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Guidance on watching and attending the VE Day 80 procession and flypast (5 May 2025)
Northern Region Judge L Bennett sitting on 8 December 2020
Prime Minister Keir Starmer gave remarks at a reception to mark VJ Day 80 at Downing Street.
Location: Moving berth in Port of Aberdeen, Scotland.
National two-minute silence will be held at 12 noon on 15 August 2025 to honour the 80th anniversary of VJ Day
2025 marks the 80th anniversaries of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day) on 8 May and VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day) on 15 August.
As the nation marks VE Day, remembering the triumph of our values and the sacrifices made to secure them eight decades ago, the Prime Minister will share his vision for working people, once again, to feel the benefit of Britain...
Pub goers will be able to raise a toast to veterans for an extra two hours to celebrate next month’s historic 80th anniversary of VE day.
Their Majesties The King and Queen will join Second World War veterans at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire
Details of the medals awarded to serving members of the armed forces, veterans and MOD employees; and who can receive them.
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