British Coalition Leadership
Maintains Britain's commitment to the coalition campaign.
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1991 in Great Britain
Explore 176 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1991.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1991
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January
British Joint Command
De la Billiere directs Britain's Operation Granby contribution within the coalition.
British Operation Granby Combat Phase
Major commits British air, naval and ground forces to the coalition offensive.
Local Government Finance England
Leads extensive Commons questioning on local-government finance in England.
Operation Desert Storm Begins
Major confirms British participation as coalition air operations begin against Iraqi forces.
Gulf Oil Pollution
Addresses the Commons on environmental damage and oil pollution arising from the Gulf conflict.
Local Government Finance Review
Addresses Commons questions on reform of local-government finance.
Energy Efficiency
Answers a parliamentary question concerning energy-efficiency policy.
British Gulf Forces Directed
Coordinates Britain's land, air and maritime contribution.
Operation Granby Command
Commands British forces throughout the Kuwait liberation campaign.
February
Bombing of IRA
IRA mortar bombs cause damage at 10 Downing St where a Cabinet meeting is in progress
IRA
IRA mortar bombs cause damage at 10 Downing St where a Cabinet meeting is in progress
IRA - Bombing of IRA
Government record concerning the IRA: IRA mortar bombs cause damage at 10 Downing St where a Cabinet meeting is in progress
IRA - Bombing of IRA
Historical IRA record under Conservative Party Government: IRA mortar bombs cause damage at 10 Downing St where a Cabinet meeting is in progress
IRA - Bombing of IRA
IRA context for John Roy Major: IRA mortar bombs cause damage at 10 Downing St where a Cabinet meeting is in progress
British Armoured Division Attack
Smith's division attacks Iraqi positions as part of the VII Corps advance.
British Armoured Offensive
Commands Britain's armoured division during the ground offensive.
British Armoured Offensive
Commands Britain's 1st Armoured Division during the ground offensive.
British Brigade Advance
The Desert Rats engage Iraqi armored and artillery positions.
British Brigade Advance
Denaro leads the brigade through Iraqi defences during Operation Granby.
British Ground Offensive
De la Billiere directs British forces supporting the coalition's armoured attack.
Desert Rats Ground Offensive
Commands the 7th Armoured Brigade in Operation Granby.
Operation Granby Ground Attack
The division attacks Iraqi forces on VII Corps' southern flank.
Community Charge Consultation
Meets local-authority associations and opposition parties while considering alternatives to the existing community-charge system.
British Combat Operations End
Confirms British offensive combat has ended.
Dismissal
Sacked with Stoke on their way to recording their lowest ever final league position of 15th in the leagues third tier
March
Clash
A reissue of "Should I Stay or Should I Go" gives The Clash its first and only number 1 UK single
Clash
A reissue of "Should I Stay or Should I Go" gives The Clash its first and only number 1 UK single
Poll Tax Abolition Debate
Takes part in a Commons debate specifically addressing abolition of the community charge.
Reform of Taxation
The Budget increase VAT to 17.5% to finance cuts in poll tax
Community Charge
Announces that the community charge is to be replaced as part of a wider reform of local-government finance.
Community Charge Administrative Costs
Provides for central support toward additional local-authority administrative costs arising from reissuing reduced community-charge bills.
Community Charge Central Funding
Supports an additional £4 billion transfer from national taxation to finance the £140 reduction in community-charge bills.
Community Charge Fresh Bills
Requires councils that have already issued 1991-92 community-charge demands to issue revised bills reflecting the £140 reduction.
Community Charge Grant Compensation
Provides for government grants to compensate charging authorities for income lost through the statutory reduction in community charges.
Community Charge Replacement Decision
Announces that the community charge will be replaced by a new system of local taxation because the public has not accepted it as fair.
Community Charge £140 Reduction
Announces that 1991-92 headline community charges in England will be reduced by £140.
Local Government Review England
Announces proposals for a review of the structure and finance of local government in England.
Reform of Taxation
Announces the Government's intention to replace the poll tax with a new council tax.
Community Charges General Reduction Bill
Takes part in Commons proceedings on legislation reducing community-charge bills.
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