2008 in the United Kingdom

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Events from the year 2008 in the United Kingdom.

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References

  1. "Coal mine closes with celebration". BBC News. 25 January 2008. Retrieved 13 September 2010.
  2. "Hain quits jobs 'to clear name'". BBC News. 24 January 2008. Archived from the original on 27 January 2008. Retrieved 26 January 2008.
  3. "MPs suspend Conway from Commons". BBC News. 31 January 2008. Archived from the original on 3 February 2008. Retrieved 4 February 2008.
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 McGuinness, Ross (16 March 2009). "Metro". p. 30.
  5. BBC NEWS | UK | Diana murdered, Al Fayed claims
  6. BBC NEWS | UK | Diana 'feared royal murder plot'
  7. "Wright guilty of Suffolk murders". BBC News. 21 February 2008. Archived from the original on 25 February 2008. Retrieved 5 April 2008.
  8. "Suffolk killer will die in prison". BBC News. 22 February 2008. Archived from the original on 7 April 2008. Retrieved 5 April 2008.
  9. "Man gets life for model's murder". BBC News. 22 February 2008. Archived from the original on 25 February 2008. Retrieved 5 April 2008.
  10. BBC NEWS | UK | MI6 'did not keep files on Diana'
  11. BBC NEWS | UK | Diana inquest not to call Philip
  12. "British Airways reveals what went wrong with Terminal 5". Computer Weekly. 14 May 2008. Archived from the original on 23 July 2009. Retrieved 17 May 2008.
  13. "No Survivors After Jet Slams into Homes". Retrieved 30 March 2008.
  14. BBC NEWS | UK | Duke 'did not order Diana death'
  15. "Cow-human cross embryo lives three days". Archived from the original on 2008-04-05.
  16. "Understanding the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007" (PDF). Ministry of Justice. Archived from the original on 25 October 2007. Retrieved 17 October 2007.
  17. BBC NEWS | UK | Princess Di 'unlawfully killed'
  18. "London Elects". Archived from the original on 11 January 2008. Retrieved 6 January 2008.
  19. "Manchester United retain title". ITV. Retrieved 13 March 2009.
  20. Halifax Town's expulsion from Football Conference set to be confirmed: Altrincham handed reprieve – Local – Halifax Courier
  21. "Joey Barton is jailed for assault". BBC News. 20 May 2008. Retrieved 18 March 2009.
  22. "Man Utd earn dramatic Euro glory". BBC News. 22 May 2008. Retrieved 1 January 2010.
  23. "Olympic stadium work starts early". BBC News. 22 May 2008. Retrieved 23 January 2011.
  24. Murray, Ewan (4 June 2008). "Gretna finally go to the wall". The Guardian (London). Retrieved 15 February 2011.
  25. "Halifax fail with demotion appeal". BBC News. 12 June 2008.
  26. "Poll tracker: Interactive guide to the opinion polls". BBC News. 29 September 2009. Archived from the original on 17 December 2009. Retrieved 19 December 2009.
  27. "UK recovery 'to take five years'". BBC News. 22 July 2009. Retrieved 5 February 2011.
  28. "London show: Vauxhall Insignia". Autocar. Retrieved 18 March 2009.
  29. "GB Olympians power to new heights". BBC Sport. 19 August 2008. Archived from the original on 19 August 2008. Retrieved 19 August 2008.
  30. "Unsolved murder was 'too long ago' for killer to be tried". Birmingham Post (Trinity Mirror). 19 August 2008. Retrieved 18 February 2012.
  31. Ipsos MORI | Trend | Voting Intention in Great Britain: 1976–present Archived 21 February 2011 at WebCite
  32. Martin, Nicole (8 June 2006). "St Hilda's to end 113-year ban on male students". The Daily Telegraph (London). Retrieved 13 September 2010.
  33. Britten, Nick (6 October 2008). "Plymouth goalkeeper Luke McCormick jailed for killing boys in drunken crash". The Daily Telegraph (London). Archived from the original on 4 March 2009. Retrieved 18 March 2009.
  34. "Timeline: Russell Brand prank calls". BBC News. 3 April 2009. Archived from the original on 14 February 2009. Retrieved 18 March 2009.
  35. "Recession fear as economy shrinks". BBC News. 24 October 2008. Retrieved 18 September 2010.
  36. "Employment and Support Allowance". Department for Work and Pensions. Retrieved 4 February 2011.
  37. Benson, Andrew (2 November 2008). "Last-gasp Hamilton takes F1 crown". BBC Sport. Archived from the original on 4 November 2008. Retrieved 12 November 2008.
  38. "Labour victorious in Glenrothes". BBC News (British Broadcasting Corporation). 6 November 2008. Archived from the original on 6 November 2008. Retrieved 6 November 2008.
  39. "Controversial 'Lapland New Forest' Christmas attraction closes". The Daily Telegraph (London). 4 December 2008. Retrieved 23 February 2011.
  40. Jenkins, Russell (16 December 2008). "Sean Mercer guilty of murdering Rhys Jones". The Times (London). Retrieved 18 March 2009.
  41. "Woolworths to close in January". BBC News. 17 December 2008. Archived from the original on 26 February 2009. Retrieved 18 March 2009.
  42. "Man admits Rachel Nickell killing". BBC News. 18 December 2008. Archived from the original on 16 February 2009. Retrieved 18 March 2009.
  43. "Furniture chain MFI closes down". BBC News. 19 December 2008. Archived from the original on 14 February 2009. Retrieved 18 March 2009.
  44. Woolworths Stores Begin To Close After Going Into Administration | Business | Sky News