United Kingdom
- The government ordered the Union Flag to be flown at half-mast on 8 July.
- On 9 July, the Bishop of London led prayers for the victims during a service paying tribute to the role of women during World War II.
- A Vigil for the Victims of the London Bombings was held from 5pm on Saturday 9 July, at Friends Meeting House garden, Euston Road, opposite Euston station, London, UK. The vigil was called by Stop the War Coalition, Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament and Muslim Association of Britain.
- A two minute silence for the victims of the bombings was held on 14 July 2005 throughout Europe.
- On 14 July, thousands attended a vigil at 18:00 on Trafalgar Square. After an initial silence there was a series of speakers for the next two hours. Chief Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks speaking of London said: "It has the courage not to give terror the victory of making us angry and in our anger lose the values that make us what we are. Let that courage unite us now." His words were echoed by many of the other speakers.
- A memorial service was held at St Paul's Cathedral, on 1 November 2005.
- A two minute silence was held at 12:00 BST on 7 July 2006 across the country to commemorate those who died, or who were affected by the events.
- A permanent memorial was opened by Charles, Prince of Wales on 7 July 2009, four years after the bombings, in Hyde Park, London.
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