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
600 students from the UK, Ireland and France will gather in Thiepval on 1 July for the centenary commemoration of Battle of the Somme
The UK will commemorate the Centenary of the Battle of the Somme this year.
We have seen all too well how history can divide. Our ambitious goal throughout this decade is seek to use history to unite.
The public are invited to mark 100 years since the start of the Battle of the Somme, the Culture Secretary John Whittingdale announced today.
Special screening of the 1916 film The Battle of the Somme featured accompaniment from the Memorial University Chamber Orchestra.
Find out more about the Somme 2016 Commemorative Event Ballot.
Project launched to remember individual stories from the Battle of the Somme.
The nation will fall silent for two minutes on 1 July to mark 100 years since the start of the Battle of the Somme
Following the UK-France Summit, David Cameron gave a statement on Daesh, our bilateral security co-operation and the migration crisis.
The nation will mark the centenary of the Battle of the Somme at events in France, London and Manchester today.
Information leaflets outlining plans for the 1 July 2016 commemorative event
British High Commission and partners to present a special public screening of the 1916 film The Battle of the Somme.
The public can now apply for tickets to attend Somme centenary commemorations in Thiepval next year.
On Wednesday evening an audience of military and civilian Muslims and non Muslims gathered for an Armed Forces Iftar in MOD Main Building.
Tickets for the July 2016 Thiepval Memorial event in France will be available through a public ballot opening later this year.
Let others know about events and activities you're planning to mark the centenary of the Battle of the Somme.
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. We’ll send you a link to a feedback form. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. Don’t worry we won’t send you spam or share your email address with anyone.