Bloomberg Speech
Promises an in-out referendum on European Union membership if the Conservatives win the next election.
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2013 in Great Britain
Explore 88 historical events and records for Great Britain in 2013.
Historical records for Great Britain in 2013
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January
Bloomberg Speech
Sets out the pledge for renegotiation and an in out referendum.
Brexit
Promises an in-out referendum on European Union membership if the Conservatives win the next election.
Coalition Mid-Term Review
Launches a mid-term review with Nick Clegg assessing coalition progress and priorities for the remaining Parliament.
February
EU Budget Real-Terms Cut
Reports an agreement that reduces the European Union's seven-year spending ceiling in real terms.
March
The Next Day
Releases The Next Day after a long absence from new albums, surprising listeners with a sudden comeback.
Higgs Boson
Sees CERN report that additional data support the new particle having spin zero and positive parity, strengthening its identification as a Higgs boson.
Higgs Boson Confirmation
Sees CERN report that accumulating measurements increasingly support the new particle having the properties expected of a Higgs boson.
Help to Buy
Announces Help to Buy measures in the Budget.
Planck
Efstathiou interprets Planck data that refines the age and matter content of the Big Bang universe
April
Prudential Regulation Authority Begins Operations
Mervyn King serves as Governor when the Prudential Regulation Authority begins operating as the prudential regulator for banks, building societies, insurers and major investment firms.
Death of Margaret Hilda Thatcher
Death of Margaret Thatcher
May
Time
Releases Time, his first album of largely self-written new material in many years.
Retirement Announcement
Ferguson announces that he will retire at the end of the 2012-13 season, bringing an end to more than twenty-six years in charge of Manchester United.
FA Cup Winner
Shaun Maloney delivered the late corner from which Wigan scored the winning goal as Wigan Athletic defeated Manchester City 1-0 in the 2013 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
James McArthur worked tirelessly to disrupt City's build-up during the underdog victory as Wigan Athletic defeated Manchester City 1-0 in the 2013 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Callum McManaman repeatedly troubled City's defenders and drew a second booking for Pablo Zabaleta as Wigan Athletic defeated Manchester City 1-0 in the 2013 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Ben Watson came off the bench to head the dramatic injury-time winner from a corner as Wigan Athletic defeated Manchester City 1-0 in the 2013 FA Cup final at Wembley.
Eurpopa League Winner
Captained Chelsea and struck the crossbar during the final.
Death of Trevor Bolder
Death of Trevor Bolder
June
13
Returns to Black Sabbath for 13, the first studio album with Osbourne since Never Say Die.
Banking Standards Commission Service Ends
Completes his service on the Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards after contributing to its examination of reform in the banking sector.
Referendum Bill
Introduces a private member's bill for an EU referendum.
Final Social Media Guidelines
Starmer issues final guidelines balancing free expression with prosecution of harmful communications.
G8 Lough Erne Summit
Hosts G8 leaders in Northern Ireland with an agenda centred on trade, tax and transparency.
G8 Tax Transparency Agenda
Promotes international cooperation against tax evasion and greater transparency over company ownership.
July
Marriage Act
The Marriage Act receives royal assent, legalising same-sex marriage in England and Wales.
August
Forward Guidance Introduced
Mark Carney leads the Bank of England as the Monetary Policy Committee introduces forward guidance linking the policy outlook to economic conditions.
Syria Chemical Weapons Commons Vote
Loses a House of Commons vote on possible military action after chemical weapons attacks in Syria.
September
Library of Birmingham
Malala Yousafzai opens the Library of Birmingham in Centenary Square.
100 Caps
Lampard became only the eighth English player to earn his 100th England cap, doing so in a World Cup qulifier against Ukraine.
October
Departure from Crown Prosecution Service
Starmer completes his five-year term as Director of Public Prosecutions.
November
Six-Tailed Asteroid
Jewitt leads Hubble observations of asteroid P/2013 P5, which displays six comet-like dust tails.
Swings Both Ways
Releases Swings Both Ways, returning to swing material with new songs and standards.
December
Privileges and Conduct Committee Service Ends
Completes seven years of service on the House of Lords Committee for Privileges and Conduct.
Other events (month unknown)
2013 FA Cup Final Winning Header
Heads Wigan Athletic's stoppage-time winner against Manchester City.
Aerial Attacking Option
Joins Leeds United from Oldham Athletic and becomes a useful target for crosses through his height and heading ability.
Brentford Promotion Chase Scoring
Donaldson scored consistently as Brentford challenged for promotion to the Championship and ultimately reached the playoff final.
Budget
George Osborne presents the 2013 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Budget Policy
The 2013 Budget under George Osborne sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
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