The economic history of the United Kingdom deals with the economic history of England and Great Britain from 1500 to the early 21st century. (For earlier periods see Economy of England in the Middle Ages and Economic history of Scotland).[1] After becoming one of the most prosperous economic regions in Europe between 1600 and 1700,[2] Britain led the industrial revolution and dominated the European and world economy during the 19th century. It was the major innovator in machinery such as steam engines (for pumps, factories, railway locomotives and steamships), textile equipment, and tool-making. It invented the railway system and built much of the equipment used by other nations. As well it was a leader in international and domestic banking, entrepreneurship, and trade. It built a global British Empire. After 1840, it abandoned mercantilism and practised "free trade," with no tariffs or quotas or restrictions. The powerful Royal Navy protected its global holdings, while its legal … [Read more...] about Economic history of the United Kingdom
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Pininfarina unveils more details of the 250mph rocket ship set to be the world’s fastest car
Pininfarina unveils more details of the 250mph rocket ship set to be the world’s fastest car BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Brilliant design company Pininfarina has unveiled new images and sketches of a 250+mph all-electric hypercar that’s poised to be the world’s fastest street-legal production car. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/cars/pininfarina-unveils-more-details-of-the-250mph-rocket-ship-set-to-be-the-worlds-fastest-car-37225592.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article37225576.ece/7ff6f/AUTOCROP/h342/1585292_Automobili%20Pininfarina%20PF0%20Concept%20Sketch.jpg Email Brilliant design company Pininfarina has unveiled new images and sketches of a 250+mph all-electric hypercar that’s poised to be the world’s fastest street-legal production car. Known as the Automobili Pininfarina PF0 concept, the model is said to be capable of doing 0-60 mph in less than two seconds. If this is achieved in an actual street-legal production car, it … [Read more...] about Pininfarina unveils more details of the 250mph rocket ship set to be the world’s fastest car
Turbocharged 174mph Audi driven by Prince Harry to pick up Meghan Markle put up for sale for £72,000
AN AUDI driven by Prince Harry to pick up Meghan Markle from the airport has been put up for sale for £71,900. The royal also used the 174mph RS6 Avant to drive his future wife to Pippa Middleton's wedding last year. Now up for grabs on Auto Trader, the car was used to ferry Meghan back from Heathrow Airport when she flew in from Toronto. To avoid being photographed, Harry would have a police escort on to the tarmac at Terminal 2 and would whisk Meghan off in the 2017-model Audi. Given its royal connection, it's no surprise the motor is kitted out with a range of luxury features. The 'Daytona Grey' model has a panoramic sunroof, cruise control, heated seats, night vision assist, heads up display, a Bose sound system and seven-inch infotainment screen. Under the bonnet, it's powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine which delivers a whopping 552bhp. And it was ordered with the "Dynamic Pack", which removes the car's speed restriction, bumping it up from the … [Read more...] about Turbocharged 174mph Audi driven by Prince Harry to pick up Meghan Markle put up for sale for £72,000
Chief Minister budget speech
Introduction 1. Mr Speaker, this is my fifteenth budget address as a Member of this Parliament. 2. It is my seventh budget address as Chief Minister. 3. And in delivering it, Mr Speaker, I am already facing my fourth leader of the Opposition! 4. Mr Speaker, as part of my address on this second reading of the Appropriation Bill, I have the honour to present the estimates of Government’s revenue and expenditure for the year ending 31st March 2019. 5. I also have the honour to present the out-turn for Government’s revenue and expenditure for the year ended 31st March 2018, which was the sixth full financial year of a Socialist Liberal Government since we took office in December 2011. 6. Mr Speaker, this address comes twenty four months after the decision of the British people in referendum to leave the European Union. 7. In that respect, Mr Speaker, and given that it is now increasingly likely that the United Kingdom will leave the European Union on the 29th of … [Read more...] about Chief Minister budget speech