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  • Defence Secretary welcomes employment pilot for veterans

    Michael Fallon has backed the Veterans Employment Transition Support programme that will provide mentoring, training and advice to leavers

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Corporates urged to remember veterans

    As the country returns to work following Remembrance Sunday, RBS and Kier urge companies to support veterans all year round

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • First World War horse hospital excavation wins prestigious MOD Sanctuary Award

    The Ministry of Defence has presented their coveted ‘Silver Otter’ Sanctuary Award to a Salisbury Plain archaeological project.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Changes to Jobseeker’s Allowance to benefit Armed Forces families

    Spouses and older children of personnel will now be able to claim income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) as soon as they return to the UK

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Armed Forces turn out to support London Poppy Day

    Military personnel lend their support by flocking to tube stations and key landmarks

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New credit union service launched for the Armed Forces

    Service Personnel will be able to use using safe and sustainable finance with the new credit union service launched today.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The Sun Military Awards return to highlight British heroes

    Nominations for the Sun Military Awards are now open to salute the best and brightest of the UK’s Armed Forces.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Tackling Commercial Disadvantage for Service Families Overseas

    Armed Forces families posted overseas will be able to suspend their mobile phone contracts, the Defence Secretary has announced.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • British D-Day veterans receive Légion d’honneur award

    15 British veterans were presented with France’s highest honour for their role in liberating the country in the Second World War.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • MOD Stafford marks end of £150 million redevelopment

    MOD Stafford has marked the completion of a £150 million programme of work to redevelop the base for soldiers and their families.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Armed Forces commemorate the Battle of Saragarhi

    The 21 Sikh soldiers who fought in the Battle of Saragarhi were commemorated this weekend at Armoury House, London.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK unites to thank veterans on the 70th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day

    Thousands of people have cheered on veterans of the Second World War today as events took place to mark the 70th anniversary of VJ Day.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Royal Mail pledges support for Armed Forces Covenant

    Royal Mail joins over 600 companies who have publicly pledged to support the Armed Forces

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • MOD announces final recipient of £40m Veterans Accommodation Fund

    The MOD has chosen a housing project that helps elderly veterans and widows as the final scheme to benefit from the one-off fund

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Get involved in VJ Day 70

    VJ Day commemorations are happening on and around 15 August across the country, with HM Government hosting a ceremony for veterans and their families in London.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Prime Minister announces employment support for armed forces community

    Prime Minister David Cameron has announced support for the armed forces and their families with finding work when they leave the forces.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Employers and Reservists celebrate Reserves Day

    Reservists ditch their civilian work clothes in favour of military uniform to show their commitment on Reserves Day

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Armed Forces Day Flag flies across Whitehall

    Government departments across Whitehall demonstrate their continued support for the Armed Forces to kick off week of celebrations.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Government flies flag for armed forces

    To support the UK’s armed forces, all government departments across Whitehall will fly the Armed Forces flag throughout Armed Forces Week.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Soldiers move into new homes at MOD Stafford

    Soldiers and their families are moving into hundreds of new homes built for service personnel relocating to MOD Stafford from Germany.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government