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From The Rt Hon Anna Soubry
  • Campaign launched to boost Armed Forces’ voter registration

    A campaign has been launched to encourage more soldiers, sailors and airmen to register to vote in this year’s General Election

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Service Complaints Commissioner takes up post

    The MOD is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicola Williams as the new Service Complaints Commissioner for the armed forces.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister encourages further support under the Community Covenant

    Defence Minister Anna Soubry has reminded local authorities of their pledge made by signing up to the Armed Forces Community Covenant.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New support package for Gurkha veterans

    Measures to improve financial and social support have been announced by the Government in response to an inquiry into Gurkha welfare.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ofsted awards RAF Apprenticeship Scheme top marks

    The RAF Apprenticeship Scheme has been graded as ‘Outstanding’. It is one of the highest performing apprenticeship providers in the country.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Uk4u Thanks! Christmas Box campaign launched

    The annual Christmas Box campaign was launched today – 100 years since the first Christmas boxes were sent during the First World War

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Preferred candidate for Service Complaints Commissioner announced

    The Ministry of Defence today announced the Government’s preferred candidate to succeed Dr Susan Atkins.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister for Portsmouth accelerates deal to create 3,700 jobs

    A massive component of the Portsmouth and Southampton City Deal which will create 3,700 permanent jobs moves a step closer.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Communities remember our Armed Forces

    Local communities, schoolchildren and cadets have had the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of First World War heroes.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 2014 Sanctuary Award winners announced

    The Ministry of Defence has announced the winners of its prestigious Sanctuary Awards.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Veterans minister praises work to improve welfare of the armed forces community

    Defence minister Anna Soubry delivered a keynote speech at the annual general meeting of the Confederation of Service Charities (Cobseo).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Veterans minister praises mental health charity

    Defence minister Anna Soubry spoke on Wednesday at the annual general meeting (AGM) of veterans' mental health charity Combat Stress.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DIO welcomes new strategic business partner

    The Defence Infrastructure Organisation has today welcomed its new strategic business partner, Capita working with URS and PA Consulting.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Armed forces learning

    A resource for key stages 1 to 4 has been launched to educate children about the work of the UK armed forces.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Celebrating the armed forces covenant

    The Prime Minister recognised the work of service personnel and employers at his annual armed forces reception last night.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Rewarding military and civilian medical excellence

    Nominations for the 2014 Military and Civilian Health Partnership Awards are now open.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 9 in 10 reservists wear their uniforms with pride

    A new survey has revealed three quarters of UK reservists are satisfied in the reserve forces, and 82% would recommend joining to others.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Covenant boost for armed forces community

    The Queen's Speech has set out legislation for the creation of a service complaints ombudsman to protect and support the UK armed forces.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Liverpool Football Club supports UK forces

    Premiership side becomes the first football club to show its support for the UK armed forces by signing the corporate covenant.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Healthcare reservists in the armed forces

    Plans to expand the number of NHS staff who train as reservists for the armed forces have been explored in a major reservist summit.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government