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UK to observe a minute​​'s silence for victims of the Brussels terrorist attacks

Flags fly at half-mast on Whitehall government buildings and the UK will observe a minute's​ silence on Wednesday 23 March.

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Belgian and UK flags at half-mast

A minute​’s silence will be held on Wednesday 23 March at 11am (UK time), in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks in Brussels.

The silence will be marked at all government buildings and other organizations may follow suit.

View the government’s updated travel advice for Brussels, Belgium. If you are affected or concerned about family and friends in Brussels, call +44 207 008 0000.

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Published 23 March 2016