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  • Prince Harry leads tributes at the Bastion Memorial Service

    Prince Harry has joined families and members of the Armed Forces at the Bastion Memorial Service of Rededication at the National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire, to remember those who gave their lives during Combat Operati…

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Shangri-la Dialogue, Singapore's 50th birthday.

    Speech by Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The Bastion Memorial Service of Dedication

    The service of Dedication will be held on 11 June at the National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Armed Forces Day: one month to go

    There is one month to go until Armed Forces Day 2015 and plans are well advanced for the upcoming events across the country.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New recognition for Reserve and Regular military service

    Reserve forces will be rewarded for their commitment with a new post nominal award, while regulars may receive a new Long Service medal.

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

  • 100 Day countdown to Armed Forces Day 2015

    Today (Thursday) marks exactly 100 days until Armed Forces Day 2015, taking place on Saturday 27 June.

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

  • Vodafone pledges support for Armed Forces Covenant

    Telecommunications giant Vodafone UK has signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant.

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

  • Making space for ex-military personnel

    MOD continues to support the Armed Forces Covenant by making surplus estate available to small business and social enterprises.

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

  • New Libor funding to build veterans' accommodation

    As part of the government’s commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Prime Minister has announced it will provide £300,000 which will be used to provide shelter for homeless veterans.

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

  • Injured soldier speaks about importance of Covenant support

    The soldier met Job Centre Plus staff in Wales to help them understand the importance of the Armed Forces Covenant.

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

  • Speech to the Transatlantic Forum of the Christian Social Union

    Speech by Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence.

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

  • Latest Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report

    What is the UK government doing to honour its commitment to support the armed forces community?

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

  • New support package for Gurkha veterans

    Measures to improve financial and social support have been announced by the Government in response to an inquiry into Gurkha welfare.

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

  • Ernst and Young demonstrate support for Armed Forces

    Ernst and Young has pledged their support for the armed forces community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.

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

  • Annual Armed Forces Covenant report published

    The Armed Forces Covenant annual report 2014 has been presented to Parliament, detailing the progress and successes of the past year.

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

  • Thousands of forces families put down roots

    More than £28 million has been loaned to armed forces families to enable them to buy their first homes or to move up the property ladder.

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

  • Armed Forces Hindu network launched at Diwali celebration

    A celebration of Diwali, the festival of lights, provided the ideal opportunity to launch the Armed Forces Hindu Network.

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

  • Tesco pledges support for UK Armed Forces

    Tesco becomes the first supermarket to sign up to the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant.

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

  • Moving Cenotaph vigil launches 2014 Poppy Appeal

    Armed Forces personnel joined members of the public taking part in "The Watch" - a vigil to launch The Royal British Legion’s annual appeal.

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

  • Final event of Normandy Veterans’ Association

    Lord Astor and Mark Francois joined D-Day veterans and their families for a special service at Westminster Abbey

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