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We’re delighted to announce that an amazing 19 organisations in Wales have achieved the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award for 2024.
Sea Cadets Sefton became the first Sea Cadet unit to sign the Armed Forces Covenant.
Cardiff Business Club signs the Armed Forces Covenant alongside Cardiff Bus at its latest event, sponsored by Wales RFCA.
Lidl GB became a pioneer in the retail sector by signing the Armed Forces Covenant at the historic Horse Guards.
Personnel leaving the military are to receive more support for finding jobs in civilian life thanks to a new contract between the Ministry of Defence and Reed.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The reviews have offered recommendations to improve the experience of those requiring veterans’ welfare or compensation services.
Nearly 200 organisations have been recognised in this year's Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Awards, the highest number since it launched in 2013.
Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) has been recognised for its work going above and beyond for its veterans, reservists, cadet force and their families.
A one-off payment of £87,500 for eligible spouses in recognition of those who forfeited their pensions prior to 2015.
John Lewis becomes the 10,000th signatory for the Armed Forces Covenant - Minister for Defence People, Veterans and Service Families attends latest signing at HQ
A speech from Minister Johnny Mercer to the annual conference of the Veterans Trauma Network.
The Armed Forces Covenant and Veterans Annual Report, published by the Government today and covering the period 2021-2022, details the key improvements and progress on the Covenant’s core goals
The MOD has backed a new legal Duty that supports Armed Forces personnel, their families and Veterans.
The government has launched the first ever UK-wide survey, for veterans and their families.
More than 150 organisations have been recognised by the UK Government for their outstanding support towards the Armed Forces community.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Defence has delivered new legislation to ensure Armed Forces personnel, veterans and their families are better supported when accessing key public services.
The Defence Electronics and Components Agency has once again been recognised for its support to the Armed Forces receiving the ERS Gold Award
140 organisations have received the Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award for their outstanding support towards the Armed Forces community, Defence Minister Leo Docherty announced today.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging to advocate for recruitment and retention of ex-military personnel across the automotive industry.
The Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) has today announced the appointment of new Director Jessie Owen.
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