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National two-minute silence will be held at 12 noon on 15 August 2025 to honour the 80th anniversary of VJ Day
Ambassador Holland reflects on the framework for stability that we have collectively built since the end of WW2 which, when respected, has the potential to prevent further conflict.
Government announces £1.8 million investment to transform NHS care for veterans, serving personnel and their families.
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn MP marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day by opening a special World War II exhibition at Antrim Castle Gardens.
On the eve of Victory in Europe day Minister Sackman and Minister Suhak, Deputy Justice Minister of Ukraine, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation in Kyiv.
An open letter from Prime Minister Keir Starmer to veterans ahead of VE Day celebrations.
His Majesty The King will join Second World War veterans in London tomorrow for a military procession and fly past to mark VE Day 80
UK Government buildings will observe a two-minute national silence at 12:00 on Thursday 8 May 2025 to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day).
Members of the public are able to watch the VE Day 80 military procession taking place on Monday 5 May
Pub goers will be able to raise a toast to veterans for an extra two hours to celebrate next month’s historic 80th anniversary of VE day.Â
Julian Glover, Siân Phillips, and Joseph Mydell will appear in the National Theatre’s ‘The Next Morning’ to mark VE Day 80
A new National Theatre film, ‘The Next Morning’ will showcase stories of young people after the Second World War
Four day celebrations will mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe in May
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