Dame Kelly Holmes among campaigners welcoming LGBT military treatment apology
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has apologised for the 'horrific' historical treatment of LGBT people who served in the Armed Forces.
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LGBTQ Mercer has emotional exchange with fellow 29 Commando veteran kicked out for being gay
The meeting happened on the day the PM apologised for the 'horrific' historical treatment of LGBT people serving in the military.
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LGBTQ PM apologises for 'horrific' historical treatment of LGBT people serving in military
The apology comes after a recommendation from an independent review into the service and the experiences of LGBT veterans.
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Politics A 'good strategic foundation' has been provided by Defence Command Paper Refresh, expert says
Defence industry analyst Nicholas Drummond highlighted that there were 'no details about the budget or specific programmes'.
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Tri-Service Ben Wallace signals support for deputy to replace him as defence secretary
Mr Wallace made sure to use one of his final Commons appearances to praise James Heappey, who has worked at the MOD since 2019.
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Politics Key features of the Defence Command Paper Refresh at a glance
The Defence Command Paper Refresh (DCP23) comes after the publication of the Integrated Review Refresh earlier this year.
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Tri-Service We're 'investing like crazy' in British Army, Chief of the Defence Staff says
Adm Sir Tony Radakin says a new approach to recruiting and retaining personnel is also part of the Defence Command Paper Refresh 2023.
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Tri-Service 'We have to make sure that we are properly bombed up', Defence Secretary says
Ben Wallace spoke to Forces News after the Defence Command Paper Refresh was published by the Government.
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Politics UK defence procurement system 'broken', cross-party committee of MPs finds
Defence Committee publishes a highly critical report of UK defence procurement, urging MOD 'to act now'.
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News Armed Forces pay increase: What it means for you and your questions answered
Military personnel will get a 5% pay rise with a consolidated £1,000 increase – but what does it mean?
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Reserves Reservists less satisfied in role but more appreciated by civilian employers and regulars, survey shows
The Reserves Continuous Attitude Survey (ResCAS) asked reservists a number of questions about their satisfaction in the military.
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Politics Armed Forces personnel to get 5% pay rise – police officers to get 7%
The Government has announced that most public sector workers will get at least 6%.
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News Who decides if military personnel get a pay rise?
The Armed Forces Pay Review Body makes recommendations to the Government on what pay rise military personnel should get.
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Tri-Service Survey shows 45% of public want to see increase in size of Armed Forces
The majority of Britons (58%) maintain a favourable opinion of the nation's military with just 9% expressing a negative view.
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Politics Sunak insists he will take responsible approach to Armed Forces pay deal
No final decision has been reached regarding any increase in public sector pay.
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Politics Defence Command Paper 2023 'you will see it next week', says Sunak
The delayed Defence Command Paper refresh aligns the future direction of the Armed Forces with UK foreign policy.