14 January – Conservative Party whip Gareth Johnson resigns, saying he cannot support the government in the forthcoming vote on Theresa May's Brexit withdrawal agreement.9 January – MPs back Dominic Grieve's amendment to the EU withdrawal agreement, by 308 to 297 votes, compelling the government to return to Parliament within three days if the deal is voted down the following week.8 January – MPs back an amendment to the Finance Bill, by 303 to 296 votes, to limit the Treasury's powers in a no-deal Brexit scenario. ![]() As a result of Barnett consequentials, a proportionate share of extra funding will be transferred to the Scottish Parliament, Welsh Assembly and Northern Ireland Executive. 7 January – A 10-year plan for NHS England is unveiled.4 January – The engineering arm of collapsed Monarch Airlines falls into administration, with the loss of 450 jobs.3 January – The bakery chain Greggs launches a meat free version of its sausage rolls.Meanwhile, ScotRail announces average rail fare increases of 2.8%. 2 January – Rail fares in England and Wales rise by an average of 3.1%.1 January – Regulator Ofgem introduces a new energy price cap for households in England, Scotland and Wales. ![]() ![]()
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