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A 3-day weekend of events will mark the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Over 200 beacons will be lit on Friday 8 May to mark Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
The Prime Minister spoke at the unveiling of the Gandhi statue about the importance of the the tribute for the UK.
Ceremony for the the historic new statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Parliament Square on 14 March will be open to all.
The Culture Secretary, Sajid Javid today lead a multi-faith evening event to commemorate the centenary of the second battle of Neuve Chapelle.
Shri Arun Jaitley, the Indian Finance Minister, is set to unveil the new statue of Mahatma Gandhi this Saturday as part of a two day visit to the UK.
The NIO provides a useful update on progress around the commemoration of First World War and the wider decade of commemorations
Education pack for young people launched as part of First World War Centenary Programme
New project designed to encourage pupils who have visited the First World War battlefields to share their experience with their local communities.
Half-masting instructions
Descendants and the public invited to join national commemorations in London.
The new peace garden will provide a lasting tribute to those that gave their life for Britain 100 years ago.
Pupils home from the Western Front share First World War experiences with Communities Minister.
New online guide to help communities learn about their shared First World War history.
Prime Minister announces plans to mark the Centenary of the Gallipoli Campaign.
Centrepiece of installation to tour UK for 4 years.
The UK plans to mark the centenary of the First World War (WW1) both in the UK and abroad.
Prime Minister David Cameron has announced a review into military medals in a written ministerial statement.
Today, Lord Michael Bates completed his walk from London to Berlin, to raise vital funds for the medical care of child victims of war.
100 years on - a London bus returns to the Western Front.
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