80 m. ago Government announces £1.8 million investment in NHS care for veterans

The news comes as the country marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day

Economics

83 m. ago Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid praised by viewers for 'emotional' chat with WW2 veteran

Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid was left fighting back tears during an emotional interview with a World War II veteran to mark the 80th VE Day anniversary.

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98 m. ago Kate Middleton recycles polka dot dress with nod to Princess Diana as she joins royals at VE Day service

Members of the royal family including King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William and Kate Middleton attended a service to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day at Westminster Abbey today

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2 h. ago UK's King Charles lays wreath to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

UK's King Charles lays wreath to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day  Reuters

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2 h. ago Kate pays subtle tribute to Princess Diana as she marks VE Day along William, Charles and Camilla at Westminster Abbey

The Princess of Wales looked radiant as she joined members of the Royal Family for a service marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day at Westminster Abbey. London, today.

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2 h. ago Kate Middleton recycles polka dot dress for VE Day service with nod to Princess Diana

A huge turnout of royals, including the King and Queen and Prince and Princess of Wales, are at Westminster Abbey for a national service of thanksgiving marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day

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2 h. ago Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis miss VE Day service for important reason

The Prince and Princess of Wales were among the royals at Westminster Abbey today for a special service to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day - but their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis were not with them

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4 h. ago This Morning fans distracted as Josie Gibson makes VE Day blunder minutes into episode

As the country marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day, This Morning aired a special episode

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4 h. ago Good news! Pubs allowed to stay open longer today for VE Day

The country is set to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday May 8 - and you’ll be able to raise a glass to mark the occasion

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4 h. ago VE Day live: ceremonies to take place across UK and Europe to mark 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe

Commemorations to take place across the UK and Europe against backdrop of Ukraine conflictAnother from the Guardian archive:St Peter Port, Guernsey Continue reading...

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5 h. ago VE day UPDATES: Britain marks 80th anniversary of WW2's end in Europe

At 3pm eighty years ago on May 8, 1945, then Prime Minister Winston Churchill took to the airwaves to announce that Nazi Germany had unconditionally surrendered - and that the cruelty of World War II was finally at an end

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7 h. ago Relive VE Day as it happened 80 years ago when Britain threw epic party to celebrate Germany's surrender in WWII

LIVE UPDATES: Follow minute by minute details of Britain's VE Day celebrations on May 8, 1945 as the nation celebrated victory over Nazi Germany and the end of the Second World War.

Society

9 h. ago Europe marks 80 years since VE day as continent faces new security realities

Events to take place against backdrop of Ukraine conflict, rises in defence spending and US foreign policy shiftSolemn ceremonies will be held at war memorials in towns and villages across France on Thursday as the country honours its dead and marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, a public holiday this year, as it is every year.In Paris, the president, Emmanuel Macron, will lay a wreath at the foot of Charles de Gaulle’s statue, walk up the Champs-Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe, rekindle the eternal flame at the tomb of the Unknown Warrior, and inspect the troops. Continue reading...

Events

10 h. ago Keir Starmer 'Wales was at the heart of the war effort, but we know so few of the stories'

In this opinion piece to mark the 80th anniversary of VE day, Prime Minister Keir Starmer recognises the contribution and sacrifice of the people of Wales in WWII

Events

12 h. ago Westminster Abbey service to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

Ten-year-old Alexander Churchill, the great-great-grandson of wartime prime minister Sir Winston Churchill, will light a candle of peace.

Politics

12 h. ago ‘Very important’ for young to thank veterans – Churchill’s great

Alexander Churchill, 10, will take part in a thanksgiving service marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day at Westminster Abbey on Thursday.

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14 h. ago NHS staff to be given special training in PTSD and combat wounds to treat Britain's war veterans as nation marks 80th anniversary of VE Day

The £1.8 million programme, designed to target the unique needs of former service personnel, was announced as the nation marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

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20 h. ago VE Day LIVE as it happened in 1945 when Brits celebrated end of WW2 in Europe

As the country marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day, follow our unique live blog to relive the key events and images from the day as it happened hour-by-hour

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23 h. ago Stirlingshire volunteers delve into the archives to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day with special WWII exhibition

History enthusiasts in Strathblane have put together the story of the village's contribution to World War Two.

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46 h. ago Prince George's sweet nickname for dad Prince William as he joins him at major event

Prince George and Prince William were among the senior royals who appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day earlier this month

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