Summary UK Economy 1974–1979 Timeline | IMF Crisis, Inflation & Winter of Discontent | A-Level History Revision
This document provides a clear timeline of major economic events in the United Kingdom between 1974 and 1979. It covers key developments including inflation, the IMF bailout, wage controls, trade union activity, and the Winter of Discontent. The timeline highlights the economic challenges faced by the Labour governments of Harold Wilson and James Callaghan and the political and economic context leading to the election of Margaret Thatcher in 1979. This resource is useful for GCSE, A-Level, and undergraduate students studying modern British economic history.
Document information
- Study Level
- A/AS Level
- Subject
- History
- Summarized whole book?
- No
- Which chapters are summarized?
- Uk economy 1974-1979
- Uploaded on
- March 7, 2026
- Number of pages
- 1
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- 2024/2025
- Type
- Summary