Forces footballers experience highs and lows of Women's FA Cup first round
For some, there was safe passage through to the second round while one RAF star lost out.
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Tri-Service Sitrep: Giving CDS new powers over all three services great in principle, but hard to execute
General Lord Richards, a former CDS from 2010-2013, spoke about the changes to the role of Chief of the Defence Staff on Sitrep.
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Army Kemp gets physical with the Gurkhas as he helps support the RBL's Poppy Appeal
The former EastEnders star and RBL ambassador was put through his paces by the Queen's Gurkha Engineers at the Tower of London.
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Tri-Service Budget: Lack of a roadmap to the 2.5% GDP spend risks UK's security, Tories warn
Rachel Reeves said the plan to hit 2.5% would be disclosed at a future fiscal event, something Mr Cartlidge said puts the UK at risk.
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Tri-Service Reeves announces £2.9bn boost for MOD, but no exemption from private school VAT
The VAT is controversial in some military circles, with many having asked for the Armed Forces to be exempt from the move.
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Feature Great British Battle Commanders and the six reasons why they were a success
A new BFBS Forces News podcast, featuring defence analyst Michael Clarke, analyses figures from British history who were successful leaders.
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Royals What is an equerry and why are they such important figures in the Royal Household?
An equerry is an officer from one of the armed services who is considered among the most important figures in the Royal Household.
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Navy HMS Prince of Wales returns to Portsmouth after success of Strike Warrior
The powerful demonstration of Nato resolve and cooperation in the North Sea saw the Royal Navy carrier team up with the USS Harry S Truman.
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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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RAF Armed Forces wouldn't work without you, head of the RAF tells Hindu personnel
Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton joins the Diwali celebrations at RAF Halton – the key festival in the Hindu calendar.
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Sport And through goes…the RAF! Silverstone success for the Air Force in six-hour relay
Birkett Six-Hour Relay is the UK's largest annual motor race offering six hours of racing on the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit.
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Afghanistan Sitrep: What formative effect did Op Herrick have on veterans 10 years on?
A number of veterans shared how their deployment to Afghanistan shaped them on this week's Sitrep podcast.
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Tri-Service Call to buy official RBL poppies and not help profiteers as Remembrance approaches
The Royal British Legion issues guidelines to those wanting to help fund the work of the RBL as well as signifying the act of remembrance.
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Politics Armed Forces are not ready to fight or deter future aggression, Healey warns
The Defence Secretary praises the military for being highly skilled, but warns it must become more effective if the UK has to go to war.
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LGBTQ We don't care about your sexuality, we care about your skills, says senior Royal Marine
Lt Gen Sir Charlie Stickland was a judge at this year's LGBTQ+ Defence Awards and presented the award to veteran of the year.
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LGBTQ Veterans affected by LGBT ban should get six-figure payout 'without any shadow of a doubt'
Craig Jones from the veterans' charity Fighting With Pride told BFBS Forces News veterans deserve more compensation than planned.