Legislation
Prescott makes public his disapproval of Tony Blairs plans to give state schools the right to govern their finances and admission policies and to increase the number of city academies
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2005 in Great Britain — Page 5
Explore 206 historical events and records for Great Britain in 2005.
Historical records for Great Britain in 2005
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Live 8
Waters and Pink Floyd reunite for a performance at the Live 8 concert, they play a six-song, 23-minute set, including "Speak to Me/Breathe"/"Breathe (Reprise)", "Money", "Wish You Were Here", and "Comfortably Numb"
Liverpool Contract Renewal After European Title
Gerrard signs a new Liverpool contract following a summer of speculation after the club's dramatic European Cup success.
Love Like A Bomb
The release of Oasis sixth studio album "Dont Believe the Truth" which features a further three of Liams songs, "The Meaning of Soul", "Love Like A Bomb" and "Guess God Thinks Im Abel"
MBE
Appointed a Member of Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to cycling
Mental Capacity Act
Mental Capacity Act 2005 creates a legal framework for decision making by people lacking capacity
Nanny McPhee
Stars in Nanny McPhee
Never Let Me Go
Publication of "Never Let Me Go"
Newcastle Premier League Brace
Rooney scores twice during a dramatic Premier League victory at Newcastle United, illustrating his growing attacking partnership with United's forwards.
NHS Connecting for Health
NHS Connecting for Health takes forward national digital infrastructure, including electronic referrals, prescribing, imaging systems and components of the NHS Care Records Service.
Nobel Prize
Receives the Nobel Prize in Literature for plays that uncover the precipice beneath everyday speech and expose oppression.
Norwich Premier League Goals
Leon McKenzie represented Norwich City in the 2004-05 Premier League season, bringing strength and finishing to the club's attempts to remain in the division.
OBE
Page is awarded the OBE for services to Brazilian charity work.
Pardew Takes West Ham Back to Premier League
Alan Pardew manages West Ham United to promotion through the Championship play-offs, completing the campaign with victory over Preston North End in Cardiff.
Pink Floyd
Waters and Pink Floyd reunite for a performance at the Live 8 concert, they play a six-song, 23-minute set, including "Speak to Me/Breathe"/"Breathe (Reprise)", "Money", "Wish You Were Here", and "Comfortably Numb"
Player of the Year
FA Player of the Year
Practice-Based Commissioning
Practice-based commissioning gives GP practices indicative budgets and a role in redesigning local services, seeking to influence referrals and improve use of resources.
Premier League Championship
Wayne Bridge wins the 2004/05 Premier League championship with Chelsea and provides depth at left-back while competing for playing time in Mourinho’s title-winning squad.
Premier League Championship
Frank Lampard wins the 2004/05 Premier League championship with Chelsea and supplies 13 league goals and drives Chelsea forward from central midfield.
Premier League Championship
John Terry wins the 2004/05 Premier League championship with Chelsea and leads a defence that concedes only 15 league goals across the entire season.
Premier League Goalscoring Debut Season
Bent joins Charlton Athletic from Ipswich Town and immediately becomes a leading attacking option in the Premier League.
Premier League Striker Signing
Dean Ashton joined Norwich City from Crewe Alexandra in January 2005 and added a potent goalscoring presence during the club's relegation fight.
Preserved Steamship Gains Glass Sea
A major conservation project at Brunel's former building dock incorporated a protective glass waterline around the vessel.
Prevention of Terrorism Act
Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 creates control orders for terrorism suspects
Pride & Prejudice
Stars in Pride & Prejudice
Public Service Investment Commitment
Brown defends continued investment in health, education and local services.
Real Madrid Midfield Role Under Luxemburgo
Beckham worked under manager Vanderlei Luxemburgo during a period of tactical experimentation at Real Madrid. His long passing remained a feature even as the team's formation and personnel changed.
Reform of Royal Succession
Prescott makes public his disapproval of Tony Blairs plans to give state schools the right to govern their finances and admission policies and to increase the number of city academies
Rolling Stones, The
Rolling Stones release the album, "A Bigger Bang"
Selected Letters New Edition
A new selection of Strachey's letters illuminated the Bloomsbury literary network.
Sent Off Against Austria in Qualifying
Beckham was dismissed after receiving two yellow cards in England's World Cup qualifier against Austria at Old Trafford. England nevertheless won the match and subsequently completed qualification for the 2006 finals.
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Appears in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Teddy Sheringham Hammer of the Year
Teddy Sheringham is voted Hammer of the Year after bringing goals and experience to a West Ham team that achieves promotion via the play-offs.
The Constant Gardener
Plays diplomat Justin Quayle in the political thriller The Constant Gardener.
The Meaning of Soul
The release of Oasis sixth studio album "Dont Believe the Truth" which features a further three of Liams songs, "The Meaning of Soul", "Love Like A Bomb" and "Guess God Thinks Im Abel"
Third-Term Economic Programme
Brown promotes stability, investment and employment as Labour's central economic commitments.
Time 100 Recognition
Time includes Brown in its annual list of influential international figures.
Transfer to Liverpool
After a spell with Southampton, Peter Crouch signs for Liverpool. The tall England striker arrived at Liverpool after Southampton's relegation and offered a different aerial option.
Trident Renewal
John Reid oversees early ministerial consideration of options for replacing the Vanguard submarines
Tripping
Releases Tripping, the lead single from Intensive Care.
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