Skip to main content

News and communications

Skip to results
109 results sorted by Updated (newest)
From Parliamentary Under Secretary of State and Minister for Defence Veterans, Reserves and Personnel
  • Men and women of 4th Mechanized Brigade have marched through London to the Houses of Parliament to mark their return from Afghanistan.

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

  • Five more Australian soldiers have been identified from the First World War mass graves found in northern France.

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

  • A new training programme and website to help improve the financial awareness of UK Service personnel has been launched today.

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

  • An adaptive sports and adventure training centre to aid the recovery of injured Service people has been officially opened at Lilleshall.

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

  • Veterans of the Arctic Convoys and Bomber Command will begin receiving new awards in recognition of their heroic service within weeks.

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

  • A new benefit will mean that seriously injured armed forces veterans will be guaranteed financial support of around £7,000 a year for life.

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

  • Former Service personnel and their families are being asked how the transition to civilian life could be improved for Armed Forces leavers.

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

  • Nominations are now open for this year's Military and Civilian Health Partnership Awards which were launched today in Cardiff and Edinburgh.

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

  • Service personnel are urging members of the public to avoid sending unsolicited Christmas gifts and packages to operational theatres.

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

  • The Prime Minister has welcomed Sir John Holmes' review into the rules and principles governing the award of military campaign medals

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

  • TV presenter and journalist Lorraine Kelly joined members of the Royal Marines on a zip wire from Wellington Arch in London today.

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

  • Speech by Mark Francois, Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans.

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

  • Speech by Mark Francois, Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans.

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

  • Armed Forces personnel will continue to receive one of the best and most valuable public service pensions, under a new scheme announced today by the Ministry of Defence.

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

  • Armed Forces personnel will continue to receive one of the best and most valuable public service pensions under a new scheme announced today.

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

  • Speech delivered by Mark Francois, Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans at the Medical Services Training Group, Ash Vale, Aldershot on Tuesday 2 October 2012.

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

  • More communities across the country are coming up with innovative ideas and initiatives to improve the lives of Service personnel and their families, the Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans Mark Francois has…

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

  • Speech by Mark Francois, Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans.

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

  • His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales and Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall will today open the new Jubilee Rehabilitation Complex at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) in Headley Court.

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

  • With the Christmas countdown now underway, the MOD is reiterating its plea to the general public not to send unsolicited gifts and packages to members of the Armed Forces. Whilst undoubtedly well-intentioned, such generosity…

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