Treasury Tenure
Brown leaves the Treasury after more than ten years as Chancellor.
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2007 in Great Britain — Page 2
Explore 137 historical events and records for Great Britain in 2007.
Historical records for Great Britain in 2007
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June
Entry into Cabinet
Burnham enters Cabinet while serving as Chief Secretary to the Treasury.
First Cabinet Formation
Brown appoints a Cabinet combining experienced ministers with several new members.
Treasury Appointment
Burnham becomes Chief Secretary to the Treasury under Gordon Brown.
Manifesto for Change
Brown sets out proposals on standards, accountability and constitutional change.
Meltdown Festival Curator
Curates the Meltdown festival at London's Southbank Centre.
Secretary of State for Health Appointment
Johnson becomes Health Secretary and commissions further review of NHS quality, service configuration, inequalities and the experience of patients and staff.
July
Smoke-Free Public Places
Smoke-free legislation takes effect in enclosed public places and workplaces in England, strengthening the NHS prevention agenda by reducing exposure to tobacco smoke.
Transfer
Beckham's contract with Los Angeles Galaxy becomes effective on 1 July 2007, the highest salary of any MLS player in history
Governance of Britain Statement
Brown proposes limits on executive powers and stronger parliamentary accountability.
Live Earth
Waters plays at the American leg of the Live Earth concert, an international multi-venue concert aimed to raise awareness about global climate change, featuring the Trenton Youth Choir and his trademark inflatable pig
Transfer
Beckhams contract with Los Angeles Galaxy takes effect on 11 July, and on 13 July, is officially unveiled as a Galaxy player at The Home Depot Center
Mental Health Act
The Mental Health Act changes detention, treatment and professional-role provisions.
Governor Appointed
Peter Waterworth becomes Governor of Montserrat
Brian Clough Trophy
Derby County and Nottingham Forest compete for the inaugural Brian Clough Trophy at Pride Park Stadium
Healthcare for London Framework
Darzi publishes a framework for reshaping London healthcare, emphasising clinical quality, specialised centres, local services and more systematic service redesign.
Revised Ministerial Code
Brown issues a revised code setting standards and responsibilities for ministers.
Summer Floods Response
Brown coordinates government assistance during severe flooding across parts of England.
September
Basra Palace Handover
British forces withdraw from Basra Palace to the airport base.
Credit Crunch
Panicked Northern Rock savers rush to empty their accounts as shares in the bank plummet
Northern Rock
Panicked Northern Rock savers rush to empty their accounts as shares in the bank plummet
Northern Rock Liquidity Support
Mervyn King leads the Bank of England when it provides a collateralised liquidity support facility to Northern Rock during severe funding pressure.
Credit Crunch
In an unprecedented move, the Chancellor says the Government will guarantee all savings of Northern Rock customers
Northern Rock
In an unprecedented move, the Chancellor says the Government will guarantee all savings of Northern Rock customers
Northern Rock Deposit Guarantee
The Government guarantees existing Northern Rock retail deposits to stop the run.
Northern Rock Guarantee
Darling guarantees existing Northern Rock retail deposits to halt depositor withdrawals.
Credit Crunch
The Bank of England announces a ten-billion-pound money-market operation as the Government seeks to ease severe pressure in interbank lending.
Credit Crunch
Alistair Darling suggests the Government is planning a œ100,000 guarantee to cover all savers
October
Basra Troop Reduction
Brown says British troop numbers in Basra will fall further by spring 2008.
Iraq Troop Reduction Review
Brown announces plans for a substantial reduction of British forces in southern Iraq.
Iraq Troop Reduction Statement
Brown announces a staged reduction in British troop numbers in Iraq.
Credit Crunch
The Treasury extends its Northern Rock guarantee to new retail deposits, aiming to restore depositor confidence while the bank remains dependent on official support.
Death of Deborah Kerr
Death of Deborah Kerr
Legal Services Act
The Legal Services Act reforms regulation and creates the Legal Services Board.
UK Borders Act
The UK Borders Act changes immigration enforcement, biometric registration and border powers.
Autumn Election Speculation
Brown decides against calling an early general election after weeks of speculation.
December
Lifetime Achievement Award
Awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the BBCs Sports Personality of the Year show in recognition of "his contribution as both player and manager in a career spanning more than half a century"
Sports Writers Association
Awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the BBCs Sports Personality of the Year show in recognition of "his contribution as both player and manager in a career spanning more than half a century"
Ahmet Ertegun Tribute
Performs with Page, Plant and Jason Bonham at the O2 reunion concert.
Ahmet Ertegun Tribute
Reunites Led Zeppelin for the Ahmet Ertegun tribute concert at the O2 Arena.
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