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| # | Year | Year Summary | Last Update | |
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| 241 | 2018 | The Monarch is Elizabeth II and UK Prime Minister is Theresa May (Conservative). Brexit, anti-Brexit and no-deal dominates politics and the entire UK. #MeToo Movement gathers momentum. Warnings About Climate Change Mount. USA President Donald Trump Triggers a Trade War with China and others, and historically meets North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. American actress Meghan Markle marries Prince Harry. Facebook has major scandal with privacy. The UK's largest toy retailer, Toys "R" Us, goes bust. France beat Croatia 4–2 to win the World Cup. Israel win the Eurovision Song Contest. | 03-Feb-2021 12:21 | |
| 242 | 2019 | The Monarch is Elizabeth II. UK Prime Minister is Theresa May (Conservative), but she resigns in June and Boris Johnson becomes leader, soon with no majority in the Commons. Brexit still dominates and to break the stalemate a General Election is called in December with a spectacular result for the Conservatives; Boris has a majority of 80. SNP dominate Scotland. US President is Donald Trump. England win an amazing Cricket World Cup and the Ashes; Ben Stokes is hero. The World worries about climate change. | 19-Sep-2020 14:32 | |
| 243 | 2020 | The Monarch is Queen Elizabeth II. Prime Minster is Boris Johnson. US President is Donald Trump. The UK finally leave the EU on 31 January at 11pm. The Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic devastates the World and the UK is in lock-down. It's a terrible year for most people with illnesses, deaths, job losses, school closures and a general loss of normality of life. But many Shares still perform well and gold, silver and bitcoin see massive gains. | 03-Feb-2021 12:21 | |
| 244 | 2021 | The Monarch is Queen Elizabeth II. Prime Minster is Boris Johnson. New (20 January) US President is Joe Biden (D-Delaware) and vice-president is Kamala Harris. The Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic still dominates World news and face masks are the norm. People and Businesses struggle after a long lockdown. | 03-Feb-2021 12:21 | |
| 245 | 2022 | <strong>In UK</strong>: Queen Elizabeth II died on 8 September 2022 and was succeeded by her eldest son as King Charles III. Queen Elizabeth's funeral is watched by billions around the World.<br />Prime Minster is Boris Johnson but resigns and a new Conservative leadership battle sees Liz Truss as the new Prime Minister. Truss's economic strategy causes chaos in the markets and the Pound to crash; she resigns just 50 days into her leadership. On 25 October Rishi Sunak becomes the youngest Prime Minister for over 200 years (aged 42).<br /><strong>In USA</strong>: US President is Joe Biden (D-Delaware) and vice-president is Kamala Harris.<br /><strong>World</strong>: Russia invades Ukraine, causing global tensions. Coronavirus is still a concern but looks to be in decline. Following these events the World moves towards a global recession. | 25-Oct-2022 19:00 | |
| 246 | 2023 | The Russian invasion of Ukraine continues. Israel-Hamas War breaks out. Inflation is a problem in most countries caused by the pandemic and Ukraine war. Energy prices soar. The World experiences record temperatures.<strong><br />In UK</strong>: The Monarch is King Charles III, who has his Coronation on Saturday 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey. Prime Minster is Rishi Sunak (Conservative).<br /><strong>In USA</strong>: President is Joe Biden (D-Delaware) and vice-president is Kamala Harris. | 13-Dec-2023 10:23 | |
| 247 | 2024 | Conflicts still dominate the news with the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Gaza conflict. The Summer Olympics are held in Paris, France. AI (Artificial Intelligence) is on the rise.<br /><strong>In UK</strong>: The Monarch is King Charles III. Prime Minster is Rishi Sunak (Conservative) but after a July General Election it is Keir Starmer (Labour). Kemi Badenoch becomes leader of the Conservatives. <br /><strong>In USA</strong>: President is Joe Biden (D-Delaware) and vice-president is Kamala Harris. In the presidential election, Donald Trump (R) comfortably beats Kamala Harris. | 13-Dec-2024 08:29 | |
| 248 | 2025 | Wars still dominate the news with Russian-Ukraine and Israel-Gaza. The Space Race hots up with more private companies competing and investigating travel to the Moon and Mars. AI (Artificial Intelligence) attracts huge amounts of money.<br /><strong>In UK</strong>: The Monarch is King Charles III. Prime Minster is Sir Kier Starmer.<br /><strong>In USA</strong>: Donald Trump (R-Florida) takes over from Joe Biden on 20th January as President for the second time. Vice-president is JD Vance (R-Ohio). President Trump immediately makes big changes. | 13-Feb-2025 10:38 | |
| 249 | 2026 | (not set) | 08-Sep-2025 15:35 |