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News story: War Pension Scheme payments increases from April 2017
Updated: Correct timescale for receiving pension letter included.
The new rates of pensions and allowances payable under the War Pension Scheme from 10 April 2017 have now been announced and are available here.
The rates have been increased by 1%, in line with the September 2016 Consumer Prices Index figure.
Those...Read More »
News story: MOD builds links with SMEs in North East
The North East makes a key contribution to the UK’s defence. A&P Tyneside delivered blocks used in the innovative modular construction of the Royal Navy’s new Queen Elizabeth Class Carriers, which are being constructed in Rosyth; as well as manufacturing key parts for the Astute nuclear submarine programme in...Read More »
News story: Britain and Italy stand together to tackle security threats
In meetings with his counterpart Roberta Pinotti, Sir Michael Fallon said Britain was a key ally of Italy and would not be stepping back from European defence and security commitments following the Brexit vote.
They reviewed their partnership within the NATO alliance in particular. After the UK has spearheaded NATO’s...Read More »
News story: Thousands of students will benefit from new cadet units backed by £50 million Government plan
Thousands of students, many often from less prosperous areas, are set to benefit from the development prospects and new skills, such as team-work, problem solving and leadership that school cadet units bring. These will be opened in areas where previously opportunities such as this were limited.
This new wave of...Read More »
News story: Defence Secretary praises 'good partners' Croatia during visit
Sir Michael Fallon welcomed Croatia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Damir Krstičević to sign an agreement aimed at developing existing security and Defence relations.
At the Ministry of Defence in London today they discussed Britain’s bilateral relationship and explored ways the UK can work together with Croatia on joint...Read More »