Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has paid tribute to Great Britain’s servicewomen in recognition of their many contributions to defence and security across the globe. During a recent visit to RAF Brize Norton, Mr Williamson met the women at the frontline of Royal Air Force transport operations. Among them engineers, logisticians and ...
The Government has unveiled a £40,000 bursary for ex-service personnel to retrain as a teacher as part of efforts to harness their expertise and leadership within the classroom. From September, courses at universities nationwide will offer the incentive to veterans who have left full-time employment in the British Army, Royal Air ...
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has told the defence select committee that a Combat Air Strategy will be launched to ensure Britain maintains a world-leading combat air capability. The MOD will work across Government and closely with industry and international partners to explore the UK’s future Combat Air capabilities, building on the ...
Service personnel will be able to apply for enhanced flexible working opportunities following the Armed Forces (Flexible Working) Bill becoming law. The measures, which have now achieved Royal Assent, will allow some military personnel to serve part-time for defined periods. Consultation within the Armed Forces has found that personnel want more choice ...