Veterans
Government buys back military homes after ‘disastrous’ privatisation deal cost taxpayer billions
Government buys back military homes after ‘disastrous’ privatisation deal cost taxpayer billions
A privatisation deal that sold off military homes in 1996 cost the taxpayer an estimaed £8bn, the government said
Veterans kicked out of armed forces under ‘gay ban’ to get £75m. But can it right the wrongs?
Veterans kicked out of armed forces under ‘gay ban’ to get £75m. But can it right the wrongs?
Former Royal Navy Commander, Craig Jones MBE leads the campaign for LGBTQ+ military charity Fighting With Pride to bring compensation and justice for victims and those who suffered under the LGBTQ+ ban in the armed froces. Here he writes for the Big Issue
Starmer pledges £3.5m to help homeless veterans ahead of Remembrance Day: ‘We pay solemn tribute’
Starmer pledges £3.5m to help homeless veterans ahead of Remembrance Day: ‘We pay solemn tribute’
The prime minister promised ‘homes for heroes’ up until 2026 as he hosted veterans and charities at Number 10
Afghan veterans and their families who fled Taliban to UK at risk of homelessness as crisis looms
Afghan veterans and their families who fled Taliban to UK at risk of homelessness as crisis looms
‘Fireworks sound like war’: Ex-RAF member with PTSD warns of bonfire night’s impact on veterans
‘Fireworks sound like war’: Ex-RAF member with PTSD warns of bonfire night’s impact on veterans
Campaigners want blue plaque for pioneer who changed how homelessness was tackled in UK
Campaigners want blue plaque for pioneer who changed how homelessness was tackled in UK
Can the government deliver on its promise to end veteran homelessness by the end of this year?
Can the government deliver on its promise to end veteran homelessness by the end of this year?
‘I was terrified I would be sent to prison for being gay in the armed forces. I had a mental health crisis’
‘I was terrified I would be sent to prison for being gay in the armed forces. I had a mental health crisis’
‘I was forced to leave the navy six weeks after kissing a woman for the first time’
‘I was forced to leave the navy six weeks after kissing a woman for the first time’
‘My partner died of Aids and no one knew because it was illegal to be gay in the armed forces’
‘My partner died of Aids and no one knew because it was illegal to be gay in the armed forces’
People were sacked and imprisoned for being gay in the armed forces. Now they are fighting for justice
People were sacked and imprisoned for being gay in the armed forces. Now they are fighting for justice
Spring Statement: £20million investment in housing veterans a ‘welcome surprise’
Spring Statement: £20million investment in housing veterans a ‘welcome surprise’
Here’s where to find career advice whatever your situation
Here’s where to find career advice whatever your situation
A veteran who was living in his car 18 months ago will march at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday
A veteran who was living in his car 18 months ago will march at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday
The UK’s first 3D printed houses will go to homeless veterans
The UK’s first 3D printed houses will go to homeless veterans
Demand homeless veterans are housed this Remembrance Day – and everyone else too
Demand homeless veterans are housed this Remembrance Day – and everyone else too
‘It’s despicable:’ Veterans frozen out of pandemic support
‘It’s despicable:’ Veterans frozen out of pandemic support
‘Asking for help’s the hardest part’: Veteran goes from homeless to keyworker
‘Asking for help’s the hardest part’: Veteran goes from homeless to keyworker
More than 3,500 homeless veterans slipping through net, say campaigners
More than 3,500 homeless veterans slipping through net, say campaigners
Soldier On: new play about PTSD performed by veterans goes on tour
Soldier On: new play about PTSD performed by veterans goes on tour
PTSD: How I turned my life around on a potter’s wheel
PTSD: How I turned my life around on a potter’s wheel
Former services personnel face “homelessness ticking time bomb”