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West Midlands employers recognised by Ministry of Defence Awards for support to Armed Forces

by Lorraine Teare 3rd August 2020

Twenty-two organisations from across the West Midland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association’s (West Midland RFCA) region have been recognised by the Ministry of Defence for their support to the Armed…

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127 new employers awarded for supporting the Armed Forces community

by Lorraine Teare 30th July 2020

The most supportive organisations for Britain’s Armed Forces such as Microsoft Ltd, Greater Manchester Police and the Post Office from both the private and public sectors have been announced today,…

Armed Forces Covenant, Employer Engagement, Latest News, Regular Forces, Reserve Forces, Veterans, West Midland RFCA...

Birmingham Army Reservist goes from Fire Fighting to COVID-19 frontline

by J Taylor 29th July 2020

A Reservist Army officer from Birmingham, who is a civilian fire-fighter, has played a leading part in the Army’s role supporting the fight against coronavirus. Captain Deepe Rawji, 33, was…

Highways England pledges lifelong support for the Armed Forces

by Lorraine Teare 27th July 2020

Highways England recently announced a package of support for serving and ex-forces personnel and their families by re-signing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant. Originally signed in 2017, the…

Armed Forces Covenant, Employer Engagement, Latest News, Regular Forces, Reserve Forces, Veterans

Consultation launched: National Insurance Contributions holiday for employers that hire veterans

by Lorraine Teare 24th July 2020

The Government is seeking views about a National Insurance Contributions (NICs) holiday for employers who hire former members of the UK regular Armed Forces. In particular they are encouraging contributions…

Employer Engagement, Latest News, Regular Forces, Veterans

Armed Forces Week 2020

by Lorraine Teare 7th July 2020

Armed Forces Week from 22nd – 27th June was a chance to celebrate our Armed Forces and the role they play in protecting the UK both at home and overseas….

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WMG lecturer deployed as Army reservist to help Scotland fight Covid-19

by J Taylor 6th July 2020

Major Gary Bilsbarrow, a Senior Lecturer at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of Warwick, has been mobilised as an Army Reservist to Edinburgh to use his expertise to support the…

Employer Engagement, Latest News, Reserve Forces

Midlands Soldiers help battle Covid-19 in the capital

by J Taylor 6th July 2020

Soldiers from a Worcestershire-based Army Reserve Regiment are currently deployed in the heart of London, helping with the military response to Coronavirus. Based out of Horse Guards Parade and Wellington…

Cadets stage first virtual exercise

by Lorraine Teare 1st July 2020

Undoubtedly it has been a tough time for parents and their children as they struggle with ideas to keep themselves active, engaged and occupied over the weeks of lockdown across…

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RAF Cosford Reservists train for Coronavirus testing

by J Taylor 1st July 2020

Royal Air Force Reservists from 605 Squadron at RAF Cosford have been training with 11th Signal Brigade at Venning Barracks, Donnington to support testing for the Coronavirus. The team of…

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West Midlands employers recognised by Ministry of Defence Awards for support to Armed Forces

127 new employers awarded for supporting the Armed Forces community

Birmingham Army Reservist goes from Fire Fighting to COVID-19 frontline

Highways England pledges lifelong support for the Armed Forces

Consultation launched: National Insurance Contributions holiday for employers that hire veterans

Armed Forces Week 2020

WMG lecturer deployed as Army reservist to help Scotland fight Covid-19

Midlands Soldiers help battle Covid-19 in the capital

Cadets stage first virtual exercise

RAF Cosford Reservists train for Coronavirus testing

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West Midlands employers recognised by Ministry of Defence Awards for support to Armed Forces

127 new employers awarded for supporting the Armed Forces community

Birmingham Army Reservist goes from Fire Fighting to COVID-19 frontline

Highways England pledges lifelong support for the Armed Forces

Consultation launched: National Insurance Contributions holiday for employers that hire veterans

Armed Forces Week 2020

WMG lecturer deployed as Army reservist to help Scotland fight Covid-19

Midlands Soldiers help battle Covid-19 in the capital

Cadets stage first virtual exercise

RAF Cosford Reservists train for Coronavirus testing

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