0h 12min, aug 24, 2026 y - National day to Remember Terror Victims

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The government has announced a new national day "to honour and remember" victims and survivors of terrorism in the UK.

The event will take place on 21 August in a different location across the country each year, with the first held in 2026, the Home Office has said.

It comes after a campaign by families and survivors, including those affected by the Westminster Bridge and Manchester arena attacks.

Security Minister Dan Jarvis said: "We will stand together as a nation - honouring all those impacted by terrorism and the horrific experiences they have endured."

Few details have been released about the first event next summer, but the government said it would keep working with victims and survivors to discuss the day's exact name and design a symbol.

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