Death of Alan Arthur Walters
Death of Alan Arthur Walters, upon hearing of his death Lady Thatcher describes him as "radical, fearless" and the "finest of friends"
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2009 in Great Britain
Explore 141 historical events and records for Great Britain in 2009.
Historical records for Great Britain in 2009
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January
Death of Margaret Hilda Thatcher
Death of Alan Arthur Walters, upon hearing of his death Lady Thatcher describes him as "radical, fearless" and the "finest of friends"
Death of Dave Dee
Death of Dave Dee
Death of Patrick Joseph McGoohan
Death of Patrick McGoohan
Death of John Mortimer
Death of John Mortimer
Credit Crunch
Darling announces a second financial-support package including an Asset Protection Scheme and measures intended to restart lending to households and businesses.
NHS Constitution
The first NHS Constitution for England is published, bringing together service principles, patient rights, staff commitments and responsibilities in a single document.
Digital Britain Interim Report
Burnham helps launch proposals for universal connectivity and a stronger digital economy.
February
108 Caps
Beckham makes history by drawing level with Bobby Moores record of 108 caps for an English outfield player, coming on as a substitute for Stewart Downing in a friendly match against Spain
Banking Act
The Banking Act creates a permanent framework for resolving failing banks.
Sport England Chair Appointment
Burnham appoints Richard Lewis as chair of Sport England.
The Lady in the Van
The radio play is broadcast on BBC Radio 4, with actress Maggie Smith reprising her role of Miss Shepherd and Alan Bennett playing himself
The Lady in the Van
The radio play is broadcast on BBC Radio 4, with actress Maggie Smith reprising her role of Miss Shepherd and Alan Bennett playing himself
Credit Crunch
The Treasury publishes Asset Protection Scheme terms as Royal Bank of Scotland agrees protection against exceptional losses on a large portfolio of risky assets.
March
Credit Crunch
The Bank of England cuts Bank Rate to 0.5 percent and begins quantitative easing through large-scale asset purchases financed with central-bank reserves.
Quantitative Easing
The Bank begins purchasing assets with newly created central-bank money to support demand.
Credit Crunch
Lloyds Banking Group agrees in principle to place a large portfolio of troubled assets within the Government's Asset Protection Scheme.
IRA - Massereene Barracks Attack
Government record concerning the IRA: Brown condemns the Real IRA attack that kills two British soldiers.
IRA - Massereene Barracks Attack
Historical IRA record under Labour Party Government: Brown condemns the Real IRA attack that kills two British soldiers.
IRA - Massereene Barracks Attack
IRA context for James Gordon Brown: Brown condemns the Real IRA attack that kills two British soldiers.
Massereene Barracks Attack
Brown condemns the Real IRA attack that kills two British soldiers.
UK Sport Chair Reappointment
Burnham reappoints Sue Campbell as chair of UK Sport.
Order of Merit
UEFA award Robson the Emerald UEFA Order of Merit award, awarded to "individuals who have dedicated their talents to the good of the game"
April
Care Quality Commission Begins
The Care Quality Commission begins operating as the integrated regulator for health and adult social care, replacing several previous inspection bodies.
Free Swimming Programme
Burnham's department launches free swimming for eligible young and older residents.
G20 Financial Regulation Programme
Brown secures international commitments on financial supervision, resources and economic recovery.
G20 Resource Agreement
G20 leaders pledge additional international resources worth approximately 1.1 trillion dollars.
Hillsborough Disaster
Presents a memorial wreath to the Kop for the Liverpool supporters who died after Hillsborough.
Hillsborough Memorial Speech
Burnham responds to demands for full disclosure at the twentieth-anniversary Hillsborough memorial.
Death of James Graham Ballard
Death of James Graham Ballard
FA Cup Semi Final Penalty
Phil Jagielka converts the decisive shootout penalty against Manchester United to send Everton into the FA Cup final.
Vehicle Scrappage Scheme
The Budget introduces incentives encouraging consumers to replace older vehicles.
UK Combat Operations in Iraq
British combat operations in Iraq formally conclude under Brown's premiership.
Interfaith Ethical Principles
Brown compares shared ethical teachings across Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Sikhism.
St Paul's Cathedral Speech
Brown delivers a prime-ministerial address on responsibility, fairness and shared moral principles.
May
Quantitative Easing Expanded to 125 Billion Pounds
Mervyn King chairs the Monetary Policy Committee as it expands planned asset purchases to a total of one hundred and twenty-five billion pounds.
Expenses Scandal
Announces resignation as Speaker during the MPs' expenses scandal.
Champions League Final in Rome
Ferguson takes Manchester United to a second consecutive Champions League final, but Barcelona win 2-0 to deny the club a successful title defence.
Expenses Reform Response
Brown supports reforms after publication of parliamentary-expenses claims.
Further Complications Album
Releases Further Complications, which reaches number 19 on the UK albums chart.
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