Party leadersip contest, 313 votes to 33
The Broadcasting Bill is published
The Commons votes to prosecute war criminals
Shares in the regional water companies begin trading following privatisation.
Announces 225,000 Hong kong citizens will be given British citizenship
Banks refuse to continue Government plans for student loans
The Government announces it will grant UK citizenship to 225,000 from Hong Kong
The ten regional water authorities are privatized raising 5 billion pounds
Partners Steve Bull in a productive attack as Wolves secure promotion by winning the Third Division.
Neil Webb played an influential role in Nottingham Forest's midfield during the 1988-89 season. The team ended its campaign by defeating Luton Town 3-1 in the League Cup final.
Forms Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe with former Yes colleagues.
The fall of the Berlin Wall transformed European politics and economics as Pennant-Rea led The Economist.
Duran Durans 6th album, "Big Thing", is released
Dissaproves of Thatchers support of the US bombing of Libya
Jeremy Goss developed into an important Norwich City midfielder after progressing through the club, laying the foundations for his celebrated European performances.
Nigel Lawson presents the 1989 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
The 1989 Budget under Nigel Lawson sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Appointed Chief Secretary of the Treasury
Donald Dewar supported the Scottish Claim of Right, a constitutional statement affirming the sovereignty of the Scottish people.
Companies Act 1989 amends company law, audit, and financial reporting rules
Created Companion of Honour
Completes another fifty-goal season as Wolves win the Third Division title immediately after promotion.
Garry Parker helps give Nottingham Forest attacking flexibility during the 1988-89 campaign. Brian Clough's team claims the League Cup and the Full Members' Cup that season.
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