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Lidl GB became a pioneer in the retail sector by signing the Armed Forces Covenant at the historic Horse Guards.

• Updated: 12 March 2024

Personnel leaving the military are to receive more support for finding jobs in civilian life thanks to a new contract between the Ministry of Defence and Reed.

• Updated: 24 January 2024

The reviews have offered recommendations to improve the experience of those requiring veterans’ welfare or compensation services.

• Updated: 17 July 2023

Nearly 200 organisations have been recognised in this year's Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Awards, the highest number since it launched in 2013.

• Updated: 12 July 2023

Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) has been recognised for its work going above and beyond for its veterans, reservists, cadet force and their families.

• Updated: 6 July 2023

A one-off payment of £87,500 for eligible spouses in recognition of those who forfeited their pensions prior to 2015.

• Updated: 17 May 2023

John Lewis becomes the 10,000th signatory for the Armed Forces Covenant - Minister for Defence People, Veterans and Service Families attends latest signing at HQ

• Updated: 28 March 2023

A speech from Minister Johnny Mercer to the annual conference of the Veterans Trauma Network.

• Updated: 11 January 2023

The Armed Forces Covenant and Veterans Annual Report, published by the Government today and covering the period 2021-2022, details the key improvements and progress on the Covenant’s core goals

• Updated: 19 December 2022

The MOD has backed a new legal Duty that supports Armed Forces personnel, their families and Veterans.

• Updated: 22 November 2022

The government has launched the first ever UK-wide survey, for veterans and their families.

• Updated: 10 November 2022

More than 150 organisations have been recognised by the UK Government for their outstanding support towards the Armed Forces community.

• Updated: 11 July 2022

Defence has delivered new legislation to ensure Armed Forces personnel, veterans and their families are better supported when accessing key public services.

• Updated: 15 December 2021

The Defence Electronics and Components Agency has once again been recognised for its support to the Armed Forces receiving the ERS Gold Award

• Updated: 6 December 2021

140 organisations have received the Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award for their outstanding support towards the Armed Forces community, Defence Minister Leo Docherty announced today.

• Updated: 16 July 2021

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging to advocate for recruitment and retention of ex-military personnel across the automotive industry.

• Updated: 24 February 2021

The Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) has today announced the appointment of new Director Jessie Owen.

• Updated: 28 January 2021

Ex-service personnel across the country have stepped up to support those in need during the COVID pandemic, new research sponsored by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) has shown.

• Updated: 22 December 2020

Thousands more businesses, charities and public organisations have this year pledged to support veterans, service personnel and their families by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.

• Updated: 7 December 2020

Several government departments are starting a new initiative today to make it easier for veterans to secure employment in the Civil Service.

• Updated: 5 October 2020