Brexit
Marks four years since the United Kingdom formally left the European Union.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
2024 in Great Britain
Explore 132 historical events and records for Great Britain in 2024.
Historical records for Great Britain in 2024
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January
February
Immediate Humanitarian Ceasefire Position
Starmer supports an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and release of hostages in Gaza.
Swing Fever
Releases Swing Fever with Jools Holland, returning to swing and big-band standards.
April
Death
Dies at home in Edinburgh at the age of ninety-four, leaving a central legacy in the Standard Model of particle physics.
Mousinho Clinches League One Championship
Mousinho guides Portsmouth to promotion and the League One title after a 3–2 win against Barnsley at Fratton Park.
League One Automatic Promotion
Paul Warne guides Derby County to second place in League One in 2023-24, returning the club to the Championship with 92 points.
Promotion Clinching Carlisle Goal
James Collins scores Derby County’s second goal against Carlisle United, ending the 2023-24 League One campaign with nineteen league goals.
Promotion Clinching Long Range Goal
Max Bird scores a striking long-range goal against Carlisle United on the final day of the season as Derby County secure automatic promotion.
May
Third Mayoral Election Victory
Burnham wins election to a third term as Greater Manchester Mayor.
Local Election Results
Starmer welcomes Labour gains in councils, mayoral contests and parliamentary by-elections.
Euro 2024 Travel Campaign
Joins football leaders in urging supporters travelling to Euro 2024 to prepare carefully and follow official advice.
Russian Intelligence Measures
Supports measures against alleged Russian malign activity, including expulsion of an undeclared intelligence officer.
Gaza Humanitarian Airdrops
Supports continuing Royal Air Force humanitarian airdrops delivering food and supplies for civilians in Gaza.
Harder Edge Foreign Policy Speech
Sets out a foreign-policy approach centred on stronger competition, cooperation and innovation in a more dangerous world.
Chinese Ambassador Summoned
Oversees the summoning of China's ambassador after allegations of foreign interference in the United Kingdom.
Gaza Maritime Aid Shipment
Supports shipment of more than one hundred tonnes of aid toward the temporary maritime pier serving Gaza.
Yemen Humanitarian Aid Increase
Announces increased humanitarian aid intended to help hundreds of thousands of people facing food insecurity in Yemen.
Antimicrobial Resistance Funding
Supports an £85 million international funding package to address antimicrobial resistance.
Gibraltar Agreement Talks
Participates in UK-EU-Spain-Gibraltar talks on progress toward an agreement concerning Gibraltar.
UK EU Joint Committee Meetings
Meets European Commission representatives for Withdrawal Agreement and Trade and Cooperation Agreement discussions.
Gaza Pier Aid Delivery
Supports delivery of UK-funded shelter supplies through the temporary maritime pier serving Gaza.
Russia DPRK Arms for Oil Sanctions
Joins partners in sanctions targeting illicit arms-for-oil cooperation between Russia and North Korea.
Sri Lanka Conflict Anniversary Statement
Marks fifteen years since the end of Sri Lanka's armed conflict with a Foreign Secretary statement.
El Fasher Sudan Statement
Issues a statement on the dangerous situation around El Fasher during the war in Sudan.
Elliott Klopp Farewell Liverpool Goal
Elliott starts Klopp's final Liverpool match against Wolves as the team gives its departing manager a winning farewell.
Finland Strategic Partnership
Strengthens UK-Finland cooperation through a strategic partnership emphasizing European security and support for Ukraine.
Albania Migration Partnership
Visits Albania to strengthen cooperation against people smuggling and illegal migration.
General Election Campaign Launch
Starmer launches Labour's general election campaign under the message of change.
2024 FA Cup Final Goal and Award
Scores Manchester United's second goal against Manchester City and is named player of the match.
FA Cup Winner
Kobbie Mainoo finished a sweeping team move for United's second first-half goal as Manchester United defeated Manchester City 2-1 in the 2024 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Marcus Rashford stretched City's back line with direct running before being substituted as Manchester United defeated Manchester City 2-1 in the 2024 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Aaron Wan-Bissaka limited the effectiveness of City's wide players with close marking as Manchester United defeated Manchester City 2-1 in the 2024 FA Cup final at Wembley.
Russia North Korea Arms Sanctions
Joins international action against entities involved in unlawful arms transfers from North Korea to Russia.
June
Bellingham First Champions League Title
Wins the Champions League in his first season with Real Madrid and assists the second goal.
King Charles III Banknotes Enter Circulation
Andrew Bailey serves as Governor when Bank of England notes bearing the portrait of King Charles III enter circulation for the first time.
Palestinian Territories Financial Aid
Announces UK financial aid for basic services and stability in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
Labour General Election Manifesto
Starmer launches Labour's manifesto centred on stability, investment and public-service reform.
Russia Sanctions Package
Supports a new package of sanctions intended to weaken Russia's war economy and support Ukraine.
Gavi Vaccine Manufacturing Summit
Attends the Gavi investment summit supporting the African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator.
Golden Boot UEFA Champions League
Leads the UEFA Champions League scoring standings with 8 goals for Bayern Munich. His contribution stands out for sharing the tournament scoring lead with Kylian Mbappé.
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