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Latest Government News
- Research: Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine adverse reactions
- Guidance: Coronavirus (COVID-19) testing: privacy information
- Guidance: Face coverings: when to wear one, exemptions, and how to make one
- Weekly national flu and COVID-19 surveillance reports published
- Guidance: COVID-19: infection prevention and control (IPC)
- Confirmed cases of COVID-19 variants identified in UK
- Transparency data: Innovate UK funded projects since 2004
- Correspondence: Treasury Direction made under Sections 71 and 76 of the Coronavirus Act 2020
- Decision: Crothers, Bill - Government Chief Commercial Officer, Cabinet Office - ACOBA advice
- Research: COVID-19 variants: genomically confirmed case numbers
Thursday, 25 February 2021
Veterans UK are conducting an administrative exercise to re-visit commencing dates for restored widows’ pensions under the War Pension Scheme, to identify and pay additional amounts where necessary, after a Court of Appeal ruling.
Tuesday, 26 January 2021
New legislation to help ensure armed forces personnel, veterans and their families are not disadvantaged by their service when accessing key public services.
Tuesday, 05 January 2021
Information on how to contact Veterans UK and their services.
Friday, 18 December 2020
Information related to the Armed Forces Pension Schemes.
Thursday, 17 December 2020
Guidance for those receiving War Pension Scheme, Armed Forces Compensation Scheme or Armed Forces Pension Scheme payments and living in the European Union.
Thursday, 15 October 2020
Due to ongoing COVID-19 precautions, there are changes to Veterans UK services. You can find the latest information here.
Wednesday, 14 October 2020
Service personnel often live and work all over the UK, moving regularly from posting to posting, so when they leave the armed forces, they may well find themselves hundreds of miles from family and friends.
Monday, 05 October 2020
Detail of the 'Great Place to Work for Veterans' initiative.
Monday, 05 October 2020
Several government departments are starting a new initiative today to make it easier for veterans to secure employment in the Civil Service.
Wednesday, 16 September 2020
The Veterans Welfare Service (VWS) provides a professional help and advice service to veterans or anyone supporting a veteran, their families and dependants.
Tuesday, 25 August 2020
Policy statements on claims for ionising radiation related conditions.
Friday, 17 July 2020
A compensation scheme for veterans for any injury or illness which has been caused by or made worse by their service in Her Majesty's Armed Forces.
Thursday, 16 July 2020
Information related to the Armed Forces Pension Schemes.
Thursday, 04 June 2020
Due to ongoing COVID-19 precautions, there are changes to Veterans UK services. You can find the latest information here
Friday, 15 May 2020
Information related to the Armed Forces Pension Schemes.
Thursday, 14 May 2020
Due to COVID-19 precautions, all Veterans UK services are operating via remote working and this has meant we have had to change several of our services.
Thursday, 14 May 2020
Due to COVID-19 precautions, all Veterans UK services are operating via remote working and this has meant we have had to change several of our services.
Friday, 01 May 2020
Information related to the Armed Forces Pension Schemes.
Monday, 27 April 2020
Due to COVID-19 precautions, all Veterans UK services are operating via remote working and this has meant we have had to change several of our services.
Tuesday, 31 March 2020
Information on how to contact Veterans UK and their services.
Suspension of War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme Medical Examinations and Assessments
Tuesday, 17 March 2020
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), who arrange our medical examinations are to cancel all examinations for a period of up to 3 months from 17 March 2020.
Wednesday, 26 February 2020
The Veterans UK website has been completely redesigned, meaning you now have a better website with easier to find information about veterans support services.
Monday, 24 February 2020
The Veterans UK website has been completely redesigned, meaning you now have a better website with easier to find information about support services for veterans.
Friday, 21 February 2020
Information on how to contact Veterans UK and their services.
Friday, 21 February 2020
A compensation scheme for UK serving and former service personnel injured as a result of their service in Her Majesty's Armed Forces.
Friday, 21 February 2020
A compensation scheme for veterans for any injury or illness which has been caused by or made worse by their service in Her Majesty's Armed Forces.
Friday, 21 February 2020
Information and guidance on the types of reviews available for your Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) award and when you can apply.
Friday, 21 February 2020
Information and guidance on how to apply for War Pension supplementary and additional allowances.
Friday, 21 February 2020
Information and guidance on how to apply for War Pension Constant Attendance Allowance.
Friday, 21 February 2020
Information and guidance on how to apply for Clothing Allowance.
Friday, 21 February 2020
Information and guidance on how to apply for the Allowance for Lowered Standard of Occupation (ALSO).
Friday, 21 February 2020
Information and guidance on how to apply for War Pension Unemployability Supplement.
Wednesday, 19 February 2020
Emotional and practical support for bereaved families and loved ones is available from Government departments and approved charities.
Wednesday, 19 February 2020
Emotional and practical support for bereaved families and loved ones is available from government departments and approved charities.
Wednesday, 19 February 2020
Bereavement compensation information for when the death of a service person or veteran was predominantly caused by service on or after 6 April 2005.
Wednesday, 19 February 2020
Bereavement compensation information for when the death of a service person or veteran was predominantly caused by service on or after 6 April 2005.
Wednesday, 19 February 2020
Information about War Widows or Widowers Pension Supplementary Allowances.
Wednesday, 19 February 2020
Information and guidance on how to claim funeral expenses for a veteran whose death was due to service before 6 April 2005.
Wednesday, 19 February 2020
Information and guidance on how to claim funeral expenses for a veteran whose death was due to service before 6 April 2005.
Wednesday, 19 February 2020
Information about War Widows or Widowers Pension Supplementary Allowances.
Tuesday, 18 February 2020
Charities and other organisations that may be able to provide advice or assistance to veterans and their families.
Tuesday, 18 February 2020
Help and support for families of veterans.
Wednesday, 27 November 2019
A guide on Armed Forces Pensions and how they may be affected by National Insurance Modification.
Monday, 18 November 2019
Update on Ministry of Defence (MOD) management of asbestos in defence equipment platforms, buildings and infrastructure.
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