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Senior British officials say that Russian President Vladimir Putin has now decided to invade Ukraine following "changes in the last 24 hours".
2022-02-17

Insulate Britain holds a sit-in protest in three major routes into London, including the Blackwall Tunnel. The group have stated that they will continue protesting until the government has concrete plans to retrofit around 29 million buildings which the group claims have insufficient insulation.
2021-10-4

The British government reverses its decision to use vaccine passports for nightclubs, cinemas, and large events in England.
2021-09-12

Voters in the United Kingdom go to the polls for a general election with the Conservative Party winning a narrow majority in the House of Commons after the election.
2015-05-7

The UK government publishes a draft royal charter aimed at underpinning self-regulation of the British press following an agreement on the issue by the country's three main political parties. However, the proposals are greeted with concerns about press freedom by the industry.
2013-10-11

The UK government threatens Spain with legal action over the imposition of additional border checks in Gibraltar.
2013-08-12

Former UK government Minister Chris Huhne pleads guilty to perverting the course of justice over claims he caused his ex-wife to accept speeding points he had incurred. He also announces his intention to resign his House of Commons seat.
2013-02-4

The UK government is defeated in the House of Commons over its negotiating position on the EU budget, with MPs calling for a cut in spending.
2012-10-31

The Scottish Government announces that it plans to hold the referendum on Scottish independence in the autumn of 2014, but Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore tells the House of Commons that the power to hold a referendum is "reserved" to Westminster.
2012-01-10

The United Kingdom Boundaries Commission publishes proposals to redraw constituency boundaries in England and Northern Ireland to reduce the number of MPs in the House of Commons from 650 to 600 at the next general election. Proposals for Scotland and Wales will be announced later.
2011-09-13