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First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Veterans UK has launched a new online service for Armed Forces Compensation and War Pension claims.
Committed to listening to veterans and improving our services. Our customer journey maps to help with Armed Forces compensation and pensions are now online.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
For MOD’s Veterans UK, listening to and learning about how veterans access and experience their services is extremely important.
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
Serving personnel across the UK will be entitled to free wraparound childcare from September as part of new measures announced today by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace.
Guidance video which provides helpful information you might need if claiming for compensation under either the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme or the War Pension Scheme.
On the year anniversary of the recommendations made by Sarah Atherton MP in her report, defence looks back at the measures introduced.
Guidance on getting an extra payment to help with the cost of living if you’re entitled to certain benefits or tax credits.
In recognition of the immensely valuable contribution that thousands of overseas personnel make to the UK while serving, the Government has announced that visa fees will be waived for those who have served in the UK Armed Fo…
The Minister for Defence People and Veterans, Leo Docherty, endorsed the VAPCs' new supplementary Terms of Reference, enabling VAPC members to represent all veterans and their families in their region.
Changes to the Enhanced Learning Credits, Further Education and Higher Education schemes come into effect from 30 March 2021.
Dozens of support measures are outlined today in the UK Government’s official response to Andrew Selous MP’s report ‘Living in Our Shoes – understanding the needs of UK Armed Forces families.’
Every member of the Royal Navy can now boost their mental health and fitness with access to an offline version of the mental health platform HeadFIT.
Welsh Secretary tells Parliament that UK Government is exploring ways to establish the first ever Veterans Commissioner for Wales.
Important information for Veterans UK Customers affected by the McCloud Remedy
New legislation to help ensure armed forces personnel, veterans and their families are not disadvantaged by their service when accessing key public services.
Thousands more military families are benefiting from free childcare, accommodation upgrades and tailored career guidance, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace announced today as he outlined recent measures to support service famili…
Hundreds of Afghan staff who find themselves at risk as a result of their work to support British Armed Forces will be able to relocate to the UK under a new scheme announced by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Home Secreta…
From 1 January 2021, you may no longer be able to use a British bank account for your War Pension Scheme, Armed Forces Compensation Scheme or Armed Forces Pension Scheme payments.
The Forces Employment Charity (RFEA) is launching a new partnership with TechVets, an organisation dedicated to building a bridge for veterans into cyber security and the technology sector.
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