Timeline of British history (1990-present)
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Timeline of British history (1970-1989)
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from 1990 AD until the present. For a narrative explaining the overall developments, see the related History of the British Isles
History of the British Isles
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Timeline of British history (1970-1989)
Timeline of British history (1970-1989)
This article presents a timeline of events in the history of the United Kingdom from 1970 AD until 1989 AD. For a narrative explaining the overall developments, see the related History of the British Isles....
1990 AD - present
- 1990 in the United Kingdom1990 in the United KingdomEvents from the year 1990 in the United Kingdom.-Incumbents:* Monarch - Elizabeth II* Prime Minister - Margaret Thatcher, Conservative , John Major, Conservative-Events:...
, 1990 in England, 1990 in Northern Ireland1990 in Northern Ireland-Events:*1 January - The Northern Ireland Fair Employment Act becomes law.*24 July - The IRA kills three policemen and a nun in a bomb attack near Armagh.*24 August - Brian Keenan is released after 1574 days in captivity in Beirut....
, 1990 in Scotland, 1990 in Wales1990 in WalesThis article is about the particular significance of the year 1990 to Wales and its people.-Incumbents:*Prince of Wales - Charles, Prince of Wales*Princess of Wales - Diana, Princess of Wales*Secretary of State for Wales - David Hunt... - 1991 in the United Kingdom1991 in the United KingdomEvents from the year 1991 in the United Kingdom.-Incumbents:*Monarch - HM Queen Elizabeth II*Prime Minister - John Major, Conservative-Events:...
, 1991 in England1991 in EnglandEvents from 1991 in England-Incumbents:*Monarch - Queen Elizabeth II -January:* 8 January - A train crash at Cannon Street station in London kills one person and injures over 500....
, 1991 in Northern Ireland1991 in Northern Ireland-Events:*3 June- The British Army kill 3 IRA members in Northern Ireland.*November - Provisional IRA bomb explodes in Musgrave Park Hospital killing two British Army soldiers and injuring 11 other people.-Football:*Irish League*Irish Cup...
, 1991 in Scotland1991 in ScotlandEvents from 1991 in Scotland-Incumbents:*Monarch - Queen Elizabeth II -Events:* 4 April – Social services in the Orkney Islands are criticised for their handling of more than 100 children who have returned to their families after being taken away over allegations of child abuse.* 18 May...
, 1991 in Wales1991 in WalesThis article is about the particular significance of the year 1991 to Wales and its people.-Incumbents:*Prince of Wales - Charles, Prince of Wales*Princess of Wales - Diana, Princess of Wales*Secretary of State for Wales - David Hunt... - 1992 in the United Kingdom1992 in the United KingdomEvents from the year 1992 in the United Kingdom.-Overview:1992 in the United Kingdom is notable for a fourth term General Election victory for the Conservative Party; "Black Wednesday" , the suspension of Britain's membership of the European Exchange Rate Mechanism; and an Annus Horribilis for the...
, 1992 in England1992 in EnglandEvents from 1992 in England-Incumbents:*Monarch - Queen Elizabeth II -January:* 9 January - Alison Halford, an assistant chief constable with Merseyside Police Force and the country's most senior policewoman, is suspended from duty for a second time following a police authority meeting.* 22 January...
, 1992 in Northern Ireland1992 in Northern Ireland-Events:*January 20 - Peter Brooke offers to resign as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland following criticism of his singing on The Late Late Show only hours after an Irish Republican Army bomb explodes....
, 1992 in Scotland1992 in ScotlandEvents from 1992 in Scotland-Incumbents:*Monarch - Queen Elizabeth II -Events:*6 March – The Local Government Finance Act 1992, which will replace the Poll Tax with the Council Tax from April next year, receives the Royal Assent.*9 April – The General Election results in Labour winning...
, 1992 in Wales1992 in WalesThis article is about the particular significance of the year 1992 to Wales and its people.-Incumbents:*Prince of Wales - Charles, Prince of Wales*Princess of Wales - Diana, Princess of Wales*Secretary of State for Wales - David Hunt... - 1993 in the United Kingdom1993 in the United KingdomEvents from the year 1993 in the United Kingdom.-Incumbents:*Monarch - Elizabeth II*Prime Minister - John Major, Conservative-January:* January - The economy grew in the final quarter of last year - the second successive quarter of economic growth - but the recovery was still too weak for the end...
