We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
A look at the role of women in the Second World War in the lead up to the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
A community guide to organising bonfires and fireworks.
A 3-day weekend of events will mark the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
This page provides general information and lists events taking place throughout the 3-day weekend marking the 70th anniversary of VE Day.
Over 200 beacons will be lit on Friday 8 May to mark Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
A look at the role of troops from the British Empire, Dominions and foreign nationals in the UK Armed Forces during the Second World War.
In the second of a series of blogs, we take a look at three key moments for the Armed Forces in the Second World War.
In the first of three blogs, we take a look at three key moments for the Armed Forces in the Second World War.
New details about the celebrations taking place on the weekend of the 70th anniversary of VE Day have been announced.
Coming to London for the VE Day 70 weekend? Get the most out of the exciting weekend.
A Service of Remembrance to mark the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.
The Queen will attend a service of thanksgiving for VE Day 70 and communities are encouraged to take part in the celebrations.
In the build up to Victory in Europe (VE) Day we look at the history of the two-minute silence.
Live Nation and BBC, in partnership with The Royal British Legion present VE Day 70: A Party to Remember.
The Deputy Prime Minister marked the 70th anniversary of VE Day, paying tribute to the bravery of those who fought in the Second World War.
In the last of a series of blogs, we take a look at three key moments for the Armed Forces in the Second World War.
A Service of Remembrance was held at the Cenotaph in London to mark the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) today (Friday 8 May).
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Invitation for veterans of VE Day to take part in the national celebrations in London over the weekend of 8 to 10 May 2015.
Guidance on how your community can join in with the lighting of the VE Day anniversary beacons.
This online events map tracks events across the UK marking the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey (opens in a new tab).