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Recognition for veterans of Arctic Convoys and Bomber Command

In Parliament today, the Prime Minister, David Cameron, welcomed the conclusion of the second part of Sir John Holmes’ review into the rules and principles governing the award of military campaign medals. As part of his review, which was requested by Mr Cameron, Sir John Holmes has recommended new medals for veterans of the Arctic Convoys and Bomber Command Second World War campaigns. The Prime Minister has agreed that there is a case for the new medals.

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MOD to auction off radio spectrum

By Sharon Black

Radio spectrum refers to the radio waves over which all wireless communication takes place, including radio, television, radar, satellite, mobile voice and data. Under plans announced today, the MOD intends to auction around 200 Megahertz ( MHz ) of its spectrum usage rights. The announcement comes as market demand for extra spectrum is mounting, fuelled by the sharp rise in the use of spectrum-hungry devices such as smartphones and tablets.

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Providing versatile, agile and battle-winning armed forces and a smaller, more professional Ministry of Defence

By Sharon Black

Issue The UK needs to support its existing, high-quality military operations while reducing the overall running costs of defence.

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Future Reserve Forces 2020

By Sharon Black

Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has announced that the Government accepts the broad thrust of the six recommendations made in the review of the United Kingdom’s Reserve Forces published on 18 July 2011.

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Defence Secretary unveils blueprint for Defence Reform

By Sharon Black

A new vision for how the MOD will run and be managed has been outlined today by Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox as the report of the Defence Reform Review is published.

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MOD’s Major Projects Review Board stands up

By Sharon Black

The Ministry of Defence’s Major Projects Review Board, designed to scrutinise and hold to account some of the Department’s most expensive projects, has met for the first time today, 13 June 2011.

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Improved Armed Forces Compensation Scheme comes into effect

By Sharon Black

The revised Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) has been launched today, incorporating all of the recommendations made by Admiral the Lord Boyce, former Chief of the Defence Staff, in his review of the scheme in 2010.

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Pay rise for lowest-paid in the Armed Forces

By Sharon Black

The Government will spend around £24m more on Armed Forces pay after accepting the recommendations of the independent Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body, Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox announced today.