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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.
VALOUR: information and next steps
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Find out how VALOUR will support veterans across the UK, and how to get involved.
VE Day boost for veterans’ healthcare
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Government announces £1.8 million investment to transform NHS care for veterans, serving personnel and their families.
Veterans across the UK will have easier access to essential care and support under a new VALOUR system being announced today, as part of the Government’s commitment to renew the nation’s contract with those who have served through the Plan for Change.
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