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Prime Minister Boris Johnson's speech at the Holocaust Memorial Day service 2020.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Unknown British soldiers from the Great War have finally been laid to rest in France
Jacqui Thompson tragically lost her husband of over 20 years and father to their 5 daughters, Senior Aircraftman Gary Thompson, due to an Improvised Explosive Device explosion in Afghanistan on 13 April 2008.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Over 100 years after his death, LCpl Robert Cook of the Essex Regiment is finally laid to rest
Four soldiers of the Great War have had their graves rededicated in the presence of their family earlier today (Tuesday 22 March 2022).
The memorial, which is due to be completed in 2012 ahead of the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations, has been designed by architect Liam O’Connor and…
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
AAIB marks the inaugural ICAO International Day for Commemorating Air Crash Victims and their Families
The current rules on social gatherings will continue in parts of the north west, West Yorkshire and Leicester, following a review of all local restrictions yesterday by government and local authorities.
Scotland’s National Event in Glasgow attended by Defence Minister Baroness Goldie
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The Foreign Office and its embassies, high commissions and missions overseas will be marking Remembrance Day 2012 on Sunday 11 November.
UK marks former South African President’s passing.
20 February is the International Day Commemorating Air Crash Victims and Their Families. The AAIB joins colleagues around the world commemorating those affected by air accidents
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has presented medals to Armed Forces personnel who served on Operation PITTING to mark Armed Forces Week.
The British Embassy Beirut held 'Remembrance Day' service in honour of the soldiers killed during World Wars I and II
In recognition of their significant contribution to the UK’s nuclear deterrent testing programme, potentially thousands of veterans and civilian staff, and next of kin, across the UK and Commonwealth can now apply for a commemorative medal.
The Archbishop of Canterbury has visited the Ministry of Defence on the 95th anniversary of the armistice that ended the First World War.
Defence Secretary joined military leaders, politicians, King and Queen of the Belgians and members of the British Royal Family at Tyne Cot
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Unknown WW1 soldier finally identified as descendant of poet Wordsworth
On Remembrance Sunday 2019, HM Ambassador to Madagascar Phil Boyle attended a wreath-laying ceremony and spoke about the importance of remembering together the sacrifice of those who died for the freedoms we enjoy today.
The UK Commission on Covid Commemoration held its fifth meeting.
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