, 1993 in England1993 in EnglandEvents from 1993 in England-Incumbents:*Monarch - Queen Elizabeth II -February:* 12 February - Merseyside toddler James Bulger is reporting missing after he disappeared from the Strand Shopping Centre in Bootle....
, 1993 in Northern Ireland1993 in Northern Ireland-Events:* 24 June - Northern Ireland Minister Michael Mates resigns over links with tycoon Asil Nadir.*23 October - Shankill Road bombing carried out by the Provisional Irish Republican Army in Belfast. There were 10 fatalities, including the bomber....
, 1993 in Scotland1993 in ScotlandEvents from 1993 in Scotland-Incumbents:*Monarch - Queen Elizabeth II -Events:* 5 January - MV Braer runs aground on the Shetland Islands, spilling 84,700 tonnes of crude oil into the sea.* 1 April;...
, 1993 in Wales1993 in WalesThis article is about the particular significance of the year 1993 to Wales and its people.-Incumbents:*Prince of Wales - Charles, Prince of Wales*Princess of Wales - Diana, Princess of Wales*Secretary of State for Wales - John Redwood... - 1994 in the United Kingdom1994 in the United KingdomEvents from the year 1994 in the United Kingdom. It is noted for the opening of the Channel Tunnel.-Incumbents:*Monarch – Elizabeth II*Prime Minister – John Major, Conservative-January:...
, 1994 in England1994 in EnglandEvents from 1994 in England-Incumbents:*Monarch - Queen Elizabeth II -January:* 19 January – Privatisation of London Buses begins with the first sale of a bus operating subsidiary, Westlink , in a management buyout.* 28 January – The Football Association's two-month search for a new England...
, 1994 in Northern Ireland1994 in Northern Ireland-Events:*2 June - Royal Air Force Chinook helicopter carrying almost all the United Kingdom's senior Northern Ireland intelligence experts, crashed on the Mull of Kintyre, Scotland, killing all 25 passengers and 4 crew members...
, 1994 in Scotland1994 in ScotlandEvents from 1994 in Scotland-Incumbents:*Monarch - Queen Elizabeth II -Events:*March - Strathclyde water referendum indicates overwhelming opposition to the privatisation of water....
, 1994 in Wales1994 in WalesThis article is about the particular significance of the year 1994 to Wales and its people.-Incumbents:*Prince of Wales - Charles, Prince of Wales*Princess of Wales - Diana, Princess of Wales*Secretary of State for Wales - John Redwood... - 1995 in the United Kingdom1995 in the United KingdomEvents from the year 1995 in the United Kingdom.-Incumbents:*Monarch - Elizabeth II*Prime Minister - John Major, Conservative-January:* 1 January - South Korean industrial giant Daewoo announces plans to build a new car factory in the United Kingdom within the next few years, costing up to...
, 1995 in England1995 in EnglandEvents from 1995 in England-Incumbents:*Monarch - Queen Elizabeth II -January:* 1 January - Fred West is found hanged in his cell at Winson Green Prison in Birmingham. The 53-year-old had been on remand since February last year, having allegedly murdered 12 people whose bodies were found at three...
, 1995 in Northern Ireland1995 in Northern Ireland-Events:*2 January - The House of Commons chamber in Parliament Buildings is destroyed by fire blamed on an electrical fault.*27 January - Taoiseach, John Bruton, and Gerry Adams hold their first formal discussions....
, 1995 in Scotland1995 in ScotlandEvents from 1995 in Scotland-Incumbents:*Monarch - Queen Elizabeth II -Events:* 6 April - Local elections are held for the 29 new mainland unitary authorities that will replace the Regional and District Councils next year....
, 1995 in Wales1995 in WalesThis article is about the particular significance of the year 1995 to Wales and its people.-Incumbents:*Prince of Wales - Charles, Prince of Wales*Princess of Wales - Diana, Princess of Wales*Secretary of State for Wales - William Hague... - 1996 in the United Kingdom1996 in the United KingdomEvents from the year 1996 in the United Kingdom.-Incumbents:*Monarch - Elizabeth II*Prime Minister - John Major, Conservative-January:* 13 January - NUM leader Arthur Scargill announces that he is defecting from the Labour Party to set up his own Socialist Labour Party.* 19 January** The first MORI...
