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The public and employers have given their backing to veterans of the UK Armed Forces, in a new study by YouGov into perceptions of former military personnel.
A speech from Minister Johnny Mercer to the annual conference of the Veterans Trauma Network.
More than £8.5 million of funding has been announced in order to ensure no veteran should sleep rough this Christmas, and veteran homelessness is ended in 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
A new study from the University of Manchester has found that veterans are at no greater risk of suicide than the general population, although some cohorts need additional support.
An open letter from the Minister for Veterans' Affairs Johnny Mercer, following the announcement of an independent inquiry to investigate allegations of wrongdoing by British Armed Forces in Afghanistan
If you are struggling as a result of the recent events in Afghanistan, there is support available across the United Kingdom for veterans and those affected.
A new medal has been awarded to veterans of Britain's nuclear testing programme.
The government has launched the first ever UK-wide survey, for veterans and their families.
Businesses and other employers across the UK have joined a new group to support the government on helping veterans get into employment.
£45,000 has been distributed to the to support LGBT veterans providing testimony to the LGBT Veterans Independent Review
Government to host a commemorative event, recognising the contribution veterans of nuclear tests have made to Britain’s security over seven decades
Progress in healthcare, housing and employment outlined six months on from the government’s Veterans’ Strategy Action Plan
Bids open for £5 million funding for the Veterans' Health Innovation Fund to enhance veterans’ healthcare
An open letter from the Minister for Veterans' Affairs Johnny Mercer to veterans and their families
An opinion piece by the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, published in The Express
A call for evidence has been launched to share views on the treatment of veterans affected by the pre-2000 ban on homosexuality in the armed forces.
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA), on behalf of the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (Cabinet Office) is seeking proposals that will drive forward better veteran health outcomes.
The Office for Veterans’ Affairs provides £100,000 to charity Veterans Into Logistics, to support veterans to become HGV drivers.
The government announces The Rt Hon.The Lord Etherton PC, Kt as chair of the review examining the experience of LGBT veterans affected by the pre-2000 ban on homosexuality in the armed forces.
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