When defence and security is the right move – and when it can hold you back
Many service leavers naturally gravitate toward defence and security roles due to familiarity with military environments and employer understanding of…
Construction begins on new Royal Engineers facilities at Catterick
Construction has begun on new living, working and training facilities at Marne Barracks in Catterick for the 21 Engineer Regiment's…
FiMT awards over £350,000 to evaluate Armed Forces casework support
Forces in Mind Trust has awarded £357,574 to SSAFA to evaluate the impact of its Armed Forces Casework Service through…
Veterans Pride event to bring Armed Forces LGBTQIA+ community together in Liverpool
Veterans Pride brings together LGBTQIA+ military members, serving personnel and allies in Liverpool on July 24, 2026. The Rainbow Honours-recognised…
Andrew Waddington’s journey from soldier to construction leader
Former Royal Engineer Andrew Waddington transitioned from military infrastructure work in conflict zones to civilian construction leadership, overcoming knowledge gaps…
FiMT awards funding to improve mental health care for former Service personnel
Forces in Mind Trust has awarded £71,695 to Centre for Mental Health to research how mainstream mental health services recognise…
Europe’s largest drone testing centre opens in Swindon
Europe's largest drone testing centre has opened in Swindon, helping the UK accelerate defence innovation and rapidly deploy new uncrewed…
Holderness appointed president of Blind Veterans UK
Alan Holderness, a blind veteran from Blackburn, has been appointed president of Blind Veterans UK, the national charity supporting vision-impaired…
Construction is more than trades: the roles veterans should know about
Construction offers far more than just trades—veterans should also consider management, planning, logistics, safety, and coordination roles that often suit…
FiMT calls for better data sharing across military transition support
Forces in Mind Trust calls for improved data sharing and coordination across military transition support services. A new policy brief…
Universities and colleges awarded £80 million to boost defence skills
Twenty-four universities and colleges in England have received £80 million in government funding to create nearly 2,500 new student places…
Defence Housing Service appoints interim chair as satisfaction with military homes rises
The Ministry of Defence has appointed Natalie Elphicke Ross OBE as interim chair of the new Defence Housing Service, which…
