tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2025-02-24T13:15:43+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-commits-to-get-more-veterans-into-meaningful-jobs 2025-02-24T13:15:43+00:00

Thousands of veterans and their family members across the UK will have access to enhanced career support thanks to government plans to expand Op ASCEND.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/digital-driving-licence-coming-this-year 2025-01-21T00:00:00+00:00

The UK government is launching a 188ÌåÓý Wallet and App to simplify access to services and documents like digital driver’s licences, alongside reforms to public sector technology to save £45 billion and drive efficiency and gâ€�

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/design-selected-for-lgbt-armed-forces-community-memorial 2025-01-14T19:34:27+00:00

A new memorial for the LGBT+ armed forces community will be constructed in the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/lgbt-veterans-to-receive-up-to-75-million-in-financial-recognition-for-historic-wrongs 2024-12-12T00:00:00+00:00

Government has launched £75 million LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme after discussions with veterans.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/digital-veteran-card-to-make-accessing-support-even-easier-for-ex-service-personnel 2024-11-10T08:00:07+00:00

New Digital Veteran Card to make sure former service personnel can prove their veteran status as easily as possible, enabling smoother access to often essential support.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/op-fortitude-arnolds-story 2024-11-09T00:00:00+00:00

We hear from Arnold Moyo, a British Army veteran who details his experience after his service.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-delivers-more-homes-for-heroes 2024-10-17T12:23:16+01:00

The UK government has announced veterans� capital housing grants totalling almost £3.7m. This funding will assist 14 organisations in providing support to veterans with housing needs by developing new build projects, or refu�

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ministry-of-defence-recognise-lgbt-veterans-in-milestone-ceremony-to-help-right-the-wrongs-of-the-past 2024-09-10T00:00:00+01:00

Defence Ministers present Etherton Ribbon to LGBT Veterans at symbolic ceremony.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/prime-minister-and-veterans-minister-announce-op-prosper-to-boost-veterans-employment 2024-04-12T00:00:00+01:00

The Prime Minister will meet veterans, businesses and charities today to announce dedicated employment support service.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-delivers-further-expansion-of-health-services-to-former-armed-forces-personnel 2024-03-13T16:44:56+00:00

The government has launched a campaign to help improve veterans� access to healthcare services, and opened applications to the £2.52 million Veterans Mobility Fund.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-director-to-lead-the-office-for-veterans-affairs-in-cabinet-office 2024-02-16T16:49:50+00:00

Today, Anisha Worbs has taken up her new role leading the Office for Veterans� Affairs.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-takes-action-in-response-to-the-etherton-review 2023-12-13T13:37:02+00:00

The Government has today launched the Application and Registration of Interest forms for new and planned restorative measures recommended by the Review.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/nuclear-test-veterans-recognised-for-contribution-to-uk-security 2023-11-29T09:22:53+00:00

Nuclear test veterans who made a unique contribution to the UK’s security and have received medals for their service have been praised at a dedicated reception.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/were-putting-veterans-at-the-heart-of-government 2023-11-24T12:07:09+00:00

An Op-Ed by Johnny Mercer, Minister for Veterans' Affairs, originally published in The Express.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/veterans-services-stepped-up-as-veterans-uk-brand-set-to-be-phased-out 2023-11-21T13:55:30+00:00

Veterans services in the UK are to receive a fresh start as the government today accepted the majority of recommendations from the Independent Review of UK Government Welfare Services for Veterans.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/his-majesty-the-king-to-unite-nation-in-annual-two-minute-silence-to-remember-fallen-heroes 2023-11-11T00:00:00+00:00

His Majesty The King will lead the nation, alongside the Prime Minister and defence chiefs, in a two-minute silence to remember those who died in conflict

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-medical-and-welfare-services-for-veterans-living-in-northern-ireland 2023-10-20T11:57:39+01:00

A new pilot will improve health and wellbeing services for veterans living in Northern Ireland, the Office for Veterans� Affairs has announced.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-fund-to-improve-access-to-support-for-female-veterans--2 2023-10-20T00:00:00+01:00

Women veterans who have suffered sexual trauma in the military will soon have access to improved clinical support within the UK healthcare and charity sector.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/expert-meeting-on-the-health-conditions-of-gulf-war-veterans 2023-10-03T09:25:53+01:00

On 12 September 2023, the Minister for Veterans' Affairs hosted a meeting to interrogate the evidence around Gulf War Illnesses.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/fund-reinstated-to-deliver-specialist-mobility-equipment-for-seriously-injured-veterans 2023-09-29T11:51:52+01:00

A new £2.52 million Veterans� Mobility Fund (VMF) is set to provide veterans across the UK with mobility equipment to improve their quality of life.