Theresa May 'Blocked Amnesty' For Northern Ireland Veterans
A leaked memorandum warns that veterans should be offered "equal, rather than preferential, treatment" in relative to other groups.
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Forces Charities Armed Forces Charities: Apply for Our 2019 Big Salute Grants
BFBS Big Salute Grant Applications Are Now Open – Deadline July 31
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Veterans Government Accused Of 'Rancid Backstairs Deal' Over Historical Investigations
It is after legislation was proposed to prevent the prosecution of some personnel, but that would not apply to Northern Ireland.
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Northern Ireland Defence Secretary: Law Protecting Personnel From Prosecution 'Should Cover Northern Ireland'
Penny Mordaunt said she wants to extend protection to troops from historical allegations investigations to cover Northern Ireland.
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Veterans Veterans 'Excluded' From Accessing Defence Rehabilitation Centre
A military charity says veterans should be given more access to specialist support.
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Mental Health Mental Health Awareness: Defence Minister Says Brother's Death Changed His Perspective
MP Tobias Ellwood says he would have benefitted from support after his brother died in the Bali bombings.
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D-Day D-Day: Chelsea Pensioners Share Memories 75 Years After Normandy Landings
The 75th anniversary of D-Day will be marked with commemorations in June.
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Scotland Hundreds Of Veterans March Against Historical Troubles Prosecutions
Around 600 veterans marched through Glasgow to demonstrate against the prosecution of veterans who served during The Troubles.
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Veterans Million Pound Appeal Launched For Veterans' Mental Health
The At Ease appeal aims to raise money over three years to help fund mental health services.
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Mental Health Veteran-Led Support Should Be At The Heart Of Forces Mental Health Services, Defence Secretary Says
Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt has announced new ways to boost mental health support for veterans.
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Politics Tory MP Refuses To Support Theresa May Until 'Offensive' Probes Into Military Veterans End
Conservative MP Johnny Mercer says he is not prepared to vote for Government legislation until something changes.
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Veterans Winners Revealed: British Ex-Forces In Business Awards 2019
Nine hundred business and military leaders gathered in London for the world’s largest celebration of military veterans in business.
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Forces Charities Anyone For Golf? Veterans Gather For Fundraising Event At St Andrews
Former service personnel gathered at the Home of Golf for the annual event organised by Legion Scotland.
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Veterans 'Great Escape' Veteran Dies At The Age Of 95
Air Commodore Charles Clarke was captured by the Nazis when his aircraft was shot down in early 1944.
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Veterans Ex-Royal Marine Awarded £545k In Damages From MOD Over Hearing Loss
Alistair Inglis served for nearly 15 years in the military before leaving in May 2012.
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Veterans Falklands Veteran Suing MOD For Return Of Medal After Dismissal 'Because Of Sexuality'
Joe Ousalice says he was forced out of the Royal Navy over his sexuality in 1993.