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Paper prepared by the Celebrations and Observances Task and Finish Group (TFC) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
His Majesty The King will join Second World War veterans in London tomorrow for a military procession and fly past to mark VE Day 80
Paper prepared by the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Behaviours (SPI-B).
2022 is set to be a year of celebrations to remember as the UK hosts the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and Unboxed, bringing people together and inspiring the next generation.
Guidance on watching and attending the VE Day 80 procession and flypast (5 May 2025)
Four day celebrations will mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe in May
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.
An open letter from Prime Minister Keir Starmer to veterans ahead of VE Day celebrations.
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