Life in the UK Test Dates to Remember Cheat Sheet
The authoritative life in the uk test numbers and percentages list and battle names and years table. Master all high-frequency historical milestones, monarch reigns, and civic quotas with our interactive multi-choice flashcard simulator.
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Battle of Hastings & Norman Conquest
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Battle of Hastings
William, Duke of Normandy, defeats King Harold Godwinson. Crowned at Westminster Abbey on Christmas Day 1066, establishing Norman rule and ending Anglo-Saxon governance.
Official Numbers and Percentages Reference List
Every demographic statistic, parliamentary seat count, and civic requirement in the official guide.
650 MPs
Total Members of Parliament elected to the House of Commons, each representing one constituency.
- 129 MSPs: Members of the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood.
- 60 MSs: Members of the Senedd (Welsh Parliament) in Cardiff.
- 90 MLAs: Members of the Northern Ireland Assembly at Stormont.
- Maximum 5 Years: Time limit between UK General Elections.
12 vs. 15 Jurors
Juries consist of 12 citizens in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, but 15 citizens in Scotland.
- Ages 18 to 75: Compulsory age range for jury service.
- 3 Verdicts: In Scotland (Guilty, Not Guilty, and Not Proven).
- Small Claims: Up to £10,000 in England/Wales (£5,000 in Scotland).
- Emergency Numbers: 999/112 (Emergencies), 111 (Medical), 101 (Police non-emergency).
~67 Million
Approximate UK population. England makes up roughly 84% of the total population.
- England: ~56 million (~84% of total UK population).
- Scotland: ~5.4 million (~8% of total UK population).
- Wales: ~3.1 million (~5% of total UK population).
- Northern Ireland: ~1.9 million (~3% of total UK population).
Voting Ages: 16 vs. 18
Voting age is 16 for Scottish and Welsh parliament elections, but 18 for UK General Elections.
- Age 18: Legal adult age, purchase alcohol/tobacco, vote in General Elections.
- Age 16: Minimum age to marry (with consent in England/Wales), join armed forces.
- 75% Pass Mark: Required score on the Life in the UK Test (18 out of 24 correct).
- 45 Minutes: Time allotted for the official 24-question test session.