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From Parliamentary Under Secretary of State and Minister for Defence Veterans, Reserves and Personnel
  • Flying the flag for equality

    The UK armed forces have come second in the first league table of the most gay-friendly militaries in the world.

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

  • Armed Forces discount card launched in time for Christmas

    A brand new discount card, exclusively for members of the Armed Forces, their families and veterans, will be rolled out next week.

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

  • Former forces to get help with housing

    Thousands of veterans are set to benefit from £40 million of funding for nationwide housing projects.

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

  • MOD wins award for creating gay-friendly workplace

    The MOD is among a list of top employers who have been recognised for creating inclusive workplaces for lesbian, gay and bisexual employees.

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

  • Car prices driven down for armed forces

    A new discount programme launched today could save armed forces members and their families thousands of pounds on the cost of a new car.

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

  • Second female Air-Vice Marshal

    Sue Gray has become the second female Air Vice-Marshal in the Royal Air Force this year.

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

  • Armed Forces Covenant projects benefit from funding

    Service personnel, veterans and their families are to benefit from £65 million that is being spent on projects to help improve their lives.

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

  • Soldier receives UK's first mind-controlled robot arm

    A soldier who lost an arm while in Afghanistan has become the first person in the UK to receive a mind-controlled prosthetic limb.

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

  • Lorraine Kelly launches Christmas Box appeal

    Journalist and broadcaster Lorraine Kelly today launched the uk4u Thanks! Christmas Box campaign.

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

  • Armed Forces Minister visits RAF Fylingdales

    Armed Forces Minister Mark Francois has visited the heart of the UK's missile defence system as part of a wider tour of air defence assets.

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

  • Archbishop of Canterbury visits MOD on Armistice Day

    The Archbishop of Canterbury has visited the Ministry of Defence on the 95th anniversary of the armistice that ended the First World War.

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

  • Prime Minister hosts first annual Armed Forces charities reception

    David Cameron announces £9 million funding for military charities and first 50 companies signed up to Forces Covenant at reception.

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

  • Charities' employment support for Armed Forces

    Armed Forces community members seeking a pathway to employment are set to benefit from the launch of new support organisation 'SORTED!'

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

  • Defence industry backs armed forces covenant

    A group of defence industry companies yesterday signed the armed forces corporate covenant at the DSEI exhibition.

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

  • Businesses urged to support Armed Forces community

    Businesses and charities across the UK are now able to pledge their support to the Armed Forces by signing the new Corporate Covenant.

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

  • Military community's views sought

    MOD is canvassing the opinions of UK Service personnel and their families on the modernisation of terms and conditions of military service.

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

  • Careers service launched for injured heroes

    Injured and wounded Service personnel are being given access to new career opportunities with the launch of the Recovery Career Services.

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

  • Korean War 60th anniversary events

    The MOD and Westminster Abbey will formally mark the bravery and dedication of those who fought in the Korean War over 60 years ago.

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

  • PM tours new RAF accommodation

    Prime Minister David Cameron and Defence Minister Mark Francois conducted a welfare and housing visit at RAF Brize Norton on Friday 3 May.

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

  • New mental health support app for Service personnel

    A new iPhone app has been launched to provide serving Armed Forces personnel with mental health support and information.

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