, 1996 in England1996 in EnglandEvents from 1996 in England-Incumbents:*Monarch - Queen Elizabeth II -Events:* 1 January - One man is killed and two others are wounded when they attempted to foil an armed robbery in Bristol....
, 1996 in Northern Ireland1996 in Northern Ireland-Events:*24 January - The international body proposes six principles of democracy and non-violence as conditions for entry to all-party talks in Northern Ireland.*31 March - Crumlin Road in Belfast is closed....
, 1996 in Scotland1996 in ScotlandEvents from 1996 in Scotland-Incumbents:*Monarch - Queen Elizabeth II -Events:* 13 March - The Dunblane massacre - A gunman kills 16 children, their teacher and himself at a primary school in Dunblane, Stirling...
, 1996 in Wales1996 in WalesThis article is about the particular significance of the year 1996 to Wales and its people.-Incumbents:*Prince of Wales – The Prince Charles*Princess of Wales – Diana *Secretary of State for Wales - William Hague... - 1997 in the United Kingdom1997 in the United KingdomEvents from the year 1997 in the United Kingdom.-Overview:1997 in the United Kingdom is noted for a landslide General Election victory for the Labour Party under Tony Blair; and for the death of Diana, Princess of Wales.-Incumbents:...
, 1997 in England1997 in EnglandEvents from 1997 in England-Incumbents:*Monarch - Queen Elizabeth II -Events:* 1 January - Police in Sutton Coldfield, near Birmingham, launch a murder hunt after 17-year-old student Nicola Dixon is found bludgeoned to death in an alleyway in the town.* 4 January - Tony Bullimore, a lone yachtsman,...
, 1997 in Northern Ireland1997 in Northern Ireland-Events:*March - The first phase of the Forestside Shopping Centre in Belfast opens with a new Sainsbury's store.*1 May- United Kingdom general election, 1997*3 July - Taoiseach Bertie Ahern meets Prime Minister Tony Blair for the first time....
, 1997 in Scotland1997 in ScotlandEvents from 1997 in Scotland-Incumbents:*Monarch - Queen Elizabeth II -Events:* 22 February - Scientists at the Roslin Institute announce the birth of a cloned sheep named Dolly seven months after the fact....
, 1997 in Wales1997 in WalesThis article is about the particular significance of the year 1997 to Wales and its people.-Incumbents:*Prince of Wales - Charles, Prince of Wales*Princess of Wales - vacant*Secretary of State for Wales - Ron Davies... - 1998 in the United Kingdom1998 in the United KingdomEvents from the year 1998 in the United Kingdom.-Incumbents:*Monarch - Elizabeth II*Prime Minister - Tony Blair, Labour Party-January:* 5 January - The UK takes over the Presidency of the EC's Council of Ministers until 30 June.-February:...
, 1998 in England1998 in EnglandEvents from 1998 in England-Incumbents:*Monarch - Queen Elizabeth II *Prime Minister - Tony Blair-Events:* 16 January - Two 10-year-olds go on trial, the youngest ever to be accused of rape....
, 1998 in Northern Ireland1998 in Northern Ireland-Events:*9 January - British Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Mo Mowlam, visits loyalist prisoners in the Maze prison. Afterward loyalists agree to attend the Stormont talks.*20 February - Sinn Féin is excluded from the Northern Ireland talks for two weeks...
, 1998 in Scotland1998 in ScotlandEvents from 1998 in Scotland-Incumbents:*Monarch - Queen Elizabeth II -Events:* 10 June - Scotland open the 1998 World Cup, playing champians Brazil, though they lose 2-1 after a deflected goal in the 76th minute....
, 1998 in Wales1998 in WalesThis article is about the particular significance of the year 1998 to Wales and its people.-Incumbents:*Prince of Wales - Charles, Prince of Wales*Princess of Wales - vacant*Secretary of State for Wales**Ron Davies **Alun Michael... - 1999 in the United Kingdom1999 in the United KingdomEvents from the year 1999 in the United Kingdom.-Overview:1999 in the United Kingdom is noted for the first meetings of the new Scottish Parliament and National Assembly for Wales.-Incumbents:*Monarch - Elizabeth II...
