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A very British mess	Metric signs ahead

Quick reference

• 5 key reasons why Britain should complete its conversion to the metric system
• 5 common objections to UK adopting metric units
• Compare how Britain began but failed to complete metric conversion while Australia has had a completely successful transition.
• Compare the positive way decimalisation of our currency was handled in contrast with metrication.
• The timeline behind Britain adopting the metric system
• Read extracts from key reports regarding Britain's adoption of the metric system.