About 1940s
The 1940s was a decade that began on January 1, 1940, and ended on December 31, 1949. Most of World War II took place in the first half of the decade, which had a profound effect on most countries and people in Europe, Asia, and elsewhere.
Wes Streeting: I won't pretend NHS is envy of world
... In recent years, the NHS - which was founded under a Labour government in the 1940S - has faced significant financial and workforce challenges, made worse by the Covid-19 pandemic...
Climate change: Dimming Earth, mustard shortages and other odd side-effects
... In Wytham Wood this April - the UK s most scientifically studied woodland - great tit hatchlings emerged from their eggs up to three weeks earlier than they would have done in the 1940S...
PM under pressure to cut taxes after confidence vote
... He is said to have hinted at reductions to the tax burden - currently at is highest level since the 1940S - when he met them ahead of Monday s vote, but the BBC s Iain Watson has been told no specific measures were discussed at Tuesday s cabinet meeting...
The Sheffield couple harking back to wartime Britain
...A Sheffield couple love the 1940S so much, they ve dedicated their home to the decade...
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