May 2, 2025
The Armed Forces Covenant has just reached 13,000 signatories! The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise from the nation that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly. By signing the Covenant, employers commit to supporting veterans, reservists, cadet force adult volunteers, and military spouses and families […]
August 1, 2024
On 31 July, Northumberland Community Bank became the 12,000th organisation to sign the Armed Forces Covenant. To read more, please see: A milestone for the Armed Forces Covenant – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
March 18, 2024
Lidl GB became a pioneer in the retail sector by signing the Armed Forces Covenant at the historic Horse Guards. On 6 March 2024, Lidl GB signed the Armed Forces Covenant at the iconic Horse Guards in London, home to HM The King’s Mounted Bodyguard and the Household Cavalry. To read more, please see: Historical signing at […]
June 1, 2022
The Financial Leasing Authority (FLA), together with the National Franchised Dealers Association, has formally published its motor finance protocol today which was developed in conjunction with the MOD Covenant team. The protocol offers tailored support to armed forces personnel deploying overseas, in an effort to remove the disadvantages frequently experienced by our personnel who have […]
November 30, 2021
findamilspo.co.uk is the new, free, business search website from Milspo. It is built 100% by military SPOs, specifically for military SPOs in business. The website is available for anyone to use and its launch has been timed ready for the busy Christmas shopping period. The directory has built-in elements that showcase the online presence of each […]
February 18, 2020
Fast cars and the iconic Silverstone ‘Wing’ were the backdrop to a day of networking and career guidance for the UK’s Armed Forces Community. The inaugural Mission Motorsport National Transition Event on 11 February offered the chance for veterans to engage with Forces-friendly employers, top brands from across the UK who all recognise the valuable […]
January 31, 2020
St. Modwen has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, a commitment to supporting those who serve, or have served in the military, and their families. The property developer has created a bespoke Armed Forces career pathway, providing employment opportunities and training courses to inspire members of the Armed Forces community to join the housebuilding and construction […]
June 26, 2019
Sky has signed the Armed Forces Covenant continuing the commitment to treat fairly those who serve, or have served in the military, and their families. The Covenant is a promise from the nation to actively support the Armed Forces Community and ensure they are not disadvantaged in their day-to-day lives. Sky has a longstanding commitment […]
December 11, 2018
The seventh Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report was published on 21 November 2018. The report this year focuses on the tangible progress made in delivering the covenant. In particular, it acknowledges the Nation’s improved understanding of the needs of the armed forces community as well as recognising the values and skills the armed forces community […]
November 19, 2018
The Post Office became the 3000th signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant on 7 November 2018. The signing took place at a Service of Remembrance to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War, attended by Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson and Group CEO of the Post Office, Paula Vennells. Defence Secretary Gavin […]
