The Battle of Grand Gulf was fought on April 29, 1863, during th: The 2008 global financial crisis severely affected the UK economy.[120] The Cameron–Clegg coalition government of 2010 introduced austerity measures intended to tackle the substantial public deficits.[121] Studies have suggested that policy led to significant social disruption and suffering.[122][123] A referendum on Scottish independence in 2014 resulted in the Scottish electorate voting by 55.3 to 44.7% to remain part of the United Kingdom.[124]