People will remain at the heart of UK military, new Defence Secretary says
Grant Shapps gave his steadfast commitment to supporting service personnel and families.
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Politics Improving military housing is a priority, Defence Secretary says
Grant Shapps told Forces News he wants to put an emphasis on "things that matter to servicemen and women".
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Veterans Seriously injured veterans to get specialist equipment as part of £2.5m funding
£2.5 million worth of grants and mobility equipment will be provided to veterans with mobility needs linked to their service.
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Soldiering On Johnny Mercer commends tireless dedication of Soldiering On Awards winners
The Armed Forces' contribution to society has been commended by the nation's leaders at Soldiering On Awards.
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Ukraine Defence Secretary says UK will stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine as he meets Zelensky
Grant Shapps and the Chief of the defence Staff have vowed to continue supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.
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TV Milling: What is the brutal military test seen in SAS: Who Dares Wins?
Former health secretary Matt Hancock and ex-footballer Jermaine Pennant were tasked to fight each other during the challenge.
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Veterans Britain's nuclear bomb guinea pigs: The untold story
In a special report, Forces News speaks to some of the men who helped test Britain's nuclear capability in the 1950s
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Army Military back-up plan for counter-terror role stood down by Met Police
Soldiers will not be required to cover the counter-terrorism role of firearms officers in the Metropolitan Police
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Military Life What is being done to fix problems with military accommodation?
The man responsible for managing military housing tells Forces News progress is being made, but it's still a case of playing catch-up.
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Ukraine UK will stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine with or without US support, Defence Secretary says
Grant Shapps says the UK will continue to stand firm against Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
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Politics Labour accuses Shapps of 'silencing personnel' with military barred from giving evidence on service housing
Shadow Armed Forces minister Luke Pollard has accused Grant Shapps of "trying to sweep their [military personnel's] problems under the rug".
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Politics Cuts to Armed Forces completely nuts, former defence minister warns
Conservative peer Lord Robathan slams decision to reduce regular Army to just 73,000 soldiers by 2025
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Nuclear Cold War nuclear veterans take legal action over 'illegally withheld' medical records
Claimants said the release of the records would have "lessened the trauma and anguish" suffered by their families
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News Armed Forces personnel and families coped with 1,000 sewage leaks in military housing in a year, figures reveal
The Liberal Democrats' defence spokesperson says it's "shameful" that military families have to live in homes plagued with sewage issues
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Ukraine UK pledges tens of thousands more artillery shells for Ukraine
The Defence Secretary pledges his 'unwavering support' for Ukraine in his first meeting with Ukrainian counterpart Rustem Umerov
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RAF Ex-minister: Home Office 'fiddled' figures in plans to house migrants at RAF Scampton site
The Gainsborough MP is unhappy with the Government’s plans to house migrants at RAF Scampton in his Lincolnshire constituency.