Public consultation on new laws launches to protect armed forces from historical allegations
The Government asks public for views on new measures to ensure military personnel and veterans are not subject to repeated prosecutions.
Lowest paid in military receive bumper pay rise
An above inflation pay rise for the armed forces was announced, with the lowest paid soldiers, sailors and airmen and women receiving a 6% increase to ensure they receive a living wage.
Defence Secretary outlines ambitious space programme
At the RAF Air and Space Power conference today (18 Jul), Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt has outlined an ambitious space programme.
Defence Secretary calls for veteran-led support to be at the heart of mental health services
Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt has announced a new package of measures to boost mental health support for ex-service personnel. Following the Government’s allocation of £10 million to support veterans mental health, through the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, the new Defence Secretary has announced that up to £9 million of this funding will be allocated to mental health and wellbeing activities.