, 1999 in England1999 in EnglandEvents from 1999 in England-Incumbents:*Monarch - Queen Elizabeth II *Prime Minister - Tony Blair-January:* 22 January - Aston Villa, who have emerged as surprise FA Premier League title contenders this season, have their double hopes shattered by a shock 2-0 exit by the ambitious Division Two club...
, 1999 in Northern Ireland1999 in Northern Ireland-Events:*15 March - Rosemary Nelson, Lurgan solicitor killed in a car bomb attack by loyalist paramilitary group, Red Hand Defenders.*14 May - The fully renovated St George's Market in Belfast reopens its doors....
, 1999 in Scotland1999 in ScotlandEvents from 1999 in Scotland-Incumbents:*Monarch - Queen Elizabeth II *First Minister and Keeper of the Great Seal - Donald Dewar -Events:* 7 February - Sunday Herald newspaper is launched....
, 1999 in Wales1999 in WalesThis article is about the particular significance of the year 1999 to Wales and its people.-Incumbents:*Prince of Wales - Charles, Prince of Wales*Princess of Wales - vacant*First Minister - Alun Michael... - 2000 in the United Kingdom2000 in the United KingdomEvents from the year 2000 in the United Kingdom.-January:* Japanese carmaker Nissan adds a third model to its factory near Sunderland; the new version of the Almera hatchback and slaoon, which goes on sale in March....
, 2000 in England2000 in EnglandEvents from 2000 in England-Incumbents:*Monarch - Queen Elizabeth II *Prime Minister - Tony Blair-January:* Japanese carmaker Nissan adds a third model to its factory near Sunderland; the new version of the Almera hatchback and slaoon, which goes on sale in March.* 1 January - The Millennium Dome...
, 2000 in Northern Ireland2000 in Northern Ireland-Events:*11 February - The British government suspends devolution in Northern Ireland.*25 March - David Trimble retains leadership of the Ulster Unionist Party at its annual general meeting, following a challenge from Martin Smyth....
, 2000 in Scotland2000 in ScotlandEvents from 2000 in Scotland-Incumbents:*Monarch - Queen Elizabeth II *First Minister and Keeper of the Great Seal - Donald Dewar , Henry McLeish -Events:...
, 2000 in Wales2000 in WalesThis article is about the particular significance of the year 2000 to Wales and its people.-Incumbents:*Prince of Wales - Charles, Prince of Wales*Princess of Wales - vacant*First Minister - Rhodri Morgan... - 2001 in the United Kingdom2001 in the United KingdomEvents from the year 2001 in the United Kingdom.-Incumbents:* Monarch - HM Elizabeth II* Prime Minister - Tony Blair, Labour Party-Events:...
, 2001 in England2001 in EnglandEvents from 2001 in England-Incumbents:*Monarch - Queen Elizabeth II *Prime Minister - Tony Blair-Events:* 5 January - A report by the Department of Health suggests that Dr Harold Shipman may have killed more than 300 patients since the 1970s.* 8 January - The High Court rules that the identities...
, 2001 in Northern Ireland2001 in Northern Ireland-Events:*29 April - 2001 Census carried out. Northern Ireland population: 1,685,267.*15 June - Dispute arose between local loyalist and republican activists on the Crumlin Road peace line in North Belfast over the flying of loyalist paramilitary flags. Loyalists began to picket the nearby Holy...
, 2001 in Scotland2001 in ScotlandEvents from 2001 in Scotland-Incumbents:*Monarch - Queen Elizabeth II *First Minister and Keeper of the Great Seal - Henry McLeish , Jack McConnell -Events:...
, 2001 in Wales2001 in WalesThis article is about the particular significance of the year 2001 to Wales and its people.-Incumbents:*Prince of Wales - Charles, Prince of Wales*Princess of Wales - vacant*First Minister - Rhodri Morgan... - 2002 in the United Kingdom2002 in the United KingdomEvents from the year 2002 in the United Kingdom. This year was the Golden Jubilee of Elizabeth II.-Incumbents:* Monarch - HM Queen Elizabeth II* Prime Minister - Tony Blair, Labour Party-Events:...
, 2002 in England2002 in EnglandEvents from 2002 in England-Incumbents:*Monarch - Queen Elizabeth II *Prime Minister - Tony Blair-Events:* 15 February - Funeral of Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon takes place at St...
, 2002 in Northern Ireland2002 in Northern Ireland-Events:*9 January - confrontations outside Holy Cross Primary School during the afternoon school run, exploded into widespread sectarian rioting, which spread across north Belfast and continued on 10 January, when the school was closed....
