100 employers awarded for supporting the armed forces

The Defence Secretary has congratulated the 100 employers who have been recognised for their support of personnel, veterans and their families… More information

Public consultation on new laws launches to protect armed forces from historical allegations

The Government asks public for views on new measures to ensure military personnel and veterans are not subject to repeated prosecutions… More information

Addressing inappropriate behaviour in the armed forces

Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt has today announced a range of new measures to address inappropriate behaviour in the armed forces… More information

Defence Secretary joins RAF personnel at London Pride

Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt joined over 250 LGBT+ armed forces and civilian defence personnel to march in the Pride parade in London at the weekend… More information

Defence Secretary calls for veteran-led support to be at the heart of mental health services

Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt has announced a new package of measures to boost mental health support for ex-service personnel. Following the Government’s allocation of £10 million to support veterans mental health, through the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, the… More information

New Secretary of State for Defence

“I am both honoured and excited to have been appointed Defence Secretary. I have… More information

MOD choose The Royal British Legion to lead help for veterans

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced that the Covenant Fund will work with Royal British Legion (RBL) and other charities to set up a one-stop service to better support the UK’s Armed Forces veterans community… More information

Defence Secretary announces £4 billion to be invested in a better defence estate

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has today announced that over £4 billion will be invested to create a better defence estate for the… More information

Defence Secretary: Helping our forces get on the housing ladder

The Government will extend its Forces Help to Buy scheme to 2018, the Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has announced today, helping thousands more to get on the housing ladder… More information

Defence Secretary launches Reserves day 2016

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon launches 2016’s Reserves Day with 100 Reservists and their employers. Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has officially launched… More information