BBC9 年
The Suez Crisis and the Hungarian Revolution - Cold War Britain in 1956
At the same time the UK was losing its global influence as Egypt reclaimed the Suez Canal from British control. Prime Minister Eden tried to take it back but the USA refused to back the military ...
BBC5 年
Eurovision 1956
The first ever Eurovision was in 1956 in Lugano, Switzerland; but the UK didn't compete. Seven countries performed in the contest singing two songs each with a live orchestra. It had a different ...
BBC2 年
People face biggest drop in living standards since 1956
The UK is facing its biggest drop in living standards ... That would be their largest fall in a financial year since records began in 1956. In the Spring Statement, Rishi Sunak said a 5p a litre ...