Armed Forces to pilot year-long ‘Foundation Scheme’ for under-25s in 2026
The Armed Forces will launch a paid year-long “Foundation Scheme” in March 2026, offering around 150 under-25s the chance to…
1,000 military homes upgraded ahead of schedule as housing overhaul accelerates
1,000 of the most dilapidated military homes have been refurbished ahead of schedule, with a further 250 now set for…
UK commits £600m air defence package to Ukraine, including automated counter-drone turrets
The UK has announced a £600m air-defence package for Ukraine, including automated counter-drone turrets, RAVEN and GRAVEHAWK systems, and more…
Primary care data offers new insight into veterans’ health
Researchers have shown that routine GP records can be used to build a far clearer picture of the health of…
Grant to fund new care coordinator for veterans in north west England
Walking With The Wounded has secured a two-year grant from the St James’s Place Charitable Foundation to expand frontline support…
Do it or ditch it: Lead by example
Bev James, CEO of The Academy Group, shares with us the 'Do It! Or Ditch It' approach to leadership...
RNRMC opens new transition grants for working-age veterans
The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) has opened applications for a new funding programme aimed at supporting working-age…
Extra travel support to help 35,000 service personnel get home for Christmas
Tens of thousands of Armed Forces personnel will receive government-funded travel support this Christmas to help them reunite with family…
Defence funding helps small businesses scale innovations
As the UK marked Small Business Saturday, the Ministry of Defence highlighted how dedicated innovation funding is enabling small firms…
Dame Sue Gray appointed CEO of Armed Forces Equine Charity
The Armed Forces Equine Charity (AFEC) has appointed Dame Sue Gray as its new chief executive, marking a significant transition…
What to expect from the recruitment process in 2026
Giles O'Halloran casts his expert eye over the recruitment process as a whole and explains how best to manage expectations...
UK develops ‘world’s first’ mobile brain scanner to study blast exposure in real time
A world-first mobile brain scanner capable of measuring the immediate effects of blast exposure on military personnel is being developed…
