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Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
2026 in Great Britain
Explore 25 historical events and records for Great Britain in 2026.
Historical records for Great Britain in 2026
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January
February
Annual GDP Growth in 2025
ONS initially estimates that the economy grew by 1.3 percent across 2025.
Annual GDP per Head Growth in 2025
ONS initially estimates that real GDP per head increased by 1.0 percent across 2025.
Final Mayoral Budget
Burnham presents the Greater Manchester mayoral general budget for 2026/27.
April
Elective Waiting List Progress
Government data shows the waiting list more than 206,000 lower than in July 2024.
National Breakfast Club Rollout
The Government begins the first national rollout phase of free primary-school breakfast clubs.
May
Special Reviewer Appointment
The Prime Minister appoints Brown to advise on international finance and security cooperation.
First Quarter GDP Growth in 2026
ONS estimates that GDP grew by 0.6 percent during the first quarter of 2026.
First Quarter GDP per Head Growth in 2026
ONS estimates that real GDP per head increased by 0.6 percent in the first quarter.
Health Bill Introduced
The Health Bill is introduced to Parliament with measures for a single patient record, abolition of NHS England and changes to local commissioning and system oversight.
June
June Resident Doctor Strike
Resident doctors begin a further five-day period of industrial action.
May Inflation Rate
ONS reports annual CPI inflation of 2.8 percent in May 2026.
Election for Makerfield
Burnham wins the Makerfield parliamentary by-election for Labour.
AndyGreater Manchester Mayoral Tenure
Burnham ceases to be Mayor after his election to the House of Commons.
Final Resident Doctor Settlement
BMA members accept a revised offer ending the renewed resident-doctor dispute.
Makerfield By-Election Campaign
Burnham campaigns to return to Parliament as Labour's candidate for Makerfield.
July
Final Visit to Ukraine
Starmer visits Kyiv and reaffirms British support for Ukraine during his final week in office.
Three-Month GDP Growth to May 2026
ONS estimates that GDP grew by 0.7 percent in the three months to May 2026
Election as Labour Leader
Burnham is elected Leader of the Labour Party at a special conference.
Labour Leadership
Starmer's tenure as Labour leader ends after more than six years.
Appointment as Prime Minister
Burnham accepts the King's invitation to form a government.
First Downing Street Speech
Burnham promises political decentralisation, reindustrialisation and a ten-year national plan.
National Rough Sleeping Drive
Burnham launches a national programme backed by additional funding to end long-term rough sleeping.
Resignation as Prime Minister
Starmer resigns and supports Andy Burnham as his successor.
Other events (month unknown)
Orgreave Statutory Inquiry
A statutory inquiry was established to examine the June 1984 Orgreave events and subsequent prosecution decisions.
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