31 January 2024BrexitRishi Sunak
Marks four years since the United Kingdom formally left the European Union.
Historical records for Great Britain in 2024, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Marks four years since the United Kingdom formally left the European Union.
Starmer supports an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and release of hostages in Gaza.
Releases Swing Fever with Jools Holland, returning to swing and big-band standards.
Burnham wins election to a third term as Greater Manchester Mayor.
Starmer welcomes Labour gains in councils, mayoral contests and parliamentary by-elections.
Joins football leaders in urging supporters travelling to Euro 2024 to prepare carefully and follow official advice.
Supports measures against alleged Russian malign activity, including expulsion of an undeclared intelligence officer.
Supports continuing Royal Air Force humanitarian airdrops delivering food and supplies for civilians in Gaza.
Sets out a foreign-policy approach centred on stronger competition, cooperation and innovation in a more dangerous world.
Oversees the summoning of China's ambassador after allegations of foreign interference in the United Kingdom.
Supports shipment of more than one hundred tonnes of aid toward the temporary maritime pier serving Gaza.
Announces increased humanitarian aid intended to help hundreds of thousands of people facing food insecurity in Yemen.
Supports an £85 million international funding package to address antimicrobial resistance.
Participates in UK-EU-Spain-Gibraltar talks on progress toward an agreement concerning Gibraltar.
Meets European Commission representatives for Withdrawal Agreement and Trade and Cooperation Agreement discussions.
Supports delivery of UK-funded shelter supplies through the temporary maritime pier serving Gaza.
Joins partners in sanctions targeting illicit arms-for-oil cooperation between Russia and North Korea.
Marks fifteen years since the end of Sri Lanka's armed conflict with a Foreign Secretary statement.
Issues a statement on the dangerous situation around El Fasher during the war in Sudan.
Strengthens UK-Finland cooperation through a strategic partnership emphasizing European security and support for Ukraine.
Visits Albania to strengthen cooperation against people smuggling and illegal migration.
Starmer launches Labour's general election campaign under the message of change.
Scores Manchester United's second goal against Manchester City and is named player of the match.
Joins international action against entities involved in unlawful arms transfers from North Korea to Russia.
Wins the Champions League in his first season with Real Madrid and assists the second goal.
Announces UK financial aid for basic services and stability in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
Starmer launches Labour's manifesto centred on stability, investment and public-service reform.
Supports a new package of sanctions intended to weaken Russia's war economy and support Ukraine.
Attends the Gavi investment summit supporting the African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator.
Starmer concludes Labour's campaign by urging voters to choose political change.
Starmer retains Holborn and St Pancras under the revised constituency boundaries.
Starmer leads Labour to a decisive general election victory.
Starmer accepts the King's invitation to form a Labour government.
Starmer promises a government of service and a programme of national renewal.
Starmer appoints the first Cabinet of the new Labour administration.
Starmer tells civil servants that the Government will operate through national missions.
Starmer reaffirms British commitments to NATO and continued military support for Ukraine.
Starmer's Government presents its initial legislative programme at the State Opening of Parliament.
Starmer announces expanded European cooperation against organised migrant-smuggling networks.
Hosts European leaders as Britain seeks closer post Brexit cooperation.
Starmer tells European leaders that Britain will reset relations with the European Union.
Starmer answers questions in the Commons for the first time as Prime Minister.
The Government reaches a pay proposal with the BMA after renewed negotiations.
Starmer responds to the fatal attack on children attending a dance event.
The Government confirms a fully funded 5.5 percent pay award for teachers.
Takes responsibility for relations with the European Union in the new government.
Promises to reset relations with the European Union after Labour wins power.
Starmer coordinates the Government's response to violent disorder affecting several towns and cities.
Starmer's Government announces plans to repeal minimum-service legislation governing strike action.
Is named player of the match as Real Madrid defeat Atalanta to win the European Super Cup.
The Government announces a three-year proposal intended to end the national train-driver dispute.
Starmer and Taoiseach Simon Harris begin a programme of renewed bilateral cooperation.
Starmer responds to the Darzi investigation and calls for fundamental NHS reform.
BMA members accept the Government's offer and end fifteen months of national strike action.
Starmer defends difficult early decisions and promises long-term national renewal.
The Government announces the first funding round for nurseries using spare primary-school space.
Starmer presents Britain's international priorities to the United Nations General Assembly.
Starmer's Government announces an agreement concerning sovereignty and the Diego Garcia base.
Starmer hosts business leaders and promotes investment in British infrastructure and industry.
ONS reports annual CPI inflation of 1.7 percent for September 2024.
The Government launches a national consultation to shape the NHS ten-year plan.
Reuben Meade is appointed Premier under the Crown's constitutional framework
Starmer supports the Government's first Budget and its programme of taxation and investment.
Starmer presents expanded British emissions targets and support for international climate action.
Starmer publishes measurable milestones for growth, housing, policing, energy, education and health.
Shares the chemistry prize for predicting protein structures.
Shares the physics prize for foundational work enabling machine learning with artificial neural networks.
The Government introduces legislation covering child protection, school standards and breakfast clubs.
Wins the Academy Award for Best Director for Oppenheimer.
Wins the Academy Award for Best Picture as a producer of Oppenheimer.
Wins the BAFTA Award for Best Director for Oppenheimer, his first BAFTA directing win.
Rachel Reeves presents the 2024 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
The 2024 Budget under Rachel Reeves sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Stars as Cardinal Thomas Lawrence in Conclave, a drama centred on the election of a new pope.
Records his first Deep Purple studio album, Equals One, as the band's guitarist.
Wins the Golden Globe for Best Director for Oppenheimer.
Makes his feature directing debut with Monkey Man while also starring as the film's central character.
Burnham pledges ten thousand new council homes by 2028 within a wider housing plan.
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