RAF FF feed in to Conference

Two of the our Regional Covenant Managers have set up their exhibition stand and have prepared to become part of the biggest event in the local government calendar – The Local Government Association’s Annual 2016 Conference. Find out more…

The RAF on Duty for the State Opening of Parliament

More than a thousand members of the Armed Forces brightened the overcast London weather, playing their role in the State Opening of Parliament today, as crowds lined the streets waving Union Flags. In total 1290 members of… More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Proposed Childcare Voucher Scheme and how it may affect You

The Government is proposing a new Childcare Voucher Scheme. It is receiving a lot of positive press but if only one parent is working you will not qualify… More information

Cypriot Crisis – Only ‘reasonable losses’ covered

There are approximately 3,000 service personnel in Cyprus who could to be affected by the bank levy situation. It is understood that the renegotiation talks will take place today (Tue 19 Mar 13). The Government has already said it would compensate for losses suffered by service personnel however… More information

Government not accepted recommendation to raise X-Factor

The 2013 report of the Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body (AFPRB) has made it recommendations in its report to the Government. The Government has not accepted the recommendation to raise X-Factor by 0.5%. All other recommendations put forward by the AFPRB have been accepted and will take effect from 1 Apr 13. The AFPRB Recommendations were: A 1% increase… More information