Poll results: What you said about the 6% pay rise for Armed Forces personnel
Around 1,800 people voted in a BFBS Forces News poll on YouTube, with more than half saying the rise is the best that could be hoped for.
News
-
Tri-Service -
RAF Feeling the fear: German air force display pilot on moments of trepidation in the skies
Captain 'Noble' explains how display pilots overcome challenges like a flooded runway and sometimes decide not to fly.
-
Navy Watch: Crowds greet HMS Queen Elizabeth as she arrives home after months of repairs
The Royal Navy's flagship returned via the Isle of Wight where she exchanged gun salutes with the Royal Yacht Squadron.
-
Sea vessels British ship sunk by German U-boat during WWI finally found after 107 years
The HMST Arcadian, which was sunk by a German torpedo, was discovered southeast of Sifnos Island in the Aegean Sea.
-
Tennis Debut delight as Inter Services singles tennis champions crowned at Wimbledon
The men's and women's champions were decided in glorious sunshine at SW19.
-
Tri-Service Minister defends Government decision to increase charges for military housing
The charges were revealed as the Government announced the majority of military personnel would receive a 6% pay increase.
-
News Heroic British military dog to lose her leg after fall while helping to secure Olympics sites
Specialist search dogs like Twitter have played a special role during the Paris Olympics, assisting with venue security.
-
Tri-Service Armed Forces pay rise: What the 6% increase means for personnel's pay
By accepting the Armed Forces Pay Review Body’s recommendation in full the average salary in the Armed Forces will increase by £2,800.
-
Olympics RAF hockey star Liam Sanford helps GB fight back to earn thrilling draw in Paris
Air Specialist 1 Sanford contributed to Team GB's thrilling 2-2 draw against the Netherlands at the Olympic Games in Paris.
-
Veterans Military chef turned chocolatier wants veterans to join his Willy Wonka-style chocolate shop
Liam Hall hopes to staff his new chocolate shop with veterans.
-
Tri-Service Armed Forces to get 6% pay rise – more than most other public sector workers
The salary increase for military personnel is higher than the raises for NHS workers, teachers and the police.
-
Army Beating Retreat: Infantrymen come together for ceremonial spectacular
ITC Catterick hosted soldiers from across the British Army for a very special Beating Retreat.
-
Navy HMS Queen Elizabeth: All you need to know about the mighty aircraft carrier
The aircraft carrier can be thought of as a base at sea and can carry up to 72 aircraft at maximum capacity.
-
RAF RAF making 'baby steps' in using sustainable fuel to solely power its fighter jets
The service is demonstrating a commitment to green aviation by embarking on a gradual transition to sustainable fuel.
-
Ukraine Zelensky presents awards to Ukrainian special forces on visit to frontline
Volodymyr Zelensky visited with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces on the Day of Special Operations Forces.
-
RAF RAF squadron's 'offensive' Crusaders nickname dropped after service complaint
14 Squadron is one of the RAF's longest-serving squadrons and is dropping its unofficial nickname following a complaint.