Local staff who worked for the UK Government in Afghanistan, including many who worked as interpreters for UK forces in the country, will be eligible for expedited relocation to the UK under the Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy (ARAP), the Defence Secretary and Home Secretary have announced.
Read moreService personnel from non-UK nations could be offered indefinite leave to remain in the UK for free under a new public consultation launched today by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Home Secretary Priti Patel.
Read moreOn 21 March, the 2021 census will ask respondents to state if they have ever served in the UK Armed Forces, Regular or Reserve.
Read moreThe MOD are conducting a public consultation to assess the need for published information on UK armed forces service leavers by geographic location.
Read moreGuidance on the restoration of Military Medals to personnel discharged on the basis of their sexuality.
Read moreNew legislation to help ensure armed forces personnel, veterans and their families are not disadvantaged by their service when accessing key public services.
Read moreGuidance for those receiving War Pension Scheme, Armed Forces Compensation Scheme or Armed Forces Pension Scheme payments and living in the European Union.
Read moreGood progress has been made introducing new measures to clamp down on unacceptable behaviour in the military, an independent review released today has concluded.
Read moreThe Report sets out major achievements of the Armed Forces Covenant and highlights remaining challenges and new commitments.
Read moreThousands more businesses, charities and public organisations have this year pledged to support veterans, service personnel and their families by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.
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Afghanistan support
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