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Details of the medals awarded to serving members of the armed forces, veterans and MOD employees; and who can receive them.
Designated days when the Union Flag must be flown on UK government buildings. UK government buildings are also encouraged to fly the Union Flag all year round.
Booklet detailing the medals awarded during service in the British armed forces.
This Joint Service Publication is a guide to the policy on the honours and awards which are available to members of the armed forces.
The Nuclear Test Medal is a commemorative medal to recognise the United Kingdom’s Nuclear Test Programme during the period 1952 and 1967.
The annual Sanctuary Awards recognise outstanding conservation and sustainability efforts across the Ministry of Defence (MOD) estate.
The Advisory Military Sub-Committee (AMSC) considers claims for medallic recognition of past military service.
Honours are revoked where an individual is deemed to have brought the honours system into disrepute. This page lists those whose honours have been forfeited.
Guidance on the restoration of Military Medals to personnel discharged on the basis of their sexuality.
A series of events will be taking place in the UK and France, to commemorate the lives lost on 6 June 1944 and during the ensuing Battle of Normandy.
The MOD's annual Sanctuary Awards showcased sustainability across the MOD estate and highlighted projects to reduce plastic waste, conserve rare species, restore heritage assets, reduce emissions and save electricity.
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