Tag Archives: progress

A statement from UKIP

Posted on 2013-05-06 by ronniec

UKIP’s recent electoral successes have resulted, quite rightly, in increased scrutiny of its policies. Here, we take a look at a recent statement by the Party’s Trade spokesman on the subject of measurement units.

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Daylight saving, opting out, and a nudge from The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Posted on 2011-02-25 by derekp

Looking for a lead out of the UK’s measurement muddle? The last government showed no desire to become involved, and now the present government appears to be following in its footsteps. Metric Views recently came across a comment elsewhere which … Continue reading →

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Prospects for metrication progress under the new government

Posted on 2010-05-13 by Erithacus

The makeup of the new coalition government and its policy programme are now broadly clear.  How will it affect the prospects for progress on completing metrication?

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Metrication progress in Malaysia

Posted on 2010-01-08 by derekp

Metric use in Malaysia in 2010 may give a foretaste of the situation in the UK in 2020 …or 2030 …or 2040. Our correspondent reports on a recent visit.

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