Election
Elections to the newly formed Northern Ireland assembly
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1998 in Great Britain — Page 2
Explore 177 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1998.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1998
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June
July
Election
Elected Deputy First Minister of the Northern Ireland assembly
Election
Elected First Minister of the Northern Ireland assembly
Comprehensive Spending Review
Brown introduces a multi-year spending framework linked to departmental objectives.
Constitution of Great Britain
The Government of Wales Bill receives royal assent. The European Convention on Human Rights is incorporated into UK law by passing the Human Rights Act
Legislation
The European Convention on Human Rights is incorporated into UK law by passing the Human Rights Act
National Minimum Wage
The National Minimum Wage Act establishes a statutory wage floor across the economy.
Politics
The European Convention on Human Rights is incorporated into UK law by passing the Human Rights Act
Strategic Defence Review
The Strategic Defence Review confirms that Trident will remain Britain's minimum nuclear deterrent
Strategic Defence Review
Robertson presents defence policy confirming a reduced but continuing Trident nuclear force
August
Bombing of Omagh
The "Real IRA" kill 29, including Protestants & Catholics
IRA - Bombing of Omagh
Government record concerning the IRA: The "Real IRA" kill 29, including Protestants & Catholics
IRA - Bombing of Omagh
Historical IRA record under Labour Party Government: The "Real IRA" kill 29, including Protestants & Catholics
IRA - Bombing of Omagh
IRA context for Anthony Charles Lynton Blair: The "Real IRA" kill 29, including Protestants & Catholics
September
Ceasefire
The real IRA announce a ceasefire
IRA
The real IRA announce a ceasefire
IRA - Ceasefire
Government record concerning the IRA: The real IRA announce a ceasefire
IRA - Ceasefire
Historical IRA record under Labour Party Government: The real IRA announce a ceasefire
IRA - Ceasefire
IRA context for Anthony Charles Lynton Blair: The real IRA announce a ceasefire
Peace
The real IRA announce a ceasefire
Diplomatic Negotiations
The Fatwah on Salman Rushdie is lifted after talks between Robin Cook & Kamal Kharrazi
Fatwah
The Fatwah on Rushdie is lifted after talks between Robin Cook & Kamal Kharrazi
Fatwah
The Fatwah on Rushdie is lifted after talks between Robin Cook & Kamal Kharrazi
October
Manager
Appointed manager of Leeds United
I've Been Expecting You
Releases I've Been Expecting You, consolidating his solo success after Life Thru a Lens.
Alternative Vote Plus
Recommends the Alternative Vote Plus system for elections to the House of Commons.
Jenkins Commission Report
Publishes the commission report proposing an Alternative Vote Plus electoral system.
Black Sabbath
Two-CD set "Reunion" is released, featuring all four of Black Sabbath's original members (Iommi, Osbourne, Butler, Ward)
Ive Been Expecting You
The 2nd solo Album, "Ive Been Expecting You", continues the James Bond theme & tops the UK charts
Memoirs
Publishes memoirs reflecting on his political career and premiership.
November
John Lennon Anthology, a four-CD box
John Lennon Anthology, a four-CD box set of unreleased songs and performances, is released
Constitution of Great Britain
Acts of Parliament bring about Scottish and Welsh devolution, paving way for Scottish, Welsh elections
Election
Acts of Parliament bring about Scottish and Welsh devolution, paving way for Scottish, Welsh elections
Euro Referendum Pledge
Promises Conservatives would oppose euro membership without a referendum.
Legislation
Acts of Parliament bring about Scottish and Welsh devolution, paving way for Scottish, Welsh elections
Other events (month unknown)
1998 First Division Champions
Dave Bassett managed Nottingham Forest to the 1997-98 First Division championship. The achievement returned the club to the Premier League after only one season in the second tier.
1998 Women's FA Cup Final Goal
Scores in Arsenal's 3-2 Women's FA Cup final victory over Croydon.
A First Class Service
The government publishes A First Class Service, placing clinical governance, quality improvement and stronger national standards at the centre of NHS reform.
Accords of Good Friday
The accord calls for Protestants to share political power with the minority Catholics, and gives the Republic of Ireland a voice in Northern Irish affairs. Catholics are to suspend the goal of a united Ireland-a territorial claim that was the raison detre of the IRA and was written into the Irish Republics constitution, unless the largely Protestant North voted in favor
Accords of Good Friday
Chaired by former US Senator George Mitchell, the talks are advanced by a high-profile set of mediators, including British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern, and President Bill Clinton
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