UK defence procurement spend worth almost £2 billion a year to Scotland
New figures today (January 20, 2022) show Ministry of Defence (MOD) expenditure with industry and commerce in Scotland in 2020/21 was £1.989 billion. read more
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Teenagers honoured by Lord-Lieutenant of Powys
4 teenagers from Powys have been appointed as the Lord-Lieutenant Cadets for 2022 at a virtual awards ceremony. read more
Government launches review into treatment of LGBT veterans
The government has launched a review into the impact of the pre-2000 ban on homosexual personnel in the military. read more
New plans to boost veterans employment launched
Veterans’ Strategy Action Plan launches, including more than 60 commitments to help veterans with employment and healthcare read more
Foreign and Defence Secretaries visit Australia for AUKMIN
The Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary are in Australia for meetings with Foreign Minister Payne and Defence Minister Peter Dutton. read more