UK Personnel To Drawdown From Iraq
The UK is redeploying some military personnel from Iraq to the UK following a 60-day pause in Coalition and NATO…
UK Completes Training Of Somali Battalion
The UK has completed training of the first battalion of Somalia's National Army 8th Brigade at a facility in Baidoa,…
Coronavirus – Changes to Veterans UK Services
Veterans UK has suspended face-to-face welfare visits and cancelled medical examinations and appeal hearings to protect veterans and staff during…
Military Stands Up COVID Support Force
The Ministry of Defence establishes a new COVID Support Force, placing 10,000 additional military personnel on standby and training 150…
Hostile State Activity Body Announced
The UK government has publicly confirmed JSTAT, a joint state threats assessment team established in 2017 to counter hostile state…
Yachting Giant Supports Military Charity
Yacht charter company Sunsail has selected Turn to Starboard as its 2020 charity of the year. The sailing-based organisation supports…
Armed Forces Protected From ‘Vexatious Claims’
New legislation protects serving and former Armed Forces personnel from repeated investigations and vexatious legal claims related to overseas operations.…
Working From Home With Kids – Coping With The Pressure
Balancing work and home schooling simultaneously presents unique challenges requiring careful planning and realistic expectations. This guide offers practical strategies—including…
Blind Veteran Is Back In The Saddle
A 94-year-old blind veteran from Merseyside has returned to horse riding after 75 years, thanks to a rehabilitation program run…
Celeb Support For Disabled Veteran’s Challenge
TV actor Christopher Timothy visited Care for Veterans to support Warrant Officer Steve Boylan, a former Royal Engineer recovering from…
Incoming…Autonomous Ground Vehicle Systems
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded £5m in contracts to develop autonomous ground vehicles for front-line logistics resupply under…
Armed Forces & Veterans Resettlement Expo London Postponed
The Armed Forces & Veterans Resettlement Expo London, originally scheduled for April 2, has been postponed due to Covid-19 restrictions…
