Office for Veterans' Affairs

Minister for Veterans and People Al Carns welcomes the extension of National Insurance relief for employers hiring qualifying veterans, helping businesses big and small to recruit top veteran talent. Department for Business and Trade #smallbusinesssaturday

Veterans will have greater access to social housing thanks to the removal of a local connection requirement made by the government today. The new changes, made by the Housing Minister in Parliament today, exempt all former UK Armed Forces Veterans from rules that restrict access to social housing for those that do not have a connection to the local area. This will make sure veterans across the country have access to the housing support they need and can find a place to call home. The changes apply to councils with local connection or residency tests determining who can currently qualify for social housing. This will ensure veterans cannot be unfairly penalised where such requirements are in place, recognising the unique challenges they face in trying to build up a connection in a specific local area.  

National Insurance relief for employers of eligible veterans has been extended until April 2026. This means businesses hiring veterans in their first year of civilian employment can continue to save thousands of pounds through the relief. With an array of skills, talents and experiences, hiring a veteran is great for business. Detailed guidance on how employers can claim back National Insurance is available here: https://lnkd.in/eMaAwbG

This #Remembrance weekend, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology announced that a digital version of the HM Armed Forces Veteran Card will be rolled out next year. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e49P9T_n Alistair Carns UK Ministry of Defence #ArmisticeDay

'At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.' The nation today remembered its fallen at the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph and across the UK. 🔸 His Majesty the King led the nation in a two-minute silence. 🔸 Defence Secretary John Healey took the salute from veterans alongside HM the Prince of Wales. 🔸 Defence Minister Al Carns marched in the parade of 10,000 veterans for the first time, having served as a Royal Marine. 🔸 Ceremonies took place in Belfast, Cardiff and Edinburgh, with Lord Coaker representing the Ministry of Defence at the Scottish memorial service. 🔸 The service of African and Caribbean men and women was commemorated at the African and Caribbean War Memorial in Brixton. 📸 Photos from central London, Belfast, Edinburgh and Brixton.

Minister for Veterans and People Alistair Carns - who completed his military service in May - was on parade for the first time at today's National Service of Remembrance as part of the RMA - The Royal Marines Charity. Of the 10,000 individuals marching past the Cenotaph this year, 326 different Armed Forces and civilian organisations were represented. #LestWeForget #Remembrance2024

Thousands of veterans have marched past the Cenotaph in London to commemorate their comrades and predecessors who died on behalf of their country. #LestWeForget

Military veterans will reunite in remembrance this weekend as we pause to commemorate those who have given their lives in service to their country. The Prime Minister and Defence Secretary welcomed veterans to 10 Downing Street yesterday to thank them for their service.

We will remember them.