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Veterans who bravely served our country will get the homes they deserve, as £4.5 million is awarded to 19 housing providers across the UK, to build 45 new homes and make critical common area improvements.
Clean energy jobs boom to bring thousands of new jobs
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Clean energy will bring 400,000 extra jobs by 2030, with high demand for roles including plumbers, electricians and welders.
Veterans can now apply for and download a secure digital version of the HM Armed Forces Veteran Card via the GOV.UK One Login app.
UK and Irish Governments announce legacy framework to enable truth for families of the Troubles
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Details were announced by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn MP and the Tánaiste Simon Harris TD at Hillsborough Castle on September 19, 2025
LGBT military personnel who faced dismissal, discharge or mistreatment due to their sexuality while serving between 1967 and 2000 will receive financial support faster following improvements to the government’s financial recognition scheme.
Veterans across northern England will benefit from VALOUR, the government’s new £50m support system giving former members of the armed forces greater access to tailored support.
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