, 2002 in Scotland2002 in ScotlandEvents from 2002 in Scotland-Incumbents:*Monarch - Queen Elizabeth II *First Minister and Keeper of the Great Seal - Jack McConnell -Events:...
, 2002 in Wales2002 in WalesThis article is about the particular significance of the year 2002 to Wales and its people.-Incumbents:*Prince of Wales - Charles, Prince of Wales*Princess of Wales - vacant*First Minister - Rhodri Morgan... - 2003 in the United Kingdom2003 in the United KingdomEvents from the year 2003 in the United Kingdom.-Incumbents:* Monarch - HM Queen Elizabeth II* Prime Minister - Tony Blair, Labour Party-Events:* January - Toyota launches an all-new Avensis to be built at TMUK....
, 2003 in England2003 in EnglandEvents from 2003 in England-Incumbents:*Monarch - Queen Elizabeth II *Prime Minister - Tony Blair-Events:* 10 January - Ian Carr, a 27-year-old banned driver with a total of 89 previous convictions , admits causing the death by dangerous driving of a six-year-old girl in Ashington, Northumberland -...
, 2003 in Northern Ireland2003 in Northern Ireland-Events:*1 February - The Protestant Ulster Defence Association Belfast leader John Gregg is killed by a loyalist faction.*16 February - 100,000 people in Dublin, and 30,000 in Belfast march to express their opposition to the imminent invasion of Iraq....
, 2003 in Scotland2003 in ScotlandEvents from 2003 in Scotland-Incumbents:*Monarch - Queen Elizabeth II *First Minister and Keeper of the Great Seal - Jack McConnell -Events:...
, 2003 in Wales2003 in WalesThis article is about the particular significance of the year 2003 to Wales and its people.-Incumbents:*Prince of Wales – The Prince Charles*Princess of Wales - vacant*First Minister - Rhodri Morgan... - 2004 in the United Kingdom2004 in the United KingdomEvents from the year 2004 in the United Kingdom.-Incumbents:* Monarch - HM Queen Elizabeth II* Prime Minister - Tony Blair, Labour Party-January:...
, 2004 in England2004 in EnglandEvents from 2004 in England-Incumbents:*Monarch - Queen Elizabeth II *Prime Minister - Tony Blair-January:* 13 January - Serial killer Dr...
, 2004 in Northern Ireland2004 in Northern Ireland-Events:*27 March - Ireland's rugby team wins the Triple Crown for the first time since 1985.*27 March - David Trimble retains leadership of the Ulster Unionist Party at their annual general meeting....
, 2004 in Scotland2004 in ScotlandEvents from 2004 in Scotland-Incumbents:*Monarch - Queen Elizabeth II *First Minister and Keeper of the Great Seal - Jack McConnell -March:...
, 2004 in Wales2004 in WalesThis article is about the particular significance of the year 2004 to Wales and its people.-Incumbents:*Prince of Wales - Charles, Prince of Wales*Princess of Wales - vacant*First Minister - Rhodri Morgan... - 2005 in the United Kingdom2005 in the United KingdomEvents from the year 2005 in the United Kingdom. The year is dominated by the 7/7 London bombings.-Incumbents:*Monarch – Elizabeth II*Prime Minister – Tony Blair -January:* 1 January...
, 2005 in England2005 in EnglandEvents from 2005 in England-Incumbents:*Monarch - Queen Elizabeth II *Prime Minister - Tony Blair-January:* 5 January - Funeral of Angus Ogilvy, husband of Princess Alexandra, takes place at St...
, 2005 in Northern Ireland2005 in Northern Ireland-Events:*20 January - Belfast man Robert McCartney is murdered outside a bar in the city by members of the Provisional IRA.*January - During a storm, a lorry is blown off the Foyle Bridge and its driver killed....
, 2005 in Scotland2005 in ScotlandEvents from 2005 in Scotland-Incumbents:*Monarch – Elizabeth II *First Minister and Keeper of the Great Seal – Jack McConnell -January:...
