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Message to the nation to mark 75th anniversary of VE Day
Her Majesty The Queen will send a message to the nation on Friday 8 May which marks the 75th anniversary of VE Day
• His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales will read an extract from King George VI’s diary from 8 May 1945
• Members of The Royal Family, the Prime Minister and the Culture Secretary will take part ...
Changes to Veterans UK Services due to Coronavirus
In line with the Government public health advise due to the Coronavirus outbreak there are a number of changes to Veterans Services
In line with the Government public health advise due to the Coronavirus outbreak there are a number of changes to Veterans Services
These precautions mean that there will be changes to some of the serv...
The Armed Forces Veterans Resettlement Expo returns for 2020
The Pathfinder International Magazine Armed Forces & Veterans Resettlement Expo is back for 2020, with the first event of the year taking place at the London Metropolitan University on April 2nd 2020.
The Pathfinder International Magazine Armed Forces & Veterans Resettlement Expois back for 2020, with the first event of the year taking place at the London Metropolitan University on April 2nd 202...
Forces Reunited Special Offers – New Car Discounts
Forces Reunited are proud to present Forces Cars Direct, with a unique new car programme available for all veterans and serving Armed Forces personnel
Forces Reunited are proud to present Forces Cars Direct, with a unique new car programme available for all veterans and serving Armed Forces personnel.
Established in 2001 by an ex-Army soldier, Forces C... brings savings of up to 35% for UK based ex-military personnel and current serving troops from all services, and offers the widest range of new cars for you to choose from.
Military veterans to be guaranteed interviews for government jobs
Military veterans are to be guaranteed interviews for civil service jobs as part of a pilot scheme to boost their employment prospects.
Military veterans are to be guaranteed interviews for civil service jobs, the government has announced.
The initiative, launched by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs in the Cabinet Office, underlines th....
New BBC Series – UNFORGOTTEN
BBC Two has commissioned a new three-part series from Blink Films. They wish to speak with veterans from the Gulf War, Falklands War, Northern Ireland, Suez, and Korea War
New BBC Series - UNFORGOTTEN
BBC Two has commissioned a new three-part series from Blink Films, which reveals the personal stories of ordinary people caught up in some of the most extraordinary events i...
Military veterans to get discounted train tickets
Military veterans Railcard for cheaper train fares to be launched on Armistice Day 2020
• New railcard, available from Armistice Day this year, will help boost veterans’ job prospects and strengthen family bonds through cheaper travel
• Over 830,000 eligible for a third off their fares, s...
Babcock Trophy Army Vs Navy Rugby Match
The Army and the Royal Navy Rugby Unions are pleased to announce that this seasons Army v Navy match will be played at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 2nd May, 2020.
Babcock Trophy Army Vs Navy Rugby Match
The Army and the Royal Navy Rugby Unions are pleased to announce that this seasons Army v Navymatch will be played at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 2nd May, 2020...
Identifying the British armed forces personnel discovered in former battlefields
Following the discovery of the remains of British Service personnel from historic conflicts, the MOD War Detectives attempt to identify the remains.
Who Are the MOD War Detectives?
The MOD War Detectivesare a small group of dedicated Ministry of Defence personnel based at Imjin Barracks, Gloucester. Their official name is the MOD Joint Casualty and...
14-year-old school boy Joshua Dyer has won praise from across the world for his Remembrance poem
Discover the Remembrance poem written by talented 14-year-old Joshua Dyer dedicated to our fallen
'Josh Dyer from Leominster wins acclaim for Remembrance poem'
A 14 year old schoolboy’s Remembrance poem has won praise from across the world after his mother posted it on Facebook.
'One Thousand Men Ar...
Forces Help To Buy scheme extended for Royal Navy, Army and RAF personnel
A Government scheme to help Royal Navy, Army and RAF personnel get on the property ladder has been extended until the end of 2022
Royal Navy, Army and RAF personnel's help to buy scheme extended
The Forces Help to Buy scheme has lent over £280 million to over 18,000 armed forces applicants since its introduction in 2014.
The schem...
Forces Reunited Special Offers
Forces Reunited are proud to present Forces Cars Direct, with a unique new car programme available for all veterans and serving Armed Forces personnel
Forces Reunited are proud to present Forces Cars Direct, with a unique new car programme available for all veterans and serving Armed Forces personnel.
Established in 2001 by an ex-Army soldier, Forces C... brings savings of up to 35% for UK based ex-military personnel and current serving troops from all services, and offers the widest range of new cars for you to choose from.
Would You Like to Reunite With A Lost Love?
TV Production Company Wall to Wall are offering a helping hand to soulmates keen to reunite with old flames after spending years apart
Wall to Wall Media, the makers of Long Lost Family are currently casting for a new programme provisionally entitled 'Long Lost Love Stories'.
The one hour programme will offer those keen to be reunited w...
Damaged caused to Commonwealth war graves
Police are appealing for witnesses after 12 Commonwealth War Graves in Belfast City Cemetery have been smashed.
Commonwealth war graves have been damaged in an 'appalling' attack in Belfast City Cemetery.
Police say they were alerted to the damage of three graves on Friday 4th October with another nine reported ...
RAF veteran with no family dies age 100
Appeal For Mourners To Attend Funeral Of An RAF War Veteran Who Had No Family
Broughton House | Oswald Dixon
Appeal For Mourners To Attend Funeral Of An RAF War Veteran Who Had No Family
RAF war veteran Oswald Dixon passed away on Wednesday, September 25, aged 100 in the care of ...
British Army soldiers’ skills mapped to the Scottish qualifications framework
Infantry soldiers across the UK and those who settle in Scotland will be able to more easily match their military training qualifications to employers
Infantry soldiers across the UK and those who settle in Scotland will be able to more easily match their military training qualifications to employers’ needs and study requirements in Scotland, thanks...
£5 Million Funding for Office for Veterans’ Affairs
Government kickstarts Office for Veterans’ Affairs with £5m funding
Chancellor Sajid Javid will announce a £5 million funding boost this September as part of his spending round, backing up the Government’s promise to tackle the challenges faced by our nation’s proud v...
Gulf war veteran’s firm racks up £100 million in savings for military community
To mark 18 years in business, Forces Cars Direct Ltd, has announced a new milestone: £100 million in savings on car purchases passed on to the military community and everyday heroes since 2001.
After leaving the Army and becoming disheartened with the lack of appreciation or support extended to military personnel by companies on civvy street, Steve established Forces Cars Directto offer subst...
Ben Wallace has been announced as the new Defence Secretary
Ben Wallace has been announced as the new Defence Secretary as part of Boris Johnson's cabinet shake-up.
Ben Wallace has been announced as the new Defence Secretary as part of Boris Johnson's cabinet shake-up.
Mr Wallace takes over the position from his predecessor Penny Mordaunt.
The Wyre and Preston Nort...
Armed Forces Expected To Get Pay Rise
Public sector workers including teachers, soldiers and police officers will reportedly be given pay rises above inflation as part of new government plans
Public sector workers including teachers, soldiers and police officers will reportedly be given pay rises above inflation as part of new government plans.
Theresa May is expected to make the announceme...