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Royal Navy opens new rehabilitation centre

The Royal Navy officially opened a new rehabilitation centre at HM Naval Base Devonport yesterday for Armed Forces personnel recovering from long-term injuries and illnesses.

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MOD increases compensation for injured personnel

By Sharon Black

Changes to the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme that will mean significant increases to the awards paid to injured personnel have been published in a report by the Ministry of Defence today.

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Plans for Armed Forces Day events

By Sharon Black

Details of some of the events planned for this year’s Armed Forces Day, which will take place on Saturday 25 June 2011, are now available on the event’s website.

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Armed Forces Redundancy Calculator now online

By Sharon Black

An Armed Forces Redundancy Calculator is available on the MOD website which gives a forecast of benefits for prospective redundees under the Armed Forces Redundancy Programme announced yesterday.

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Government’s commitment to the Military Covenant

By Sharon Black

There is widespread media coverage today reporting claims that Prime Minister David Cameron is reneging on his pledge to write into the law of the land the Military Covenant, the bond between the nation and her Armed Forces.

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Introduction of Personal Clothing System

By Sharon Black

UK Armed Forces will be issued with the new Personal Clothing System (PCS) to replace Combat Soldier 95 (CS95) uniform it has been announced today, Monday 7 February 2011.

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MOD to strengthen links with mental health charities

By Sharon Black

The MOD today pledged to work closely with Service charities to deliver the best mental health care for the Armed Forces.

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MOD announces changes to allowances for Service personnel

By Sharon Black

The Ministry of Defence has today announced changes to the allowances paid to Armed Forces personnel for expenses incurred during service.

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Transforming Defence – the most significant reform for a generation

By Sharon Black

The force structure set out in the SDSR and the remodelling of the MOD will be the most significant reform programme for a generation Minister for the Armed Forces Nick Harvey said today.