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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

UK Government Response to the Report by the UK Commission on Covid Commemoration

13 November 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Proposed by Lisa Nandy Lab Wigan

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At a glance

Key points

  • UK Government published its official response to the UK Commission on Covid Commemoration report.
  • Government plans to develop commemorative activities such as webpages with oral histories, new memorial spaces, and a fellowship scheme.
  • Next Day of Reflection scheduled for March 8, 2026.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the UK Government's response to the report by the UK Commission on Covid Commemoration, outlining a programme to commemorate the impact of the pandemic.

Action requested

The government has published its official response and will develop commemorative activities including webpages with oral histories, new memorial spaces, and a fellowship scheme for natural hazards resilience. The next Day of Reflection is scheduled for March 8, 2026.

Key facts

  • The UK Commission on Covid Commemoration's report has been published.
  • A programme of commemorative activities will be developed to mark the pandemic's impact.
  • Dedicated webpages on GOV.UK will provide information and oral histories.
  • New COVID-19 commemorative spaces will be created with NHS Charities Together and Forestry England.
  • A new UK-wide fellowship scheme on natural hazards resilience will be launched by UKRI.
  • The next Day of Reflection is scheduled for March 8, 2026.
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