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  • Injured soldiers begin charity 'Ride of Britain'

    Two injured soldiers were among 40 cyclists who set off on a national cycling challenge this morning to ride from Edinburgh to London raising money for charity SSAFA Forces Help.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sir Oswald Stoll Foundation: annual general meeting

    Speech by Andrew Robathan, Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ministry of Defence welfare conference

    Speech by Andrew Robathan, Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans on Thursday 1 September 2011.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Armed Forces Community Covenant signed in Catterick

    An Armed Forces Community Covenant, a voluntary statement of mutual support between a civilian community and its local Armed Forces community, was signed at Catterick Garrison yesterday.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Armed Forces Community Covenant scheme launched

    On 16 May 2011, the Defence Secretary, Dr Liam Fox, published the Armed Forces Covenant which outlined the moral obligation between the Nation…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Flags fly for Armed Forces Day

    The flags were hoisted today to show support for members of the Armed Forces, veterans, cadets and their families. In Afghanistan, the Union…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Armed Forces Covenant published for first time

    The Government has published the tri-Service Armed Forces Covenant for the first time today and announced that, with an amendment to the Armed Forces Bill, its principles will be enshrined in law.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Plans for Armed Forces Day events

    Details of some of the events planned for this year's Armed Forces Day, which will take place on Saturday 25 June 2011, are now available on the event's website.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defence Secretary on the Military Covenant

    The Secretary of State for Defence, Dr Liam Fox, here explains what the MOD is doing to support our serving personnel and veterans and why rebuilding the Military Covenant is so important.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government's commitment to the Military Covenant

    There is widespread media coverage today reporting claims that Prime Minister David Cameron is reneging on his pledge to write into the law of the land the Military Covenant, the bond between the nation and her Armed Forces.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • HR in the Armed Forces: front line manager

    How do you recruit local people in conflict zones to work for the British Army? Major Robbie Whitfield talks about a very different war for talent.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government commits to progress on rebuilding Military Covenant

    The Government has promised to rebuild the Military Covenant and in July Mr Cameron asked Professor Hew Strachan, a military historian at Oxford…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Moore welcomes support for Military Covenant in Armed Forces Bill

    The Secretary of State Michael Moore has today given his backing to improvements to the Military Covenant which will affect Scots serving in the UK Armed Forces.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • PM welcomes report on supporting Military Covenant

    Prime Minister David Cameron has welcomed the publication of an independent report on innovative ways to support the Military Covenant

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Serving and former British troops are Pride of Britain

    Former and serving members of the UK's Armed Forces were amongst those recognised at the Daily Mirror's Pride of Britain Awards.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Royal Mail recognises sacrifice of Armed Forces with new stamps

    Royal Mail has issued a special commemorative sheet of stamps today to recognise the sacrifice and contribution made by all those who have served in the Armed Forces.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Battle of Britain veteran inspires special blend of charity tea

    A Battle of Britain veteran has been the inspiration for a special blend of tea brewed to honour 'The Few', with some of the proceeds going to the RAF Association Wings Appeal.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Latest UK Armed Forces manning figures released

    Figures showing that the UK Armed Forces are currently at 99.7 per cent of their full-time trained strength requirement have been released today by the MOD.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Nation celebrates Armed Forces Day

    Over 350 events have been held across the UK this weekend to celebrate Armed Forces Day - the annual opportunity for the Nation to show its support for all our Armed Forces.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Military covenant to be enshrined in law

    On a visit to HMS Ark Royal, Prime Minister David Cameron has pledged his support for the Armed Forces by announcing that the military covenant will be made law.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government