Broadcaster Jeremy Vine returns as host for prestigious Soldiering On Awards
The broadcaster says it is a 'joy' to host the awards ceremony and that he feels inspired by all the nominees.
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Politics Legal action launched against MOD for alleged discrimination over housing costs
The law firm representing them argues tens of thousands of personnel have been discriminated against based on their age and marital status.
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Politics Thousands of potential recruits from Commonwealth turned away because 'no current vacancies'
Fewer than 1,400 Commonwealth citizens are allowed to join the UK's Armed Forces each year.
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Army Energy drink ban for Household Cavalry regiment when around military horses
The Blues & Royals has introduced the ban with immediate effect, threatening disciplinary action for anyone who flouts the new ruling.
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Military Life Two-year-old hospitalised due to damp and mouldy military home, service family say
The Chief of Defence People offers to personally intervene after the little girl became ill while living in service accommodation.
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Food British Army Bake Off: Apprentices join battle of the bakers challenge
Apprenticeship week saw the British Army hold its own Bake Off styled challenge for their apprentice chefs and troops.
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USA Controversial hands in pockets ban for sailors lifted by US Navy
The US military's widespread ban on hands in pockets has been removed for the Navy, but there are still rules to follow.
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News Single £500 incentive paid out under Army and Navy refer a friend scheme
Despite the £500 cash bounty being offered, just a single payment has so far been made for referring someone to join the British Army.
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Army Defence Secretary 'furious about woke nonsense' and orders MOD diversity policy review
Grant Shapps said there would be no 'lowering of security clearance requirements' on his watch.
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Army Army's most senior NCO suggests decision on whether to allow beards may be imminent
Army Sergeant Major WO1 Paul Carney says the Army will announce "very soon" its decision on whether or not beards should be permitted.
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RAF RAF scraps its strict no hand tattoo policy for potential recruits and serving personnel
The new guidance from the Royal Air Force falls closer in line to that of the British Army and Royal Navy's policy on tattoos.
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Navy Royal Navy WO1 applauded for 45 years of dedicated service
Warrant Officer First Class Robert 'Blood' Reid joined in 1979, took part in the Falklands War in 1982 and is still in uniform today.
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Military Life Better quality food and more choice among promised changes to military catering
Vice Admiral Phil Hally, the Chief of Defence People, said the new dining arrangements would be good news for the Armed Forces.
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Feature 'They understand when something is BS': Masters of the Air military adviser on importance of getting it right
Hollywood adviser Captain Dale Dye expresses his frustration at inaccurate portrayals of the military in film and television.
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Veterans One application received every 3.6 seconds for veteran ID card, minister reveals
Around 1.8 million Armed Forces veterans are now able to apply for their ID card, with a massive uptake in the number of applications.
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Explainers Fact check: Is military conscription really going to happen?
A hypothetical war with Russia in the future has led to questions of who would be exempt from possible conscription.