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On November 11, the UK observed Armistice Day with a two-minute silence, commemorating the end of World War One. The Cenotaph in London hosted a national remembrance service, attended by Defence Secretary Wes Streeting and senior military figures. Across the UK, services were held in various locations, including the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, Portsmouth, and Dover. In Leeds, a service took place at Victoria Gardens War Memorial, attended by local leaders and the public. The day also marked the anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, a significant event in British military history.
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