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UK Veterans Strategy

The UK Veterans Strategy, led by the Cabinet Office, Ministry of Defence, and Office for Veterans' Affairs, sets out government policy to improve support and services for military veterans across health, employment, housing, and social integration. The strategy is currently active and being implemented, with progress tracked through the annual Armed Forces Covenant report and parliamentary scrutiny of specific commitments including support for Operation Banner veterans and Northern Ireland veterans.

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2025

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18 Dec 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

The Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report 2025

UIN: HLWS1215 My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence (John Healey) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. I have today laid before parliament the 14th Armed Forces Annual Covenant Report, delivering the statutory duty of the …

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16 Dec 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

The Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report 2025

UIN: HCWS1181 I have today laid before parliament the 14th Armed Forces Annual Covenant Report, delivering the statutory duty of the Secretary of State for Defence under the Armed Forces Act 2006.Since 2011, the Armed Forces Covenant has been a …

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11 Nov 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Veterans Strategy

UIN: HCWS1039 My noble. Friend the Minister of State in the House of Lords (The Lord Coaker) made the following statement on 10 November 2025.Today, this Government is pleased to take another step towards renewing the nation’s contract with those …

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10 Nov 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Veterans Strategy

UIN: HLWS1026 Today, this Government is pleased to take another step towards renewing the nation’s contract with those who serve and have served in the Armed Forces, demonstrating this Government is on their side. The country’s near two million veterans …

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6 May 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Veterans Support: A New Approach

UIN: HCWS619 As the Nation celebrates VE Day, we’re announcing a new UK-wide veteran support system, called VALOUR, to ensure veterans have easier access to essential care and support.The Nation owes a duty to those who’ve served to defend our …

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6 May 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Veterans Support: A New Approach

UIN: HLWS618 My hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Al Carns) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.As the Nation celebrates VE Day, we’re announcing a new UK-wide veteran support system, called VALOUR, to ensure veterans have easier...

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2024

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18 Dec 2024 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report 2024

UIN: HCWS338 I have today laid before parliament the 13th Armed Forces Annual Covenant Report. The 2024 report covers October 2023 to September 2024, and showcases the work that has been achieved throughout the UK in support of our Armed …

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18 Dec 2024 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report 2024

UIN: HLWS332 My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence (Rt Hon John Healey) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. I have today laid before parliament the 13th Armed Forces Annual Covenant Report. The 2024 report covers …

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2023

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18 Dec 2023 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Armed Forces Covenant and Veterans Annual Report 2023.

UIN: HLWS139 My right hon. Friend The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State and Minister for Defence People and Families (Dr Andrew Murrison) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.The following joint statement is released on behalf of myself and the …

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26 Oct 2023 | Announcement Cabinet Office linked

Supporting Our Veterans: A Consultation

UIN: HCWS1095 Since publishing the Strategy for our Veterans in 2018, the Government has made significant progress towards achieving our goal - to make the UK the best place in the world to be a veteran.Through actions committed to in …

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26 Oct 2023 | Announcement Cabinet Office linked

Supporting Our Veterans: A Consultation

UIN: HLWS1081 My Rt Hon Friend the Minister of State for Veterans' Affairs, Johnny Mercer MP, has today made the following statement:Since publishing the Strategy for our Veterans in 2018, the Government has made significant progress towards achieving our goal …

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19 Jul 2023 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Veterans Update

UIN: HCWS977 In January 2022, as part of the Veterans’ Strategy Action Plan, the Ministry of Defence and Office for Veterans’ Affairs jointly commissioned an independent review to better understand the experiences, impacts and implications of the policy prohibiting ho...

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19 Jul 2023 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Veterans Update

UIN: HLWS962 My right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Defence (Ben Wallace) has today released the following written ministerial statement.In January 2022, as part of the Veterans’ Strategy Action Plan, the Ministry of Defence and Office for Veterans’ …

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2 Mar 2023 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Independent Review of HMG Welfare Services for Veterans

UIN: HLWS586 My right hon. Friend, the Minister for Defence People, Veterans and Service Families (Dr Andrew Murrison) has today released the following written ministerial statement.The following joint statement is released on behalf of Dr Andrew Murrison, Minister fo...

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2022

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22 Jun 2022 | Announcement Cabinet Office linked

LGBT Veterans Review

UIN: HCWS126 The pre-2000 ban on LGBT personnel serving in the Armed Forces was totally wrong. In January this year, the Government committed to deliver an independent Review to properly look at the lasting impact that this ban has on …

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22 Jun 2022 | Announcement Cabinet Office linked

LGBT Veterans Review

UIN: HLWS125 My Hon Friend the Minister for Defence, People and Veterans (Leo Doherty MP) has today made the following statement:The pre-2000 ban on LGBT personnel serving in the Armed Forces was totally wrong. In January this year, the Government …

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19 Jan 2022 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

UK Armed Forces Families Strategy 2022-2032

UIN: HCWS542 The Ministry of Defence (MOD)’s UK Armed Forces Families Strategy 2022-32 on making the recognition and care of Armed Forces families a national priority has today been Laid before the House. The strategy addresses the challenges armed forces …

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19 Jan 2022 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

UK Armed Forces Families Strategy 2022-2032

UIN: HLWS531 My hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence (Mr Leo Docherty) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement: The Ministry of Defence (MOD)’s UK Armed Forces Families Strategy 2022-32 on making the recognition and care of …

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2021

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15 Dec 2021 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Armed Forces Covenant and Veterans Annual Report 2021

UIN: HLWS478 My hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State and Minister for Defence People and Veterans (Leo Docherty MP) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. Today, I am pleased to lay before Parliament the Armed Forces Covenant …

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22 Sep 2021 | Announcement Cabinet Office linked

Recording and Reporting Suicides

UIN: HCWS299 As part of the Government’s work to make the UK the best place in the world to be a veteran, I am committed to ensuring that all veterans who may be struggling are able to access dedicated support. …

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26 May 2021 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Immigration Fees Public Consultation

UIN: HCWS57 The Secretary of State for Defence (The Rt Hon Ben Wallace MP) and the Secretary of State for the Home Department (The Rt Hon Priti Patel MP): There is a long and proud tradition of non-UK Service personnel …

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26 May 2021 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Immigration Fees Public Consultation

UIN: HLWS55 My right hon. Friends the Secretary of State for Defence (The Rt Hon Ben Wallace MP) and Secretary of State for The Home Department (The Rt Hon Priti Patel MP) have made the following Written Ministerial Statement. There …

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2020

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7 Dec 2020 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report 2020

UIN: HLWS617 My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence (The Rt Hon Ben Wallace MP) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. Today, I am laying before Parliament the Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report 2020. The pandemic …

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7 Dec 2020 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report 2020

UIN: HCWS626 Today, I am laying before Parliament the Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report 2020. The pandemic has seen our Armed Forces once again step onto the front line to protect our nation, from leading mass testing in Liverpool to …

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22 Jan 2020 | Announcement Cabinet Office linked

Veterans Update

UIN: HCWS50 In November 2018, the UK, Scottish and Welsh Governments jointly published The Strategy for our Veterans (CM 9726) setting out a shared commitment to support veterans across the whole of the UK. As the Secretary of State set …

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22 Jan 2020 | Announcement Cabinet Office linked

Veterans Update

UIN: HLWS46 My Rt. Hon. Friend the Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office (Oliver Dowden) has made the following statement:In November 2018, the UK, Scottish and Welsh Governments jointly published The Strategy for our Veterans (CM 9726) setting …

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