, 2005 in Wales2005 in WalesThis article is about the particular significance of the year 2005 to Wales and its people.-Incumbents:*Prince of Wales - Charles, Prince of Wales*Princess of Wales - vacant*First Minister - Rhodri Morgan... - 2006 in the United Kingdom2006 in the United KingdomEvents from the year 2006 in the United Kingdom.-Incumbents:* Monarch - HM Queen Elizabeth II* Prime Minister - Anthony Blair, Labour Party-January:...
, 2006 in England2006 in EnglandEvents from 2006 in England-Incumbents:* Monarch - Queen Elizabeth II * Prime Minister - Tony Blair-January:* 20 January - River Thames whale: a whale is discovered swimming in the River Thames in London....
, 2006 in Northern Ireland2006 in Northern Ireland- Events :*30 January - Postal workers enter a 20 day wildcat strike disrupting most of Belfast's delivery service.*25 February - Rioting in Dublin as Republican protesters organise counter protests to a "Love Ulster" parade in the city, which subsequently become violent.*17 March - New Oncology...
, 2006 in Scotland2006 in Scotland2006 in Scotland.-Incumbents:*Monarch - Queen Elizabeth II *First Minister and Keeper of the Great Seal - Jack McConnell -January:...
, 2006 in Wales2006 in WalesThis article is about the particular significance of the year 2006 to Wales and its people.-Incumbents:*Prince of Wales - Charles, Prince of Wales*Princess of Wales - Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall *First Minister - Rhodri Morgan... - 2007 in the United Kingdom2007 in the United KingdomEvents from the year 2007 in the United Kingdom. The year sees changes in the leadership of the ruling Labour Party and of the Liberal Democrats, and the country is hit by severe weather events throughout the year.-Incumbents:*Monarch – Elizabeth II...
, 2007 in England2007 in EnglandEvents from 2007 in England-Incumbents:*Monarch – Elizabeth II *Prime Minister – Tony Blair ; Gordon Brown -January:...
, 2007 in Northern Ireland2007 in Northern Ireland-Events:*22 January - report by the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland states that the Special Brunch of the then Royal Ulster Constabulary had colluded with loyalist paramilitaries in a number of murders and attempted murders in Northern Belfast between 1989 and 2002...
, 2007 in Scotland2007 in Scotland2007 in Scotland.-Incumbents:*Monarch - Queen Elizabeth II *First Minister and Keeper of the Great Seal - Jack McConnell...
, 2007 in Wales2007 in WalesThis article is about the particular significance of the year 2007 to Wales and its people.-Incumbents:*Prince of Wales - HRH The Prince Charles*Princess of Wales - HRH Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall *First Minister - Rhodri Morgan... - 2008 in the United Kingdom2008 in the United KingdomEvents from the year 2008 in the United Kingdom.-Incumbents:* Monarch - HM Queen Elizabeth II* Prime Minister - Gordon Brown, Labour Party-January:...
, 2008 in England2008 in EnglandEvents from 2008 in England-Designation:2008 National Year of Reading is a year-long celebration of reading, in all its forms.-Incumbents:* Monarch - Queen Elizabeth II * Prime Minister - Gordon Brown...
, 2008 in Northern Ireland2008 in Northern Ireland-Events:* 4 January - An unforecasted blizzard creates havoc across eastern Northern Ireland, with falls of 8 inches in one hour.* 22 January - Peter Robinson, Minister of Finance, releases the first final budget and programme for government, agreed by the Stormont executive.* 23 January - The...
, 2008 in Scotland2008 in ScotlandEvents in 2008 in Scotland-Incumbents:*Monarch - Queen Elizabeth II *First Minister and Keeper of the Great Seal - Alex Salmond -January:...
, 2008 in Wales2008 in WalesThis article is about the particular significance of the year 2008 to Wales and its people.-Incumbents:*Prince of Wales - Charles, Prince of Wales*Princess of Wales - Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall *First Minister - Rhodri Morgan... - 2009 in the United Kingdom2009 in the United KingdomEvents from the year 2009 in the United Kingdom.-Incumbents:*Monarch - HM Queen Elizabeth II*Prime Minister - Gordon Brown, Labour Party-January:...
, 2009 in England2009 in EnglandEvents from 2009 in England-Incumbents:*Monarch - Queen Elizabeth II *Prime Minister - Gordon Brown -January:...
, 2009 in Northern Ireland2009 in Northern Ireland-Events:*23 January - The seventh plenary meeting of the North/South Ministerial Council is held at the University of Ulster at Magee, Derry.*27 January - Environment Minister Sammy Wilson grants the National Trust planning permission for a new visitors' centre at the Giant's Causeway.*January -...
