Covenant signee National Express promote forces friendly employment
National Express is an active supporter of the Armed Forces through travel discounts for Reservists, service personnel and their families and annual support for Armed Forces Day.
Covenant in action
Strengthening the Covenant in Legislation
29 January, 2021
Strengthening the Covenant in Legislation This week saw the Armed Forces Bill 2021 officially introduced to parliament for debate. This is legislation which has to be passed every 5 years to enable parliament to approve the continued existence of the Armed Forces! The Bill also presents an opportunity to include additional legislation related to the […]
Forces Help to Buy loans £100m for home purchases in first 2 years
Forces Help to Buy loans £100m for home purchases in first 2 years to support serving personnel and their families.
Defence and industry: Partnering with Defence Conference 2017 celebrates the work so far
A look back at how Defence has engaged with organisations nationwide in the last 12 months
Gold standard businesses get behind our Armed Forces
Gold standard businesses form new group to support the Armed Forces
Service to Civvy – are you pension ready?
If you are due a Service pension, start thinking about it now.
Help with housing for Service leavers
The JSHAO is the MOD’s tri-service focal point to provide service personnel and their dependants with civilian housing information for those wishing to move to civilian accommodation at any time in their career, and for those during resettlement to assist with the transition to civilian life. For 25 years, the Joint Service Housing Advice Office (JSHAO) […]
Army leadership towering above the rest
BT re-signs commitment to Armed Forces Covenant charter
Vets with pets make transition a safer bet
The Bravehound project is matching veterans with pet dogs to help the transition to civilian life
Breakfast Clubs, Baps and Banter
Breakfast clubs are good ways for veterans to keep in touch with old comrades
Archery and air rifles getting transition on target
Service personnel transitioning to civilian life sometimes need a little extra support