Covering covenant commitments
June 28, 2016
This short video explains the core commitments of the Covenant, why we need it and what it means to the Armed Forces family and local communities.
60 second covenant
June 27, 2016
Chief of Defence People, Lieutenant General Richard Nugee, explains what the Armed Forces Covenant is all about in 60 seconds
Deals on wheels
June 25, 2016
From today, when Armed Forces personnel are assigned overseas, they won’t get any nasty dents in their UK car insurance deals as a result. No cancellation fees will have to be paid, and No Claims bonuses will now be protected for up to three years. Thanks to an Armed Forces Covenant commitment made by the […]
Have your say: armed forces community survey
June 9, 2016
Forces in Mind Trust and the Local Government Association have commissioned a survey on how local covenant pledges are being delivered; complete the survey and have your say
Bell rings inviting bids for this year’s Education Support Fund
June 9, 2016
UK state schools can bid for extra support for service families’ children from the MOD Education Support Fund before 30 September 2016
More bosses back our armed forces
June 3, 2016
The number of employers who support our armed forces by signing the Armed Forces Covenant is about to reach the 1,000 milestone
Forces help to buy supports nearly 7,000 military personnel
May 26, 2016
Forces Help to Buy allows military personnel to borrow up to half of their salary towards buying their first home or moving up the property ladder
Prince Harry and George W. Bush: overcoming social taboos is key to healing the invisible wounds
May 20, 2016
HRH Prince Harry was joined by former US President George W Bush at a symposium on invisible wounds held as part of the 2016 Invictus Games.
How is the covenant working in your local area?
May 13, 2016
Complete the Forces in Mind Trust and the Local Government Association survey to help shape future delivery of the Armed Forces Covenant.
Army Reserve drives opportunity for unemployed
May 9, 2016
Army Reserve and civilian employment agency Pertemps announce a new partnership to help reservists and service leavers into employment