The Gazette

Publication Date

3 April 2020

In April 1721, Robert Walpole became what is generally regarded to be Britain’s first de facto prime minister. As part of our ‘This month in history’ series, we look at the life and career of Robert Walpole, Britain’s longest-serving prime minister.

Publication Date

2 April 2020

Following government advice about remote working during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, there have been several changes to Veterans UK services.

Publication Date

5 March 2020

On 30 March 1856, the Treaty of Paris of 1856 was signed at the Congress of Paris, officially ending the Crimean War. As part of our ‘This month in history’ series, we look at the war, as documented in The Gazette.

Publication Date

5 March 2020

We take a look at some notable chemists, biologists and physicists who have received a knighthood, CBE, OBE or MBE British honour, as announced in The Gazette.

Publication Date

25 February 2020

A Service of Dedication is to be held for the Order of the British Empire at 11.00 a.m. on Wednesday 24th June 2020 at St Paul’s Cathedral.

Publication Date

25 February 2020

Plans for the 75th anniversary of VE Day have been announced by the UK government. Events include a ‘Victory Park’ at St James’s Park in London and Churchill’s famous victory speech being broadcast across the country.

Publication Date

20 February 2020

What is the Companions of Honour and who has been appointed to the Companions of Honour? We look at the history of the Order of the Companions of Honour.

Publication Date

7 February 2020

On 10 February 1840, Queen Victoria married Prince Albert in a ceremony in the Chapel Royal of St James’s Palace. We look at the marriage and ceremony, as documented in The Gazette.

Publication Date

22 January 2020

The new Veterans Railcard will be released on 5 November 2020, supporting UK Veterans and their families with savings on rail travel.

Publication Date

9 January 2020

A new ID card for all British armed forces veterans has started to be issued by the Ministry of Defence in a bid to help service leavers access specialist support and services.