, 2009 in Scotland2009 in ScotlandEvents in 2009 in Scotland-Incumbents:*Monarch - Queen Elizabeth II *First Minister and Keeper of the Great Seal - Alex Salmond - Events :...
, 2009 in Wales2009 in WalesThis article is about the particular significance of the year 2009 to Wales and its people.-Incumbents:*Prince of Wales - Charles, Prince of Wales*Princess of Wales - Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall *First Minister... - 2010 in the United Kingdom2010 in the United KingdomEvents from the year 2010 in the United Kingdom.-Incumbents:*Monarch – Elizabeth II*Prime Minister – Gordon Brown ; David Cameron -January:...
, 2010 in England2010 in EnglandEvents from 2010 in England-Incumbents:*Monarch – Elizabeth II *Prime Minister – Gordon Brown ; David Cameron -January:...
, 2010 in Northern Ireland2010 in Northern Ireland-January:*6 January - Ulster Defence Association confirms that all weaponry under its control has been put verifiably beyond use.*8 January - PSNI Constable Peadar Heffron seriously injured as a bomb explodes under his car in Randalstown...
, 2010 in Scotland2010 in ScotlandEvents from 2010 in Scotland-Incumbents:*Monarch - Queen Elizabeth II *Prime Minister - Gordon Brown...
, 2010 in Wales2010 in WalesThis article is about the particular significance of the year 2010 to Wales and its people.-Incumbents:*Prince of Wales – The Prince of Wales*Princess of Wales – The Duchess of Cornwall *First Minister – Carwyn Jones... - 2011 in the United Kingdom2011 in the United KingdomEvents from the year 2011 in the United Kingdom.-Incumbents:*Monarch - HM Queen Elizabeth II *Prime Minister - David Cameron, Conservative Party-January:...
, 2011 in England2011 in EnglandEvents from 2011 in England-Incumbents:*Monarch - Elizabeth II *Prime Minister - David Cameron-January:* 1 January – Riot at Ford Open Prison is quelled by specialist guards in body armour....
, 2011 in Northern Ireland2011 in Northern Ireland-Events:* 4 January—A partial solar eclipse was visible during sunrise in Northern Ireland.* 5 January—Edward Stevenson elected grand master of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland, replacing Robert Saulters, who held the post for 14 years...
, 2011 in Scotland2011 in ScotlandEvents from 2011 in Scotland-Incumbents:*Monarch - Queen Elizabeth II *First Minister and Keeper of the Great Seal - Alex Salmond -January:...
, 2011 in Wales2011 in WalesThis article is about the particular significance of the year 2011 to Wales and its people.-Incumbents:*Prince of Wales – The Prince Charles*Princess of Wales – The Duchess of Cornwall *First Minister – Carwyn Jones...
See also
- Timeline of British historyTimeline of British historyThis is a timeline of British history.*Before 1000**Timeline of the Anglo-Saxon invasion of Britain*1000-1499*1500-1599*1600-1699**Timeline of the English Civil War *1700-1799*1800-1899...
- History of EnglandHistory of EnglandThe history of England concerns the study of the human past in one of Europe's oldest and most influential national territories. What is now England, a country within the United Kingdom, was inhabited by Neanderthals 230,000 years ago. Continuous human habitation dates to around 12,000 years ago,...
- History of Northern IrelandHistory of Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland is today one of the four countries of the United Kingdom, situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, having been created as a separate legal entity on 3 May 1921, under the Government of Ireland Act 1920...
- History of ScotlandHistory of ScotlandThe history of Scotland begins around 10,000 years ago, when humans first began to inhabit what is now Scotland after the end of the Devensian glaciation, the last ice age...
- History of WalesHistory of WalesThe history of Wales begins with the arrival of human beings in the region thousands of years ago. Neanderthals lived in what is now Wales, or Cymru in Welsh, at least 230,000 years ago, while Homo sapiens arrived by about 29,000 years ago...
- History of the United KingdomHistory of the United KingdomThe history of the United Kingdom as a unified sovereign state began with the political union of the kingdoms of England, which included Wales, and Scotland on 1 May 1707 in accordance with the Treaty of Union, as ratified by the Acts of Union 1707...