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Explore the latest news, blogs and press releases from the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust.

Sir Sajid Javid Joins HMDT as New Chair
The Holocaust Memorial Day Trust is delighted to announce that The Rt Hon Sir Sajid Javid has been officially confirmed as the organisation’s new Chair at the charity’s Annual General Meeting.

VE Day Tea Party Looks to Future Remembrance
Last month, against the warm backdrop of a special Summer Tea Party, the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust (HMDT) commemorated the 80th Anniversary of VE Day.

A Story in Every Flame: Commemorating 80 Years
A powerful nationwide arts and education exhibition commemorating 80 years since the liberation of the Nazi’s Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp has been launched by The Holocaust Memorial Day Trust (HMDT) and will tour the UK throughout 2025.
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HMD's Huge Impact in 2025
In April, we published the Holocaust Memorial Day 2025 Impact Report – showcasing the wide range of activities we delivered and supported to commemorate this important day which took place on 27 January 2025.

British Army & HMDT Honour Bergen-Belsen Liberation
A special commemorative event marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Bergen-Belsen took place at Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, on Friday, 4 April - ahead of the official anniversary on 15 April.

Iconic UK Landmarks Illuminated for Light the Darkness
Light the Darkness was marked across the UK - and beyond - for Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) on 27 January. From 8pm, iconic landmarks were lit up in purple as part of the collective commemoration.

Wales marks Holocaust Memorial Day 2025
The Temple of Peace in Cardiff saw civic, faith and political leaders join communities from across Wales on 27 January to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) 2025.

Scotland marks Holocaust Memorial Day 2025
Civic, faith and political leaders joined with communities from across Scotland in the Scottish Parliament on 30 January to mark Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) 2025 in a ceremony sponsored by Jackson Carlaw MSP and Paul O’Kane MSP.