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September 09 2026

Armed Forces Bill: Training, reservists' employers and the future of the RFCAs

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The House of Lords has completed detailed Committee consideration of the Armed Forces Bill, with a lengthy debate on the

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September 08 2026

You have been mobilised - Check your spam folder!

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In today's House of Lords debate on the Armed Forces Bill, defence minister Lord Coaker introduced a new draft clause

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September 06 2026

NI Secretary "has veterans' backs" and doesn't think any will face prosecution

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The new Northern Ireland Secretary does not believe that any former British soldier would face prosecution under the controversial Troubles

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September 05 2026

Reform should clarify Armed Forces immunity proposal

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Reform UK should clarify a potentially far-reaching proposal to give members of the Armed Forces immunity from prosecution for actions

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August 31 2026

SAS veterans and Northern Ireland – an important contribution to the legacy debate

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A substantial new report from Policy Exchange examines the role of the Special Air Service in Northern Ireland during Operation

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August 28 2026

Military Court Service wins praise from independent inspectors

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The leadership and staff of the Military Court Service (MCS) can take quiet satisfaction in their inspection report by HM

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August 20 2026

Royal Marines and soldiers settle claim over recent asbestos exposure

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A legal claim brought by serving and former Royal Marines and British Army personnel over alleged exposure to asbestos during

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August 19 2026

ITV News investigation: Are Women in the Armed Forces Safe?

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ITV News has published a substantial investigation into the experiences of women in the Armed Forces, including allegations of sexual

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August 18 2026

Those threats to 'bomb the sh*t' out of Oman

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I have no intention of offering a view here on the conduct of the war with Iran, or on what

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February 22 2026

Armed Forces Bill to establish new Defence Housing Service

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The Government proposes, in the Armed Forces Bill currently before Parliament, to establish a new standalone corporate body to be

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February 22 2026

Armed Policing opportunities with Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC)

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Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) held this week a webinar exploring opportunities for service leavers and veterans in armed policing.

Over 30

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February 19 2026

Armed Forces Bill to impose new legal Covenant duties on Government

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The Labour Party's 2024 General Election manifesto included a commitment to "strengthen support for our Armed Forces communities by putting

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February 11 2026

Free legal advice to be available to victims of sexual offences perpetrated by service personnel

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The Ministry of Defence has announced that for the first time, free, independent legal advice will be available to victim-survivors

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January 23 2026

'They stayed a little back, a little off the front lines'

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It's rather sad that this has turned out to be the first message in this upgraded BAFF blog area. The
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