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Get military records of service for the Royal Navy (including Royal Marines), British Army and Royal Air Force - who can apply, how long it takes, cost, how to apply.

• Overview

  You can apply for either: your own records of service if you are, or have…

• Apply for your own records

  You can apply for your records if you are, or have been, a member of the…

• Apply for the records of a deceased serviceperson

  Records of service for the deceased are held by the Ministry of Defence…

• If you want to complain

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• Updated: 21 December 2017

Get help and extra support when dealing with HMRC if you have additional needs - for example you have a disability or health condition, if English is not your first language or if you’re experiencing domestic abuse or financial hardship.

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• Updated: 9 November 2023

Guidance to help you assess if artificial intelligence (AI) is the right technology for your challenge.

• Updated: 10 June 2019

Find resources to help you develop a whole school or college approach to mental health and wellbeing.

• Updated: 14 July 2025

How the Revitalising Trusts Programme can help your inactive or ineffective charity.

• Updated: 4 September 2025

A novel laser detection system developed by Sentinel Photonics has evolved from a promising concept to commercial technology through DASA and Dstl support.

• Updated: 27 January 2026

• Updated: 14 July 2022