Government reaffirms commitment to wellbeing of Armed Forces
The review is expected to report in the first half of 2025 and could lead to further enhancements in the healthcare services offered to Armed Forces personnel.
How much does it cost to train a British Army recruit?
The estimated cost of training a regular army recruit at the Army Training Centre in Pirbright is approximately £47,800 per person.
Britain and South Korea condemn North Korea
In a joint statement, Foreign Secretary David Lammy and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul condemned North Korea’s ongoing arms transfers and the deployment of its troops to Russia in support of the invasion of Ukraine.
MOD civilian employment increases over five years
The Ministry of Defence has reported a steady rise in the number of civilians employed by the department over the past five years, rising from just voer 60,000 to just under 64,000.
British Army launches new website
Digital agency Cantarus has been working alongside the British Army to deliver a programme of improvements, upgrades, and new features for their public-facing website.
Gov has removed 50% of Chinese cameras from sensitive sites
The UK Government has made significant progress in removing over 50% of Hikvision surveillance cameras from sensitive sites, with efforts ongoing to ensure complete removal by April 2025.
UK grants £2.26bn loan to Ukraine using Russian assets
The UK has announced a military loan of £2.26 billion to Ukraine to support the country in its ongoing fight against Russia.
Portsmouth man jailed for 3D-printed gun, terror offences
A man from Portsmouth has been sentenced to nine years and six months in prison for terrorism offences and attempting to manufacture his own firearm using a 3D printer.
Russia ‘likely to make gains in Kharkiv’ says Britain
The UK Ministry of Defence has provided an update on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, focusing on the situation in the eastern Kharkiv Oblast.
Review unblocks relocation for Afghan special forces
The UK Government has provided an update on the ongoing review of Afghan relocations and assistance policy scheme applications, particularly concerning Afghan specialist units.
