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Ex-service personnel across the country have stepped up to support those in need during the COVID pandemic, new research sponsored by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) has shown.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Thousands more businesses, charities and public organisations have this year pledged to support veterans, service personnel and their families by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.
Several government departments are starting a new initiative today to make it easier for veterans to secure employment in the Civil Service.
The annual Armed Forces Covenant Report has been published today.
The Queen's Speech prioritises both veterans and service personnel with a promise to further incorporate the Armed Forces Covenant in law.
The Defence Secretary has congratulated the 100 employers who have been recognised for their support of personnel, veterans and their families.
The Ministry of Defence's Defence Electronics and Components Agency (DECA) signalled their commitment to veterans by signing the Armed Forces Covenant at a ceremony at their facility in Sealand, Deeside on Friday 14 Jun…
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Two Government Ministers have written to universities calling on them to step up provisions for the forces community and sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant.
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has joined Armed Forces personnel to begin the countdown
Major players from across the automotive industry, including Jaguar Land Rover and Westway Nissan, today launched a new initiative to help service leavers and veterans take up jobs in the sector motor industry.
From fighter jets to training veterans, thousands of small businesses across the UK are helping to keep Britain safe through their vital services to Defence, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson said today as he marked Small B…
Payment technology company signs up to the Armed Forces Covenant.
The first ever UK-wide strategy on the delivery of support for veterans has been published today.
First ever UK-wide strategy on the delivery of support for veterans published
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has praised Britain’s forces-friendly businesses at an awards ceremony in central London.
The MOD and new not-for-profit TechVets have joined forces to help more veterans become cyber warriors.
Britain’s top supporters of the armed forces have been revealed today, with a record number of businesses, charities and public sector bodies winning awards.
There are just 100 days until Llandudno becomes the national focus for Armed Forces Day.
Burial services will be held on 27 and 28 March in France for first world war soldiers, a rededication service will also be held for Serjeant John MacKenzie.
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