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From The Rt Hon Johnny Mercer
  • Service Complaints Ombudsman Appointment announcement

    The Ministry of Defence is pleased to announce the appointment of Mariette Hughes as the next Service Complaints Ombudsman for the UK Armed Forces.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary hails support for military families

    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…

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Veterans step up to support those in need during COVID pandemic, new research finds

    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.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • ‘Good progress’ made in tackling unacceptable behaviour in the military

    Good progress has been made introducing new measures to clamp down on unacceptable behaviour in the military, an independent review released today has concluded.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Nation falls silent for Remembrance Sunday

    The UK will fall silent today as the country marks the annual Remembrance Sunday Service .

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Veterans’ Office marks one year since establishment

    Ministers met veteran charities and service leaders yesterday to discuss high priority issues in the sector, in a visit to mark one year since the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) started its work programme.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Captain Sir Tom Moore presented with first Veterans Railcard

    Military veteran presented with new railcard ahead of its launch.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Veterans urged to access unprecedented amount of mental health support

    As the UK marks World Mental Health Day, Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer is urging ex-service personnel to access the wide range of mental health support now on offer.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Civil Service starts guaranteed interview scheme for veterans

    Several government departments are starting a new initiative today to make it easier for veterans to secure employment in the Civil Service.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Troops and veterans one step closer to stronger legal protection

    The Overseas Operations Bill for service personnel and veterans will be laid before Parliament today for its Second Reading.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Extra funding for service charities as veterans’ support is stepped up

    Today the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) and the MOD have announced that 100 UK Armed Forces charities will benefit from nearly £6-million of extra funding to support serving personnel, veterans and their families during…

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Anti-bullying helpline now live

    A confidential helpline has launched to provide support for defence personnel experiencing or witnessing bullying, harassment or discrimination.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Office for Veterans' Affairs marks one year since creation

    An opinion piece from Johnny Mercer, Minister for Defence People and Veterans, to mark one year since the establishment of the Office for Veterans' Affairs. The article was originally published by the Telegraph.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New anti-bullying helpline to clamp down on poor behaviour in the military

    A new helpline providing support for service personnel experiencing or witnessing bullying, harassment or discrimination has been set up by the Ministry of Defence to clamp down on instances of unacceptable behaviour in the …

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Parliament approves veterans question in next Census

    Former Armed Forces personnel will for the first time be able to identify themselves as veterans in the next Census, following new legislation passed today.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Social housing to be prioritised for veterans

    New measures announced to provide improved access for members of the Armed Forces, veterans and their families to social housing.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New study to understand effect of COVID-19 on veterans

    A new study to understand the effect of coronavirus on former service personnel is to be launched today, veterans minister Johnny Mercer has announced.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Funding to support armed forces charities doing vital work during pandemic

    Defence Minister Johnny Mercer announces extra funding to support frontline armed forces charities across the UK.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Armed Forces protected from vexatious claims in important step

    New laws to protect military personnel and veterans from vexatious claims and the cycle of re-investigations will be introduced today.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Addressing suicides among veterans and serving personnel

    Minister for Defence People and Veterans, Johnny Mercer, delivered an oral statement to Parliament on addressing suicides among veterans and serving personnel.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government