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The plaque presented from the United Kingdom commemorates Pakistan's First World War Victoria Cross recipients
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on WW1 commemorations, Ebola, the Help to Buy scheme and Gaza-Israel.
British Embassy Beirut honours fallen soldiers alongside Lebanese and Palestinian war veterans
The UK plans to mark the centenary of the First World War (WW1) both in the UK and abroad.
British ambassador to Belgium Jonathan Brenton attended the commemoration for the bombardment by allied forces of Mortsel on 5 April 1943.
How the government is working with partners to mark the 100th anniversary of the Great War.
As His Royal Highness Prince William and Catherine Middleton embark on their new lives together, the military community has sent their congratulations to the royal couple.
Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday have been marked this year by Her Majesty's Forces in Afghanistan, on board Royal Navy ships, in Army barracks and at RAF stations across the UK and around the world.
On the 21 July 2018, the Defence Medical Services Diving Association dived the wreck of His Majesty’s Hospital Ship Glenart Castle.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Project launched to remember individual stories from the Battle of the Somme.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Centrepiece of installation to tour UK for 4 years.
The new peace garden will provide a lasting tribute to those that gave their life for Britain 100 years ago.
Young apprentices were recognised by HRH The Prince of Wales as engineers of the future at the Annual Ministry of Defence Apprentice Awards today.
International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Thessaloniki
Archaeologists working on the HS2 project in St. James’s burial ground, Euston, have discovered the remains of Captain Matthew Flinders, the Royal Navy explorer who led the first circumnavigation of Australia and is credited with giving the country its name.
With 75 days to go to the 75th anniversary of VE Day, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced the UK Government’s plans for the commemorations.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
32 Royal Air Force personnel have been honoured in the latest Armed Forces Operational Awards for their bravery and service.
Prime Minister David Cameron today set out the Government’s plans to mark the centenary of the start of the First World War (WW1) in 2014.
Tributes for Lieutenant Frank de Pass, the first person of the Jewish faith and the first Indian Army Officer to receive the Victoria Cross.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, visited the Ministry of Defence's Main Building in London today to meet civil servants and serving military staff.
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