Buying a home is a big step for anyone, but for members of the UK Armed Forces, the process can feel more complicated. Frequent relocations, overseas postings and unique income structures often make mortgage applications challenging. The good news? There […]
Britain’s largest electricity distributor has backed a movement by hundreds of organisations to broaden access to engineering and technology careers for future generations. UK Power Networks has joined over 400 UK organisations committed to EngineeringUK’s ‘Tomorrow’s Engineers Code’, a renewed […]
Scotland’s leading provider of dedicated veterans’ care has unveiled a new national strategy designed to reach more former servicemen and women earlier in life at a time when other charities are reducing their physical footprint. The Erskine Strategy 2025–2031 sets […]
As veterans make the transition from military service to civilian life, the importance of making or updating a will can get overlooked. Drafting a will is not only a practical step in securing the future of your loved ones but […]
As previously reported, the Forces Pension Society has continuously urged the MoD to fully resource the Remediable Service Statement (RSS) rollout plan and to provide timely communications to affected members. Following our interventions, the MoD undertook to provide an update […]
Unfair pension treatment for part-time Reserve service pre-2015On 5 August 2024 an Employment Tribunal found in favour of Major Charles Milroy, judging that by (i) denying the claimant access to the Armed Forces Pension Scheme 1975 and successor schemes and […]
The latest AFPS Annual Report for 2024-25 shows, following a member complaint, that the pension scheme has not been meeting its obligations to Early Leavers (defined as those who served for more than three months but less than two years […]
The Forces Pension Society has continuously urged the MoD to fully resource the Remediable Service Statement (RSS) rollout plan and to provide timely communications to affected members. The MoD update published last July extended the previous delivery date to no later […]
How WFST is Turning Military Experience into High-Demand Civilian Careers. They take with them exceptional risk-assessment skills, attention to detail under pressure, leadership in chaotic environments, and a proven ability to write clear, accurate reports that can literally mean the […]
UK Power Networks proudly hosted its latest Military Work Experience Programme reaffirming its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant and inclusive workforce development. This two-week initiative was designed to support Armed Forces personnel, including those from the Army, Navy, and […]