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.
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Politics PM defends Government's investment in defence at Nato summit
Rishi Sunak was asked by broadcasters as he arrived in Vilnius, Lithuania, about warnings that Britain's power could be reduced.
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Veterans New jobs 'passport' will ease path to civvy street for injured or disabled ex-military
The passport will provide a transferable record of any workplace adjustments the service leaver may need.
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News JEF headquarters deploys to nuclear bunker in Iceland
British personnel have arrived at the Keflavik air base in Iceland for their latest tasking with the Joint Expeditionary Force.
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King Charles Military personnel ready to play key role in service to present King with crown jewels
More than 700 members of the Armed Forces will take part in a procession along the Royal Mile ahead of the ceremony.