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Review Launched Into the Effectiveness of Veteran Prosthetics Services in the NHS
A new review into the effectiveness of prosthetics services in the NHS, for those veterans who have lost a limb due to activities while serving their country, has been launched by the Health Minister Simon Burns.
Ministry of Defence Aims to ‘green’ the Fighting Machine
The United Kingdom Armed Forces will be doing its bit to address climate change as the Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced its Sustainable Procurement Strategy. The strategy will look at ways in which the Armed Forces – and their equipment –...
British Armed Forces to Receive a 2% Pay Increase
The UK Government has accepted the recommendations of the independent Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body meaning a 2% rise in Armed Forces pay from April 1st 2010. Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth has also announced an increase to the Operational Allowance...
Skynet 5D Provides Boost to Britain’s Military Communication Capability
Thanks to a £400 million contract to use a new satellite, Britain’s military communications on operations will be further enhanced, the Minister for Defence Equipment and Support, Quentin Davies, has announced. The Skynet 5D which is the fourth...
British Armed Forces Show a Continued Upward Trend in Both Recruitment And Retention
Figures showing that the United Kingdom Armed Forces are currently at 98.7% of their full time Trained Strength requirement have been released today by the Ministry of Defence (MOD). This is up from 97.2% a year ago and shows a continued upward trend...
Ministry of Defence Lays Foundation for Strategic Defense Review
A Green Paper posing fundamental questions for the future of Britain’s Defence has been published by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), paving the way for a post-election Strategic Defence Review (SDR). This Green Paper on the SDR is itself the product...
Improved Care for British Veterans And Severely Injured Service Personnel
British Armed forces personnel with the most serious injuries will have a customized health care plan before they leave the Services that will continue to be tailored to meet their individual needs for the rest of their life, Health Minister Mike O’Brien...
British Armed Forces Manning Figures Released
Figures showing that the UK Armed Forces are currently just under 98% of their full time trained strength requirement have been released today by the MOD. This is up from 96.8% a year ago and shows a continued upward trend in both recruitment and retention. The...
