Army veteran thanks community for support after boat blaze leaves him homeless
Former Army Air Corps veteran Kris Hardy lost his home when his canal boat caught fire, leaving him in hospital at Christmas.
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Politics Healey pledges MOD will work quickly to fix issues following homes buyback
The Defence Secretary says the homes buyback is a step towards addressing the dire state of military housing and boosting economic growth.
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Forces Charities Prince Harry joins bereaved military children for Scotty's virtual Christmas party
More than 280 children took part in the online call with Prince Harry, Scotty's Little Soldiers' Global Ambassador.
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Royal Marines Fundraiser for Royal Marine who died in his wife's arms raises more than £95,000
Royal Marines Commando Nathan Summersgill-Smith died two days after getting married.
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Forces Charities Soldiers and volunteers pack 2,500 Christmas boxes for military children
Charity Little Troopers ensures British Armed Forces children and their families have access to child-focused support.
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Families Forces families posted overseas tipped to save up to £3,400 a year in childcare
The Defence Secretary says an extension of the scheme will see hundreds of families able to claim up to 20 hours a week of childcare.
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Army Missing Katrice Lee's story now back in the headlines, says ex-soldier father
The family of the missing toddler hope an exhibition about her disappearance in Germany will renew the public's interest in her case.
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Prince Harry Prince Harry offers touching letter of comfort to grieving military children
Writing letters to the members of Scotty's Little Soldiers has become a tradition for the Duke of Sussex ahead of Remembrance Sunday.
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Navy Satisfaction with Navy's officer cadet programme at lowest level in six years, survey finds
The survey across all three services asked the cadets about a range of experiences during their training.
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Families Don't make military families choose between career and child's education, Tories warn
It's already been announced the 20% VAT rate will be added to private school fees from the start of next year.
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Navy Sailor runs 16 marathons in 13 days to raise money for mother's cancer treatment
Survival Equipment Technician Will Matthews ran an average of 31.8 miles by day and slept in a bivvy bag by night for his mother Lorna.
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Army Healey taking a 'hard look' at private school VAT exemption for military families
The Defence Secretary has revealed that the Army is also looking at the impact it would have on serving personnel.
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Veterans RAF jet pilot and WWII veteran shares 100th celebrations with former unit at Edinburgh Tattoo
Meteor and Spitfire pilot Joe McCulloch celebrated alongside the Royal Auxiliary Air Force at Edinburgh Castle.
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Politics Minister asked to explain the MOD's 'toxic culture' and rise in bullying complaints
Service complaints relating to bullying, harassment and discrimination are on the rise, Labour says.
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Forces Charities Cumbrian Challenge: £300,000 raised for veterans through powerful acts of solidarity with the Armed Forces community
Described as 'one of the most forces friendly events', the Cumbrian Challenge 2024 raised thousands of the armed forces community.
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Families Forces Help To Buy scheme helps around 30,000 military families onto property ladder
More than 5,000 military personnel are expected to benefit from the Forces Help To Buy scheme this year alone.