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Changing standards of living during the 1950’s.
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Changing Standards of Living During the 1950's At the start of the 1950's the effects of World War Two were still plaguing Britain. IN 1951 over half a million British people had their names down on waiting lists to emigrate to other countries. Changes were needed for the people of Britain. A change came when the new Conservative Government took over from labour following the General Election in 1951. Although restrictions such as the continuation of rationing, and tax increases occurred the Governments focus on exports proved successful and the British public faced happier times. The end of the War in Korea meant prices fell and taxes decreased as money was not needed to support the army. The led to people being able to buy more of things that had been export only. More problems came when prices rose and it became less easy for Britain to sell goods abroad. The taxes...
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