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Guidance primarily aimed at local responders covering some common issues that may arise during the Recovery Phase of an emergency in the UK.
The Military Aviation Authority is responsible for the regulation, assurance and enforcement of the defence air operating and technical domains. MAA is part of the Ministry of Defence and the Defence Safety Authority .
On 18 March the Defence Secretary announced new measures to enable armed forces personnel to support public services in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Find out about UK forces in Afghanistan
Compensation schemes you can apply to if you've been injured or became ill while serving in the armed forces - who can claim, how to claim, how long it takes, complaining about decisions
There is strong commitment to maintaining the overall health and wellbeing of service personnel - even after they have left the services.
The Armed Forces Personnel Administration Agency provided pay and pension services to the Armed Forces. It was merged into the Service Personnel and Veteran’s Agency in April 2007.
Bill to renew the Armed Forces Act 2006, update elements of the armed forces disciplinary system and make some further provisions.
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps provided an oral statement to the House of Commons on 07 May 2024, to update the House on a data incident involving activity by a malign actor.
The annual reports set out major achievements of the armed forces covenant and highlight remaining challenges and new commitments.
Armed forces redundancy calculator - calculate your redundancy benefits
Details of the medals awarded to serving members of the armed forces, veterans and MOD employees; and who can receive them.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) protects the security, independence and interests of our country at home and abroad.
Careers in Defence Business Services - overview of the roles available in Armed Forces Veterans Services
Results from the armed forces continuous attitude survey (AFCAS).
Find out which businesses have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and what they are pledging to do to support you and your family.
Armed Forces personnel are thanked for their efforts in keeping the nation safe at the National Event in Falmouth today.
The Ministry of Defence is exploring how to better support armed forces personnel with more opportunities to adapt their service to meet their modern needs and aspirations.
Guidance for organisations that provide housing or homelessness services to the armed forces community
Indefinite leave to remain if you've left the armed forces - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
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