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  • New Libor funding to build veterans' accommodation

    As part of the government’s commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Prime Minister has announced it will provide £300,000 which will be used to provide shelter for homeless veterans.

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

  • Injured soldier speaks about importance of Covenant support

    The soldier met Job Centre Plus staff in Wales to help them understand the importance of the Armed Forces Covenant.

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

  • Speech to the Transatlantic Forum of the Christian Social Union

    Speech by Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence.

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

  • Latest Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report

    What is the UK government doing to honour its commitment to support the armed forces community?

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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

  • Ernst and Young demonstrate support for Armed Forces

    Ernst and Young has pledged their support for the armed forces community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.

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

  • Annual Armed Forces Covenant report published

    The Armed Forces Covenant annual report 2014 has been presented to Parliament, detailing the progress and successes of the past year.

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

  • Thousands of forces families put down roots

    More than £28 million has been loaned to armed forces families to enable them to buy their first homes or to move up the property ladder.

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

  • Armed Forces Hindu network launched at Diwali celebration

    A celebration of Diwali, the festival of lights, provided the ideal opportunity to launch the Armed Forces Hindu Network.

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

  • Tesco pledges support for UK Armed Forces

    Tesco becomes the first supermarket to sign up to the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant.

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

  • Moving Cenotaph vigil launches 2014 Poppy Appeal

    Armed Forces personnel joined members of the public taking part in "The Watch" - a vigil to launch The Royal British Legion’s annual appeal.

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

  • Final event of Normandy Veterans’ Association

    Lord Astor and Mark Francois joined D-Day veterans and their families for a special service at Westminster Abbey

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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

  • Lord Ashcroft's veterans transition review: government response

    Oliver Letwin responds to the review, outlining how government will improve the experience of service personnel moving into civilian life.

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

  • Invictus Games team honoured at Pride of Britain Awards

    The achievements of the British armed forces Invictus Games team were recognised last night at the 16th annual Pride of Britain Awards.

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

  • More support for armed forces unsung heroes

    Hundreds of armed forces families are launching small businesses thanks to a programme aimed at supporting our service personnel.

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

  • Armed forces support Invictus Games

    Serving members of the armed forces are on hand to support their injured comrades, helping to make Invictus Games an international success.

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

  • Golden start for British troops at Invictus Games

    Team GB begin with a win on the opening day of the Games which highlight the importance of sport for recovering service personnel.

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

  • £1 million makeover for Armed Forces Memorial and support for Welsh veterans

    The Prime Minister is seeking to get agreement for an unprecedented international Armed Forces Declaration at the NATO summit this week.

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

  • Guildford to host Armed Forces Day 2015

    Next year's Armed Forces Day celebrations will take place in the historic town of Guildford.

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