Events from the year 2003 in the United Kingdom. Monarch – Elizabeth II Prime Minister – Tony Blair (Labour) January – Toyota launches an all-new Avensis...
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held in the United Kingdom in 2003, including: 2003 Scottish Parliament election 2003 National Assembly for Wales election 2003 United Kingdom local...
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Religion in the United Kingdom is mainly expressed in Christianity, which dominated the land since the 7th century. Results of the 2021 Census for England...
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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Northwestern Europe, off...
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The population of the United Kingdom was estimated at 67,596,281 in 2022. It is the 21st most populated country in the world and has a population density...
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The United Kingdom is an ethnically diverse society. The largest ethnic group in the United Kingdom is White British, followed by Asian British. Ethnicity...
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The economy of the United Kingdom is a highly developed social market economy. It is the sixth-largest national economy in the world measured by nominal...
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Since 1922, the United Kingdom has been made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales (which collectively make up Great Britain) and Northern Ireland...
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Transport in the United Kingdom is facilitated by road, rail, air and water networks. Some aspects of transport are a devolved matter, with each of the countries...
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The United Kingdom was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2003 with the song "Cry Baby", written by Martin Isherwood, and performed by the duo...
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The 2003 United Kingdom Budget, officially known as Opportunity for all: The strength to take the long-term decisions for Britain was the formal government...
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There are five types of elections in the United Kingdom: elections to the House of Commons of the United Kingdom (commonly called 'general elections' when...
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is the second-largest religion in the United Kingdom, with results from the 2021 Census recording just under four million Muslims, or 6.0% of the total...
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Events from the year 2024 in the United Kingdom. This year is noted for a landslide general election victory for the Labour Party under Keir Starmer. Monarch...
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the Auxiliary Fire Service for use following a nuclear attack on the United Kingdom, as well as a handful of modern appliances held in reserve. The armed...
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from the year 1922 in the United Kingdom. Irish affairs occupied an important place in politics throughout this year. 1922 saw the establishment of the Irish...
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Total energy consumption in the United Kingdom was 142.0 million tonnes of oil equivalent (1,651 TWh) in 2019. In 2014, the UK had an energy consumption...
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Cannabis in the United Kingdom is illegal for recreational use and is classified as a Class B drug. In 2004, the United Kingdom made cannabis a Class C...
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The monarchy of the United Kingdom, commonly referred to as the British monarchy, is the form of government used by the United Kingdom by which a hereditary...
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The 2003 United Kingdom local elections were held on Thursday 1 May 2003, the same day as the Scottish Parliamentary and the Welsh Assembly elections....
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The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy which, by legislation and convention, operates as a unitary parliamentary democracy. A hereditary monarch...
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Metrication is the act or process of converting to the metric system of measurement. The United Kingdom, through voluntary and mandated laws, has metricated...
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In the United Kingdom, gun ownership is considered a privilege, not a right, and access by the general public to firearms is subject to strict control...
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central place in British culture, and the United Kingdom has played a key role in both the development and global spread of many sports. In the early stages...
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Britain and the Kingdom of Ireland merged, creating first the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and later the United Kingdom of Great Britain...
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The government of the United Kingdom, officially His Majesty's Government, abbreviated to HM Government, is the central executive authority of the United...
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organised crime in the United Kingdom is concentrated around the cities of London, Manchester and Liverpool and regionally across the West Midlands region...
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throughout the United Kingdom, it is illegal to buy sex from a person under 18 where the perpetrator does not reasonably believe they are 18 or over. In England...
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punishment in the United Kingdom predates the formation of the UK, having been used in Britain and Ireland from ancient times until the second half of the 20th...
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Homelessness in the United Kingdom Gazumping Green belt (United Kingdom) Housing in the United Kingdom Great Recession Help to Buy List of entities involved in 2007–2008...
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