Resignation of Charles Peter Kennedy
Announces his resignation with immediate effect
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2006 in Great Britain
Explore 124 historical events and records for Great Britain in 2006.
Historical records for Great Britain in 2006
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January
Manager
Steve Staunton is appointed manager of the Republic of Ireland national team, with Robson named in a support role as International Football Consultant
Manager
Steve Staunton is appointed manager of the Republic of Ireland national team, with Robson named in a support role as International Football Consultant
Our Health Our Care Our Say
The government publishes a community-care White Paper promoting more treatment outside hospitals, stronger primary care, prevention and support for people with long-term conditions.
Will
Heath leaves ล5 million in his will, most of it bequeathed to a charitable foundation to conserve his 18th century home, Arundells, next to Salisbury Cathedral
February
Dunfermline and West Fife By-Election
Labour loses the Dunfermline and West Fife by-election after a campaign involving Brown.
Dunfermline By-Election Campaign
Brown campaigns in a Scottish by-election that Labour loses to the Liberal Democrats.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Sex Pistols are officially inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but they refused to attend the induction, calling the museum a "piss stain"
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Sex Pistols are officially inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but they refused to attend the induction, calling the museum a "piss stain"
League Cup Victory Over Wigan
Manchester United beat Wigan Athletic 4-0 in the League Cup final, earning Ferguson another domestic trophy while a younger squad develops.
March
Privy Council
Sworn of the Privy Council.
Scandal
Scotland Yard launches a probe into allegations political parties awarded state honors in return for loans
April
Footballer of the Year
Becomes the first Liverpool player since John Barnes to be voted PFA Player of the Year.
May
Department of Health Appointment
Burnham becomes Minister of State responsible for NHS delivery and quality.
ODPM
In a Cabinet reshuffle Prescotts departmental responsibilities are transferred to Ruth Kelly, as Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, following revelations about his private life and a poor performance by Labour in UK
Crouch FA Cup Final Header Disallowed
Crouch has a headed goal ruled out for offside as Liverpool fight back against West Ham in a dramatic FA Cup final.
FA Cup Final Two-Goal Performance
Scores twice, including a late long-range equaliser, as Liverpool beat West Ham on penalties.
Gerrard Last-Minute Cardiff Equaliser
Gerrard strikes from long range in stoppage time against West Ham to force extra time in Benรญtez's FA Cup final.
Champions League Final Opening Goal
Heads Arsenal into the lead against Barcelona in the Champions League final.
Belfast City Airport
Belfast City Airport is renamed George Best Belfast City Airport as a tribute to Best, the official new name and signage is unveiled to a gathering of the Best family and friends at the airport on 22 May 2006 which would have been his 60th birth
A-List Candidates
Promotes priority candidate lists to broaden Conservative parliamentary representation.
Dismissal
Charles Clarke is sacked over Home Office scandal of foreign prisoners granted early release from prison
Dismissal
Charles Clarke is sacked over Home Office scandal of foreign prisoners granted early release from prison
June
Large Hadron Collider Start-Up Planning
Reports plans for initial Large Hadron Collider collisions as accelerator and detector installation approaches its final commissioning phase.
July
Death of Frederick Sewards Trueman
Death of Frederick Sewards Trueman
Death of Roger Keith Syd Barrett
Death of Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett
Honorary President
Robson is named as honorary president of Ipswich Town Football Club
Wire and Glass
Release Wire and Glass before Endless Wire.
Bombing of Lebanon
Blair supports the Israeli bombing of Lebanon
September
Brexit
Becomes leader of UKIP for the first time.
Manager
Appointed manager of Leeds United
Blair's Final Conference Announcement
Tony Blair confirms that the Labour conference will be his last as party leader.
Resignation of Anthony Charles Lynton Blair
Blair signals that he will retire within 1 year
TVs Greatest Stars
Voted by the general public as number 1 in ITVs poll of TVs Greatest Stars
October
Strategic Health Authority and PCT Reorganisation
The NHS reduces the number of strategic health authorities and primary care trusts, creating larger commissioning organisations and seeking lower administrative costs.
Still the Same
Releases Still the Same, interpreting classic rock songs from earlier decades.
One Hundred Champions League Appearances
Becomes the first English player to reach one hundred Champions League appearances.
Rudebox
Releases Rudebox, moving into dance, electronic and hip hop-influenced pop.
Manager
Appointed manager of Leeds United
Manager
Appointed manager of Leeds United
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