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Minute's Silence Held Across UK For Tunisia Attack Victims

A national minute's silence has been held to remember the 38 people who were killed in the terrorist attack on a Tunisian beach a week ago, 30 of whom were British.

It's part of an official day of mourning, which is also seeing Union Jack flags lowered throughout the country.

As a mark of respect for those who died, the Prime Minister David Cameron has asked that all government departments, military bases and embassies lower their Union Flag to half-mast. Buckingham Palace is also flying its flag at half-mast.

A number of sporting events have also been taking the opportunity to respect the day of mourning, including Wimbledon, Henley Regatta, the British Grand Prix and the British Horseracing Authority.

Foreign & Commonwealth Office staff in the crisis centre in King Charles Street, the nerve centre for the government’s response to the attack, marked the minute’s silence.

Police officers and staff in England and Wales observed the silence in police stations and at community events, whilst they and Police Scotland are also flying their flags at half-mast.

Transport for London and National Rail have placed posters in all stations and made announcements over PA systems to remind staff and passengers of the minute’s silence.

The Scottish government, Scottish parliament and two Scottish local authorities, where 4 of the victims lived, have also opened books of condolence.

The government has also contacted faith leaders of all denominations to encourage them to join the country in remembering those lost in the Tunisian attacks.