Death of Anthony Charles Lynton Blair
The enquiry by judge Lord Hutton into Kellys death exonerates Blairs Government of deliberately distorting intelligence to justify war
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2004 in Great Britain
Explore 123 historical events and records for Great Britain in 2004.
Historical records for Great Britain in 2004
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January
Hutton Report
The enquiry by judge Lord Hutton into Kellys death exonerates Blairs Government of deliberately distorting intelligence to justify war
Inquest
A royal coroner opens an inquest into the deaths of Diana & Dodi Fayed
March
Constitutional Reform Bill Committee
Joins the House of Lords committee examining the Constitutional Reform Bill and proposed changes to major constitutional institutions.
Death of Peter Ustinov
Death of Peter Ustinov
Then and Now
Release the compilation Then and Now.
April
First NHS Foundation Trusts
The first NHS foundation trusts are authorised, giving selected hospitals greater financial and managerial autonomy while retaining them within the publicly funded NHS.
Quality and Outcomes Framework
The new GP contract introduces the Quality and Outcomes Framework, linking part of practice income to measured achievement in clinical care and service organisation.
Death of George Hardwick
Death of George Hardwick
May
EU Enlargement
Allows workers from new EU member states immediate labour market access.
Governor Appointed
Deborah Barnes Jones becomes Governor of Montserrat
Child Trust Funds Act
Legislation establishes long-term savings accounts for eligible children.
Student demonstrators attempt to storm the British Embassy
Student demonstrators attempt to storm the British Embassy
June
Manager
Appointed manager of Leeds United
European Election
Wins a European Parliament seat as UKIP expands its national profile.
Longest-Serving Modern Chancellor
Brown becomes Britain's longest continuously serving Chancellor in modern times.
Modern Chancellorship Record
Brown surpasses the continuous tenure of other modern Chancellors.
Constitutional Reform Committee Service Ends
Completes his service on the House of Lords committee scrutinising the Constitutional Reform Bill.
NHS Improvement Plan
The NHS Improvement Plan develops the reform programme and establishes the ambition that elective patients should receive treatment within eighteen weeks of referral.
August
Real Good Looking Boy
Release Real Good Looking Boy as new material.
Manager
Dismissed by Freddy Shepherd, after a poor start to the Premier League season and alleged discontent in the dressing room
Doping
British Cycling suspends Millar for two years
September
Death of Brian Clough
Death of Brian Clough
Election
Blair says would serve third term as Prime Minister if Labour win another general election, but that he would not fight a fourth general election as Labour leader
Resignation of Anthony Charles Lynton Blair
Blair says would serve third term as Prime Minister if Labour win another general election, but that he would not fight a fourth general election as Labour leader
October
Health of Anthony Charles Lynton Blair
Blair in hospital to correct heart palpitations
Greatest Hits
Releases Greatest Hits, summarising the first phase of his solo career.
Death of Bill Nicholson
Death of Bill Nicholson
November
Scottish Football Hall of Fame Induction
Shankly was named among the inaugural Scottish Football Hall of Fame inductees, recognising both his Scottish international playing career and managerial legacy.
Manager
Appointed Manager of West Bromwich Albion
House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee
Begins a term on the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee and contributes to parliamentary examination of economic and financial policy.
Final Public Appearance
Makes a final public appearance at a St Pauls Cathedral event connected with Churchill.
Choosing Health White Paper
Choosing Health sets a public-health programme focused on smoking, obesity, sexual health, healthier choices and reducing preventable disease.
Policy Coordination
Promoted to the shadow cabinet as head of policy coordination.
December
Death of Anthony Meyer
Death of Anthony Meyer
OBE
Wiggins is awarded an OBE for services to sport
Agenda for Change Implementation
Agenda for Change begins national implementation, replacing numerous NHS pay systems with common pay bands, job evaluation and harmonised conditions for most staff.
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10CC
Gouldman begins touring with several peripheral band members, billing themselves as "10cc featuring Graham Gouldman and Friends"
BAFTA
Honoured with a Bafta tribute award and celebration evening for his contribution to comedy
Barton Becomes City First-Team Regular
Joey Barton consolidates his place in Manchester City's central midfield under Kevin Keegan, showing energy and ball-winning skills during Premier League fixtures.
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