Defence Minister rejects woke claims and hails diversity in Armed Forces in modern Britain
Andrew Murrison insists the services are becoming a better reflection of society, with more women and LGBT personnel now serving.
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Diversity Ethnic minority and female representation on the rise across Armed Forces
But while the statistics released by the Ministry of Defence show more women are joining than last year, they also reveal more are leaving.
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Army Military-inspired musical and dance performances announced for 2023 Fringe Festival
The line-up has been announced for the Army at the Fringe festival and will include a collection of military-inspired acts.
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King Charles Calls for King to apologise for forces' historical treatment of LGBT+ people
LGBT+ forces charity Fighting With Pride and others also want a formal apology from the Prime Minister on behalf of the government.
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Veterans Life of one of last black RAF WW2 veterans to be remembered at service at RAF Central Church
He died aged 96 alone in his London flat in December with no known family to attend his funeral.
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RAF Funeral for RAF veteran is being moved as large crowds are expected to attend
Organisers were inundated with requests to attend the service for flight Sergeant Peter Brown, who died alone aged 96.
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LGBTQ MOD admits destroying records of gay veterans sacked from military
The Ministry of Defence says it deeply regrets LGBT+ members suffering injustice while serving in defence.
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Diversity New 'tactical' prayer book for Sikh personnel inspired by WWI image of trenches
The Nitnem Gutka Sahib was launched at the Central Gurdwara Khalsa Jatha in Shepherds Bush, London.
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Diversity Petition calls for pioneer Walter Tull to receive Military Cross and London statue
He made huge strides in British football and served his country at war, fighting in the Battle of the Somme.
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RAF MOD admits 'mistakes were made' in RAF diversity recruitment drive
"While overall standards did not drop, in hindsight we accept... some mistakes were made," the Ministry of Defence says.
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Army Poll results: Should the Army drop male ranking conventions?
The votes are in, after the Army told Forces News it "remains open to different views and opinions" on the naming of ranks.
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Women Should Army have gender-neutral naming conventions for its ranks?
The Army told Forces News it "remains open to different views and opinions on the naming of ranks" as "women, like men play a key part".
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Diversity MOD sorry for 'non-white non-male' RAF pilot request for Top Gun premiere
The Ministry of Defence insists the comments have been taken out of context.
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Army Op Teamwork: Army tackles bullying, racism and more with training
An "electric shock" was sent through chain of command thanks to the training, said the head of the British Army.
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Navy Royal Navy launches Race Diversity Network
The Navy said the network will support its diverse membership and "promote an inclusive culture".
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Diversity Five or fewer Black Caribbean, Asian officers ranked colonel or above
There is nobody from the RAF or Navy holding an equivalent rank.