Endless Wire Album
Release Endless Wire, their first album since 1982.
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2006 in Great Britain — Page 2
Explore 124 historical events and records for Great Britain in 2006.
Historical records for Great Britain in 2006
Sorted by month and day. Records with no month are shown last. Showing 40 of 124 unique records.
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11Places on this page
October
Stern Review
Brown presents the Stern Review's economic case for early action on climate change.
November
Love
Works with Giles Martin on Love, remixing Beatles recordings for the Cirque du Soleil project.
Privileges and Conduct Committee
Joins the House of Lords Committee for Privileges and Conduct, participating in consideration of parliamentary privilege and standards matters.
Solo Album Jarvis
Releases his debut solo album Jarvis, which reaches number 37 on the UK albums chart.
December
Pre-Budget Report
Brown delivers his final Pre-Budget Report as Chancellor.
Death of Dianna
Lord Stevens report, Operation Paget, was published and dismisses all allegations of conspiracy as without foundation
Operation Paget
Lord Stevens report, Operation Paget, was published and dismisses all allegations of conspiracy as without foundation
Scandal
The 1st serving Prime Minister to be questioned by police over the cash-for-peerages scandal
Trident Renewal
Blair argues that Britain should begin work on replacing the Vanguard submarine force that carries Trident
Trident Renewal
The Government publishes its White Paper on the future of the United Kingdom's nuclear deterrent
Other events (month unknown)
2006 Women's FA Cup Final Goal
Scores as Arsenal defeat Leeds United 5-0 in the Women's FA Cup final.
Amazing Grace
Plays William Pitt the Younger in Amazing Grace
Black Sabbath
The early/mid 1980s line-up featuring Iommi, Butler, Dio, and Appice reform under the title, Heaven & Hell
Black Sabbath
The early/mid 1980s line-up featuring Iommi, Butler, Dio, and Appice reform under the title, Heaven & Hell
Brentford Striker Premier League Move
Campbell's prolific form for Brentford earned him a move to Birmingham City and highlighted his emergence from non-league football.
Brondby Defender Liverpool Arrival
Daniel Agger signed from Brøndby in January 2006 and gave Liverpool a technically confident left-footed centre-back.
Budget
James Gordon Brown presents the 2006 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Budget Policy
The 2006 Budget under James Gordon Brown sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Built to Last Programme
Backs the Built to Last statement of Conservative aims and values during party modernisation.
Champions League Group Winner Against Bordeaux
Gerrard plays a leading role in European competition as Liverpool continue to challenge established continental opponents.
Championship Play-Off Final Attack
Leads the line for Leeds United in the Championship play-off final, but Watford wins the match and takes the promotion place.
Charlton Managerial Appointment
Dowie takes charge of Charlton Athletic following Alan Curbishley's departure but leaves after a short spell in the Premier League.
Chelsea Retain Premier League Title
Lampard drives Chelsea's midfield as the club retains the Premier League championship, sustaining the consistency established under José Mourinho.
Companies Act
Companies Act 2006 modernises and consolidates company law
Conservative Policy Reviews
Uses policy review groups to develop new Conservative positions before the next general election.
Doping
Millar was investigated in Nanterre in 2006 with nine other defendants, mostly from Cofidis, the court decided it was not clear he had taken drugs in France and that charges could not be pursued
Efficient LED Bridge Illumination Completed
A modern LED lighting installation is completed on the Clifton Suspension Bridge in 2005 and 2006, reducing energy demand and avoiding excessive light pollution.
Emmy Award
Winner an Emmy for Elizabeth I
Employment and Growth Record
Brown highlights lower unemployment and sustained economic growth since Labour entered office.
Endless Wire
The Who release Endless Wire, their first studio album in twenty-four years.
England Assist Against Trinidad and Tobago
Beckham crossed for Peter Crouch to break the deadlock late in England's World Cup group match against Trinidad and Tobago. The goal helped transform a difficult contest into a 2–0 win.
England Winner Against Paraguay
Beckham delivered the free kick that led to an own goal in England's opening World Cup victory over Paraguay. His dangerous set-piece delivery gave England an early advantage in Frankfurt.
England World Cup Penalty Miss Against Portugal
Lampard has a penalty saved during England's shootout defeat to Portugal at the World Cup, ending a frustrating tournament for the midfielder.
England World Cup Quarter-Final Exit
Beckham started England's World Cup quarter-final against Portugal in Gelsenkirchen but had to leave the field injured. England lost on penalties after a goalless draw, ending another campaign at the last-eight stage.
Equality Act
Equality Act 2006 creates the Commission for Equality and Human Rights and extends equality law
FA Cup Final Opening Comeback Goal
Gerrard scores Liverpool's second goal against West Ham as the team recovers from falling two goals behind in the FA Cup final.
Freddie Mercury Lifetime Achievement Award
The Who receive the Freddie Mercury Lifetime Achievement Award in live music.
Freddie Mercury Lifetime Achievement Award
The Who receive the Freddie Mercury Lifetime Achievement Award in live music.
Governor
Appointed Governor of the Falkland Islands
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