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  • Good progress on delivering Armed Forces Covenant commitments

    The fifth annual Armed Forces Covenant report has been presented to parliament today, showing good progress in providing support for the Armed Forces community.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Better Combat Compensation for Armed Forces

    Members of the Armed Forces and their families are set to receive bigger compensation payments for injuries or death sustained in combat, Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has announced.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • LIBOR funding flows for military community

    The military community will benefit from £57.7m worth of investment in projects, the Chancellor announced in yesterday's Autumn Statement.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • MOD choose The Royal British Legion to lead help for veterans

    The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced that the Covenant Fund will work with Royal British Legion (RBL) and other charities to set up a one-stop service to better support the UK’s Armed Forces veterans community.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • World War 2 airmen's graves rededicated

    Six Royal Air Force crew members graves have been identified and rededicated over 70 years after they lost their lives in WW2.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Employers supporting Armed Forces strike gold with Prince William

    Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, has presented twenty-two companies with the Ministry of Defence’s highest recognition for employer support to the Armed Forces.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Rededication service held for serviceman who died 6 weeks before the end of World War 1

    Company Serjeant Major Andrew Gale was honoured for his bravery and sacrifice at his rededication service at Belgian Battery CWGC Cemetery.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The Sun Military Awards open for nominations

    The Ministry of Defence and The Sun newspaper have launched the ninth annual Sun Military Awards – or ‘Millies’.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Battle of the Somme hero honoured with Victoria Cross memorial

    A special memorial commemorating the Victoria Cross recipient Brigadier General John Vaughan Campbell has been unveiled

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK bolsters support to peacekeeping in South Sudan

    Up to one hundred extra UK Armed Forces personnel are to join UN peacekeeping work in South Sudan, adding to 300 announced under the previous Government.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Final plea to find Yorkshire family of World War 2 hero

    JCCC have launched an appeal to trace Sergeant David Allan Ashton's family after his grave site has been identified.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Employers get gold for their support for the Armed Forces

    Twenty-two employers have struck Gold in this year’s Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS), Defence Secretary, Michael Fallon, announced today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Armed Forces Day 2017 to be hosted by Liverpool

    The ninth annual Armed Forces Day, honouring the work and dedication of our brave Servicemen and women, will be held in Liverpool

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Britain’s global role: stepping up

    Speech by Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Better care package for severely injured veterans

    A new system to give seriously injured veterans better lifelong assistance has been announced by Defence Minister Mark Lancaster today.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Armed forces personnel and families to be given extra support to learn overseas

    Universities Minister announces changes to student funding to benefit armed forces members and their families.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • 1000th UK employer signs up for Armed Forces Covenant

    From supermarkets to football clubs, 1000 UK companies have now signed the Armed Forces Covenant.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Insurers offer better deal for Armed Forces personnel

    Armed Forces personnel posted overseas will from today (Saturday 25 June) be able to keep their motor insurance No Claims Bonus for up to three years and not pay cancellation fees if they are posted overseas at short notice.…

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Government suppliers encouraged to sign up to Armed Forces Covenant

    On Armed Forces Day government suppliers are encouraged to help provide greater support to veterans and service spouses and partners.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Thousands benefit from Armed Forces house purchase scheme

    More than 7,000 Armed Forces personnel have been helped on the housing ladder by a Government scheme, new figures reveal today (23 June).

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government