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Ten employers have been presented with the prestigious Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award at a special ceremony in Cardiff.
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal pays her respects to fallen soldiers from the Scottish regiments in northern France.
The Battle of Arnhem was one of the most audacious endeavours of the Second World War. On the 80th anniversary, discover selected stories from the front line.
Two recently-identified British soldiers of the Second World War have been laid to rest with full military honours.
Defence Ministers present Etherton Ribbon to LGBT Veterans at symbolic ceremony.
Nominations are now open for His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Certificate Of Merit awards.
Staff working on the DragonFire laser energy weapon were among those commended by the Vice Chief of the Defence Staff and Chief of the General Staff.
We’re delighted to announce that an amazing 19 organisations in Wales have achieved the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award for 2024.
Members of Strategic Command have been recognised in His Majesty King Charles’ Birthday Honours List and Operational Awards List for their services to Defence.
A number of military personnel have been granted state honours in the King’s Birthday Honours list for their work in the Armed Forces.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Dozens of veterans of the Normandy Landings gathered at Southwick House in Hampshire today as a week of events marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day begins.
30 children visited 10 Downing Street and HMS Belfast for the ultimate D-Day history lesson, transported on a Second World War-era red London bus.
Thousands of Armed Forces personnel and members of the public will take part in events in Normandy and Portsmouth this June.
A World War 1 soldier from Dundee who was identified in part through possible tartan fragments and a thistle brooch, has finally been laid to rest with full military honours.
More than a century after his death, the grave of World War 1 soldier Lance Corporal (L/Cpl) Edward Smith has finally been marked.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak today launched the commemorations for the 80th anniversary of D-Day by lighting a torch that will tour the UK before travelling to France.
The efforts of 12 people from across Gwynedd, including two young cadets, have been recognised by the King’s representative for the county.
The efforts of 14 people, including 9 young cadets from across Gwent have been recognised by the King’s representative for the county.
The Wider Service medal recognises the contribution of service personnel fulfilling crucial operational roles
The annual Ministry of Defence (MOD) Sanctuary Awards were held today, 19 March, recognising the outstanding sustainability and conservation efforts across the MOD in the past year.
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