Episode 17: Brexit, Boris & the Ballot Box – Modern Britain’s Big Decisions - Life in the UK Test
From the Brexit referendum to the rise of Keir Starmer, this episode breaks down the whirlwind decade that reshaped the UK. Resignations, referendums, and a rotating cast of Prime Ministers.This episode is for educational purposes. All information is paraphrased, summarised, or publicly available. No copyrighted material from the official handbook is reproduced. This content is not affiliated with the UK government.
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Episode 16: A United Kingdom? Devolution, Coalitions & Change - Life in the UK Test
In this episode, we explore how the UK redefined itself in the 21st century. From devolved governments in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland to coalition politics and the Queen’s record reign, it’s a crash course in modern Britain.This episode is for educational purposes. All information is paraphrased, summarised, or publicly available. No copyrighted material from the official handbook is reproduced. This content is not affiliated with the UK government.
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Episode 15: Strikes, Thatcher & New Labour – Britain from the 1970s to 1990s - Life in the UK Test
Power cuts, protests, and the rise of the Iron Lady — this episode explores Britain’s dramatic shift through crisis and reform.From the Falklands War to the fall of Thatcher and the rise of Tony Blair, we unpack the events that reshaped modern Britain.This episode is for educational purposes. All information is paraphrased, summarised, or publicly available. No copyrighted material from the official handbook is reproduced. This content is not affiliated with the UK government.
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Episode 14: Rebuilding Britain – Immigration, the Commonwealth, and a New Identity - Life in the UK Test
From the arrival of the Windrush to the rise of multicultural Britain, this episode explores how post-war immigration helped rebuild the UK.We look at the Commonwealth, changing immigration laws, and the lasting legacy of those who made Britain their new home.This episode is for educational purposes. All information is paraphrased, summarised, or publicly available. No copyrighted material from the official handbook is reproduced. This content is not affiliated with the UK government.
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Episode 13: Britain in WWII and the Birth of the Welfare State - Life in the UK Test
From Churchill’s speeches to the bombs of the Blitz, this episode dives into how Britain fought through WWII and came out with free healthcare and big social changes.We cover the Battle of Britain, Beveridge’s vision, and how the NHS was born.This episode is for educational purposes. All information is paraphrased, summarised, or publicly available. No copyrighted material from the official handbook is reproduced. This content is not affiliated with the UK government.
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