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  • Cabinet to discuss government plans to mark First World War Centenary

    The government finalises a programme of events to honour an epic period of history throughout 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Pupils share First World War experiences

    Pupils home from the Western Front share First World War experiences with Communities Minister.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New Heritage Lottery Funding for First World War projects

    Minister Helen Grant pledges £51,100

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK marks International Day of UN Peacekeepers

    UK Armed Forces and United Nations experts gather to commemorate UN Peacekeeping Day.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Nicky Morgan introduces Holocaust Education Trust lecture

    Secretary of State for Education Nicky Morgan introduces the Holocaust Education Trust (HET) Lord Merlyn-Rees Memorial Lecture.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • ‘The nature of flight’ takes off at Yorkshire Air Museum

    New film reveals fascinating story of Skipwith Common National Nature Reserve

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  • Foreign Office Minister visits New Zealand

    Prosperity and security are top of the agenda for Hugo Swire, who will travel to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch in an official visit to New Zealand.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Nationwide vigils to remember The Somme

    Government announces events across the UK to commemorate the Somme Centenary

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Prime Minister appoints Interim Chair to NHMF

    Dame Seona Reid becomes Interim Chair at the National Heritage Memorial Fund, from 1 September 2014, until new Chair is appointed.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British WW2 veterans at the Croatian island of Vis

    British WW2 veterans return to the Croatian island of Vis to commemorate their fallen comrades.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Dambusters raid remembered

    To mark the 70th anniversary of the Dambusters air raid of 16 to 17 May 1943, a series of events is taking place around Britain.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Lions of England' welcomed home from Afghanistan

    Soldiers from 2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (2 LANCS), known as the 'Lions of England', were given a rousing welcome during a parade at their home base in Episkopi, Cyprus.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Savings measures announced for Listed Places of Worship grant scheme

    The scope of the Listed Places of Worship grant scheme is to be amended Tourism and Heritage Minister John Penrose announced today

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Winner of First World War Victoria Cross paving stone design competition unveiled

    Eric Pickles unveils the design of the paving stone which will commemorate recipients of the Victoria Cross during the First World War.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Home Secretary's speech to the Community Security Trust

    Home Secretary announces continued funding for protective security at Jewish sites in speech to Community Security Trust.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Battle of Messines Ridge Centenary

    Commemorations took place in Belgium today to mark the hundredth anniversary of the Battle of Messines Ridge.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Remembrance Sunday Commemoration Service in Pristina, Kosovo

    Wreaths were laid at the UK memorial bearing names of the fallen in Kosovo since 1999

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Greg Clark: remember UK war graves too

    Ahead of Armistice Day, Greg Clark is launching ‘The Living Memory Project’ to remind people of the UK's 300,000 war graves and memorials.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Battle of Britain remembered at St Paul's Cathedral

    The bravery and fortitude of those who endured the Blitz and fought against the air power of Nazi Germany to win the Battle of Britain were remembered at St Paul's Cathedral yesterday, Tuesday 7 September 2010.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • North-east teenager receives award from Education Secretary

    Student George Hunter receives Lord Glenamara Memorial Prize for academic success, voluntary work and raising mental health awareness.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government