Services must be more flexible to attract and maintain personnel, Armed Forces chief says
Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin issues his warning amid reports of more people leaving - and fewer joining the military.
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Navy Just keep pushing yourself: Advice for life from one Royal Navy brother to another
Oshane Pompey and his brother Kurtney both joined the Navy this year, just weeks apart, with Oshane already finishing basic training.
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Army Boxing champion British soldier stars in new 3D army billboard advert
This billboard starring Lance Sergeant Natty Ngwenya forms part of the British Army’s recruitment campaign, 'You Belong Here'.
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Tri-Service Where are the UK Armed Forces deployed this Christmas?
7,000 UK personnel are away from home serving on 40 operations in 30 countries, so find out where they are and what they are doing.
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Politics Prime Minister praises the UK's 'brilliant Armed Forces' in special Christmas message
"In a dangerous world, I've seen how you're working alongside our allies ... for the good of us all," Rishi Sunak tells service personnel.
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Families Military personnel to read heart-warming CBeebies Bedtime Stories over Christmas
The special festive episode features some military mums and dads who can't be at home with their loved ones over Christmas.
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Ukraine Meet the defence analyst-turned-YouTuber who's raising thousands to help Ukraine
Xavier Tytelman's online community has raised hundreds of thousands of euros as well as donating kit and equipment
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Army Defence Secretary backing beards and brands Army's current policy ridiculous
Grant Shapps calls for change, saying many armies around the world operate effectively without any prohibition on facial hair.
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Politics One in three service personnel living in lowest grade service accommodation, Labour reveals
MOD data revealed by the Labour Party shows that over 25,000 members of the Armed Forces are housed in Grade 4 Single Living Accommodation
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Nato Nato soldiers get down and dirty taking on Czech Mudness obstacle course
More than 70 teams from eight nations take on some madness in the mud while running a seven kilometre course
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Veterans High Street veterans' hub Charlie Charlie 1 offers sanctuary to warriors in need
Charlie Charlie 1 is a veterans' hub located in Bognor Regis in West Sussex - a place that's easy to reach for those needing support
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Sport The Winners: Best of Royal Navy sport honoured at annual Sports Awards at Lord's
Accolades including Sportsman and Sportswoman were presented at the 2023 Royal Navy Sports Awards at Lord's Cricket Ground.
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Navy Small unit one of the big winners in Royal Navy surface fleet's annual awards
The Surflot Excellence Awards honour the fleet's contributions to naval operations, security and effectiveness above the waves
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Forces Charities Tickets For Troops reaches 2,000,000 donated tickets milestone
Tickets For Troops' mission is to offer exciting opportunities to members of the military community.
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Tri-Service Charging for MOD housing by age 'behind the times'
Law firm claims some non-religious, younger or LGBTQ personnel are being unfairly penalised under the MOD's military housing policy
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Politics 4,500 damp and mouldy military homes to be repaired within two years
Damp, mouldy housing to be tackled as a priority, then boilers and heating as Armed Forces families brace themselves for winter