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The UK Commission on Covid Commemoration has been established to secure a broad consensus from across the whole of the United Kingdom on how we commemorate the COVID-19 pandemic and mark this distinctive period in our history at a national...
The Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission (MACC) administers the British Marshall Scholarships, which finance young Americans of high ability to study for a graduate degree in the UK. MACC is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Foreign, Commonwealth &...
On 9 March 2024, the Government announced the introduction of The Elizabeth Emblem. This commemorative emblem is awarded as a mark of recognition to the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the course of undertaking eligible...
This guidance is for use by all custodians of commemorative heritage assets needing advice on how to deal with calls to relocate or remove them from public display.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak today launched the commemorations for the 80th anniversary of D-Day by lighting a torch that will tour the UK before travelling to France.
Family members of police officers, firefighters and other public servants who have died in public service will be recognised by a new emblem.
The UK Commission on Covid Commemoration has launched a consultation giving people across the UK the opportunity to say how they think the pandemic should be remembered and with possible suggestions including the adoption of a Remembrance Sunday-style symbol, dedicated...
Order a commemorative marriage certificate for a gift or keepsake to mark a silver, ruby, golden or diamond wedding anniversary
The following burial/rededication services are currently being planned.
This scheme gives guidance on how to apply for a grant towards VAT on the construction, repair and maintenance of public memorials.
Details of the medals awarded to serving members of the armed forces, veterans and MOD employees; and who can receive them.
How to order a commemorative certificate for a special wedding anniversary.
The UK Commission on Covid Commemoration's final report was published on 18 September 2023
Marking the centenary of the Battle of Amiens and the Subsequent Hundred Days Offensive
Official Commemorative Programme document for the National Service of Thanksgiving to mark the Centenary of the Armistice for the service at Westminster Abbey on 11 November 2018.
Thousands of Armed Forces personnel and members of the public will take part in events in Normandy and Portsmouth this June.
THE UK Commission on Covid Commemoration’s final report on how the Covid pandemic should be remembered across the UK has been published
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