Veteran ID cards to be accepted as voter ID at elections - here's when from
The Conservative Government introduced the card in January as a way for veterans to prove they had served in the Armed Forces.
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Falklands British sovereignty of Falklands and Gibraltar not for negotiation, insists Lammy
The issue arose as the Foreign Secretary was heckled by MPs while he defended the decision to give up UK control over the Chagos Islands.
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Politics Healey makes new push for peace on anniversary of Hamas attack on Israel
The Defence Secretary says all sides should pull back from the fighting as the Israel-Hamas war threatens to spread even wider.
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RAF RAF Typhoons and Voyager refueller used in defence of Israel from Iranian attack
It is understood that Royal Air Force jets were involved in the efforts to intercept the Iranian missiles targeted at Israel.
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Tri-Service Sitrep: Proposed VAT hike on private schooling will destabilise military families
Hamish de Bretton-Gordon told the Sitrep podcast the move could have a negative effect on recruitment and retention.
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Politics Healey announces plan to end recruitment woes by axing acne and asthma restrictions
The Defence Secretary also said the whole recruitment process would be sped up so potential recruits would not be kept waiting too long.
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Politics If you're a gamer - your country needs you, says Healey as he seeks more cyber recruits
The Defence Secretary wants console warriors to sign up and become real warriors as Britain bolsters its defences against cyber attack.
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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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Ukraine Keir Starmer says Ukraine will be central focus of upcoming visit to the White House
The Prime Minister says he wants to give Ukraine the support it needs, for as long as it needs.
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Tri-Service Sitrep: Speculation over the defence spending review is designed to scare
Defence expert Professor Michael Clarke says rumours of potential changes are just speculative stories that are designed to create fear.
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Veterans Veterans Minister vows to formalise support for personnel leaving Armed Forces
Alistair Carns was speaking during a visit to Jaguar Land Rover, which employs around 150 ex-forces personnel every year.
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Politics PM cancels appointment of Royal Marines general as national security adviser
Then-PM Rishi Sunak made the decision to appoint General Gwyn Jenkins in the role, but Sir Keir Starmer has now overturned the move.
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LGBTQ Compensation payment branded derisory and an insult to LGBT veterans by campaigners
The Fighting With Pride charity estimates victims are set to receive a payment of just £12,500.
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Politics 6% pay rise a vote of confidence in Armed Forces, defence minister says
The Government has announced a headline 6% pay increase for service personnel - the largest pay rise in decades for the Armed Forces.
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Politics Doug Beattie: Military Cross holder quits as leader of the Ulster Unionist Party
Doug Beattie was awarded the Military Cross for his actions in fierce fighting over several days in Afghanistan in September 2006.
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Tri-Service Government letter gives defence suppliers 36 hours to find ways to cut costs, reports say
There are two specific issues facing the MOD, which could have triggered this apparent call for savings from defence suppliers.