A national moment of silence will be held today (Friday 24th February) at 11am to mark one year since Russia invaded Ukraine.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will lead the nation in the silence from Downing Street.

The UK Government pledged further financial aid at a meeting with G7 on Thursday.

UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and other G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors have committed to continued financial support for the Ukrainian government in 2023 to a total of US$39 billion at their latest meeting in Bengaluru, India.

Under the Homes for Ukraine scheme, 745 people in Somerset have registered as hosts, and the county has welcomed 1,417 Ukrainian guests, with 253 guests from the Somerset scheme now moving on to live in their own homes in the UK.

The Ukrainian flag will be raised at public buildings across Somerset today to mark one year since Russia's attack started.