Whitaker's concise almanack 2005 - Lauren Simpson

Whitaker's Concise Almanack 2005is a unique, handy reference guide to the UK. A softback, shorter version of its big sister, Whitaker's Almanack, the Concise edition is packed with thousands of UK-centric facts, figures and statistics on a wide range of subjects. It is an easy to use, one-stop reference source to be used at home, in the office or in the classroom. Whether a reader needs to answer a crossword clue, lobby an MP or help a child with their homework, Whitaker's Concise Almanack tells you everything you need to know about the UK - its people, places and a lot more besides. Using the Almanack you could find out: an MP's salary; the price of an NHS prescription - or even on what day November 30th falls in 2025! Areas of coverage include: the local, regional and central government of the UK; a summary of the year's news; obituaries; education; religion; courts and law offices; health and social welfare; royalty and peerage; environment, conservation and heritage - quite simply, the UK in one volume!

'A source of delight as well as a goldmine of information' - Jonathan Dimbleby
'Indispensable to all journalists' - Trevor McDonald