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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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August 01 2026

Afghan data breach – fix the system, not just the symptoms

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Afghans who worked with UK forces were wrongly refused relocation and left facing years of danger, delay and uncertainty, according

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April 26 2026

Armed Forces Minister and the Troubles Bill procedure on 27 April

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With a significant procedural motion concerning the NI Troubles Bill expected on Monday (27 April), the picture is supposedly complicated

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April 25 2026

The continuing troubles of the 'Troubles Bill' (April 2026)

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The saga of Northern Ireland Troubles legislation continues in Parliament on Monday (27 April), following a statement by the NI

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April 25 2026

Latest status of 'Northern Ireland legacy' legislation?

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The position as of spring 2026 is a bit of a moving target, but can be summarised in three overlapping

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March 27 2026

HCDC Defence Committee endorses interim appointment of Polly Miller-Perkins as Armed Forces Commissioner

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Following and evidence session with her on Wednesday (26 Mar), the House of Commons Defence Committee has recommended the Defence Secretary

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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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