Widows of serving personnel who forfeited their pensions before 2015 could be eligible for a one-off payment of £87,500 as part of the Government's continued support for the armed forces, their families and veterans. The new joint initiative from the …
The very first UK-wide official survey for veterans and their families is now under way. For another six weeks, veterans across the country can have their say and help to shape the future of veteran services. Funded and commissioned by …
This month marks the end of an era for Veterans UK war pensions customers after the final tranche of 41 customers were migrated from Post Office card accounts as their method of payment. The move on May 4 closes an …
A charity has defied the Covid slump to award a record £3.3million in grants to British veterans in need, according to its latest annual figures. The Veterans’ Foundation (VF), a registered charity based in Edinburgh, helped more than 130 …
Drop-in centres across Britain are a valuable outlet for veterans, but it isn't always easy to access services. Christine Bulpitt from Veterans UK’s helpline acted to help veterans prove their eligibility much faster. ASDIC, the Association of Service Drop-in Centres, …
Veteran Paul Ungi has known some lows – but now diving to the depths is keeping him on the up. Paul, who served in the Army with the 3rd Battalion Royal Green Jackets, works as a candidate support manager with …
An appeal has gone out to veterans from a historian who is preparing a book on the Arctic Convoys of the Second World War. Hugh Sebag-Montefiore is seeking accounts written or recorded by those who took part in the convoys, …
For all the entertainment it offers, television rarely has a real impact. While many shows amuse and entertain, few live long in the memory. But in one case that all changed dramatically on an otherwise entirely ordinary October evening last …
A former serviceman has provided a heartwarming example of commitment to Remembrance with a remarkable show of initiative that proved a big hit on social media. John Mason, who is thought to be 85, braved the cold of late October …
A small MOD team is to be thrust into the national spotlight when its fascinating work features in a national primetime TV programme. The dedicated group, known popularly as the MOD War Detectives, will be the subject of a special …
Barrie Griffiths knows exactly why he volunteered to make a difference for veterans – as a former RAF serviceman, seeing some struggle to adapt to civilian life was a big motivator. He linked up with one of the 13 regions …
