VE Day and VJ Day: Commemorations for the 80th anniversaries
2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, with a series of commemorative events planned.

This briefing paper has been replaced by CBP-7190: British military medals and how to apply
Constituent casework: military medals (201 KB , PDF)
The briefing paper has been replaced by Library research briefing: British military medals and how to apply
Constituents may contact Members of Parliament with a number of questions about military medals. These may include individuals who have served in the Armed Forces and are seeking advice as to how to claim a medal they believe they are entitled to; constituents who support a campaign for a particular medal to be constituted; individuals who may be next of kin of former members of the Armed Forces and are seeking information on medals; and constituents who wish to understand the difference between official and commemorative medals. This note summarises resources available that can be used to respond to these requests.
Constituent casework: military medals (201 KB , PDF)
2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, with a series of commemorative events planned.
An overview of the military assistance provided to Ukraine between February 2022 and January 2025
A general debate on the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan is scheduled for Monday 21 July 2025 in the main chamber.