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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Guidance on the housing options and services available to serving personnel and veterans, and their families who live or intend to live in England
Supporting the Armed Forces onto the home ownership ladder.
How we work with buyers and suppliers to improve the way technology is bought across government and the public sector.
Guide for VCSE organisations on how to bid and win contracts with government
How to apply for a medal or veterans badge - who can apply, application forms, contact details, how long it takes, replacement military medals or badges
The death of a family member is a difficult time. We provide a number of free services to families when a veteran or service person dies.
The strategy sets out our principles and aims to continue to empower and support veterans.
This page contains examples of how the UK’s veteran population mobilised to support their community as well as frontline services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A list of services across the UK that offer support to veterans.
Help and support for service leavers and veterans from the Veterans Welfare Service, Defence Transition Services and other organisations.
Find out about legacy health, recognition, return to civilian life, support from the voluntary sector, commemoration and payment schemes.
Information and useful services for veterans seeking housing advice and support.
Procurement options available from the Crown Commercial Service for the public sector.
We provide free support for veterans and their families, including a helpline, Veterans Welfare Service, Defence Transition Services and injury/bereavement compensation scheme payments. Veterans UK is part of the Ministry of Defence .
National Insurance contributions relief for employers, providing a zero rate of employers Class 1 National Insurance contributions on the earnings of a qualifying veteran.
All service leavers will receive a new card to mark their time in the armed forces.
A compensation scheme for veterans for any injury or illness which has been caused by or made worse by their service in His Majesty's Armed Forces.
When military end-use export controls apply and to which destinations.
Information and guidance on how to claim funeral expenses for a veteran whose death was due to service before 6 April 2005.
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