Updated figures for the "Veterans of the LGBT Ban: Financial Recognition Scheme" are another reminder that applications close at 11:59pm on 12 December 2026.
The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) is stepping up its engagement with serving personnel, service leavers, veterans and their families, highlighting opportunities for careers in armed policing and other specialist roles.
The MOD recently released figures on the take-up of the compensation scheme for veterans who served under, and were impacted by, the ban on LGBT personnel in HM Armed Forces from 1967 to 2000. This is a timely reminder that applications close at 11.59pm on 12 December 2026.
In today's House of Lords debate on the Armed Forces Bill, defence minister Lord Coaker introduced a new draft clause to permit formal call-out and recall notices to be served by email as well as by post.
The clause is a lengthy one, and says that
At this stage we are not aware of any BAFF ex-service member who has received an “Overpayment of Armed Forces Pension” letter from Equiniti Paymaster.
An important legal case concerning the pension rights of Armed Forces reservists is due to return to court later this year.
The Ministry of Defence has announced a new UK-wide study into cancer among serving personnel and veterans who have served since 1990.
Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) held this week a webinar exploring opportunities for service leavers and veterans in armed policing.
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