MOD confirms over £360 million paid in hearing loss claims
The Ministry of Defence has disclosed that over £360 million has been paid in common law compensation for hearing loss claims involving military and civilian personnel since 2003, though the full scale of the issue remains difficult to quantify due to data limitations.
US relinquishing NATO command ‘not imminent, not unthinkable’
The potential for the United States to relinquish its long-standing role as NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) would represent a seismic shift in the alliance’s structure, but such a move remains unlikely in the short term, Professor Sir Lawrence Freedman told MPs this week.
Freedman: UK role in Europe won’t be derailed by politics
"European security is our interest, that will not change", said Professor Sir Lawrence Freedman.
Cadet experience linked to better outcomes for young people
Young people who join cadet forces are more likely to achieve better educational outcomes and greater access to higher education, according to a new study published by the Ministry of Defence in partnership with the University of Northampton.
Government maintains position on BRIXMIS General Service Medal
BRIXMIS, which operated throughout the Cold War, involved British personnel conducting military liaison duties—and, covertly, intelligence gathering—behind the Iron Curtain.
Housing Strategy review underway following Annington deal
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that a full review is now underway to shape the future of military accommodation across the UK, following the Government’s reacquisition of properties from Annington Homes earlier this year.
MoD under pressure on nuclear test veterans records
The Ministry of Defence has declined to confirm how many personnel are currently assigned to the internal review of historic records concerning British nuclear test veterans, citing the complexity and breadth of the task.
MOD in efforts to defend UK supply chains against Russia
The Ministry of Defence has detailed the steps it is taking to safeguard British defence supply chains against the threat of Russian interference and sabotage.
NATO urges sustained aid for Ukraine at EU defence talks
NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska has called on European governments to deepen and sustain their support for Ukraine, warning that peace in Europe depends on Kyiv’s continued strength.
Mental health help only came after quoting Covenant
A serving Armed Forces parent was able to secure urgently needed mental health care for their seven-year-old son only after invoking the Armed Forces Covenant and contacting a designated support official.
