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People with memories of World War Two are expressing fear over plans in some areas to sound air raid sirens at events to mark VE Day 75.
The PPU has said that the 75th anniversary of VE Day is an occasion for remembering victims of war and learning from the past.
UK military leaders are facing criticism after General Nick Carter used a coronavirus briefing to push a pro-military and pro-nuclear agenda.
Rules issued by the Ministry of Defence today ban all armed forces personnel from mentioning "defence" issues on social media without approval.
The UK government has paused an integrated review of defence policy to focus on tackling the coronavirus pandemic.
The Chancellor's plan to give National Insurance relief to businesses that hire veterans has been condemned for encouraging employers to engage in unfair discrimination.
Pacifist determination to resist war was made clear as Peace Pledge Union members from around Britain held their annual general meeting last weekend.
The Peace Pledge Union has launched a new project to support people in campaigning about everyday militarism in their own communities.
Pacifists have welcomed a vote by Cambridge University Students' Union against allowing military recruitment at freshers' fairs.
The Peace Pledge Union (PPU) predicted that students at other universities will follow Cambridge's example.