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The MOD has backed a new legal Duty that supports Armed Forces personnel, their families and Veterans.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The government has launched the first ever UK-wide survey, for veterans and their families.
More than 150 organisations have been recognised by the UK Government for their outstanding support towards the Armed Forces community.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Defence has delivered new legislation to ensure Armed Forces personnel, veterans and their families are better supported when accessing key public services.
The Defence Electronics and Components Agency has once again been recognised for its support to the Armed Forces receiving the ERS Gold Award
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.
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.
The Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) has today announced the appointment of new Director Jessie Owen.
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.
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.
Several government departments are starting a new initiative today to make it easier for veterans to secure employment in the Civil Service.
The annual Armed Forces Covenant Report has been published today.
The Queen's Speech prioritises both veterans and service personnel with a promise to further incorporate the Armed Forces Covenant in law.
The Defence Secretary has congratulated the 100 employers who have been recognised for their support of personnel, veterans and their families.
The Ministry of Defence's Defence Electronics and Components Agency (DECA) signalled their commitment to veterans by signing the Armed Forces Covenant at a ceremony at their facility in Sealand, Deeside on Friday 14 June…
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Two Government Ministers have written to universities calling on them to step up provisions for the forces community and sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant.
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has joined Armed Forces personnel to begin the countdown
Major players from across the automotive industry, including Jaguar Land Rover and Westway Nissan, today launched a new initiative to help service leavers and veterans take up jobs in the sector motor industry.
From fighter jets to training veterans, thousands of small businesses across the UK are helping to keep Britain safe through their vital services to Defence, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson said today as he marked Small B…
Payment technology company signs up to the Armed Forces Covenant.
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