Landmarks including Big Ben and Buckingham Palace were lit up in red and blue colours on Tuesday night to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
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Sir Keir Starmer led the departures from the VE Day service on Thursday. The prime minister was accompanied by his wife Victoria as they left Westminster Abbey following the World War II commemorations. Following closely behind them was London mayor Sadiq Khan, former prime minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha and Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and other party leaders arrived at Westminster Abbey for the VE Day Thanksgiving Service on Thursday. Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey, Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage were among the politicians seen arriving at the Abbey ahead of the service.
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World War II veterans have arrived at Westminster Abbey for a thanksgiving service to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer has paid tribute to the "courage" and "sacrifice" of those who helped Britain achieve victory in Europe. Marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the prime minister added it was "the greatest victory in the history of this great nation". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted the first garden party at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday.The event marked the beginning of the royal garden party season, with several more set to take place throughout the summer months. Also in attendance were the Princess Royal and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh.
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Watch: UK royals join crowds for VE Day 80th anniversary
King Charles III and senior royals appeared on Buckingham Palace’s balcony on Monday as part of nationwide commemorations marking 80 years since Victory in Europe Day.
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Ukrainian troops received a raucous standing ovation as they marched through London’s VE Day Parade, marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe. The powerful show of support comes as European leaders, including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and the British Royal Family stand united with Ukraine in the fight against Russia's unprovoked invasion. As the procession passed through London’s iconic streets and ended at Buckingham Palace, the message was clear: the global community stands with Ukraine. Watch as the royals and NATO allies send a defiant signal to Putin, reinforcing their commitment to Ukraine’s continued struggle for freedom and sovereignty.
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The speaker of the House of Commons turned on Big Ben's symbolic light as part of the VE Day anniversary celebrations. Sir Lindsay Hoyle replicated former speaker Douglas Clifton Brown who switched on the light at the top of Big Ben in 1945, which symbolised the end of the blackouts in London during the Second World War. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Several former prime ministers arrived at Westminster Abbey for the VE Day Thanksgiving Service on Thursday. Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak and David Cameron were among the former leaders attending the service to commemorate the 80th anniversary of World War II ending. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Astana hosts major military parade for WWII 80th anniversary
Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev led commemorations marking 80 years since the end of World War II with a major military parade in Astana on Wednesday.
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Antisemitic incidents surge across Europe and the world, ADL report shows
Cases of antisemitism have risen dramatically in Germany and elsewhere, as Europe marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
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The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25%. Shadow chancellor Mel Stride reacted to the news, claiming Labour's policies have prevented higher cuts to interest rates. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
London witnessed a breathtaking tribute as over 1,300 troops, veterans, NATO allies, and the Royal Family came together to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day the end of the Second World War in Europe...