MoD improves pensions for Gurkhas The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced that it is improving pensions for Gurkhas and plans to conduct a review of the mechanisms in place for increasing Gurkha pensions. <... Read More...
MoD chiefs ban on uniforms at gay pride The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has come in for severe criticism for decisions to ban military personnel from wearing their uniforms during this year's annual Pride London march. Read More...
Gurkhas lose fight for pay parity Four retired British Gurkhas have lost a bid for equal pay against the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on a technicality. The four men, three of whom served in the Falklands War... Read More...
Ministry of Defence signs up to diversity con The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced that it has signed a pledge designed to improve diversity in the job sector. Signing up for the Next Step Foundation's Diversit... Read More...
Young pilot 'too tall' for fighter jets A talented young pilot has been told that he is too tall to fly fighter planes, putting paid to his ambitions. Adam Roberts is 6ft 4ins tall and a member of 1344 Cardiff A... Read More...
Row over police positive discrimination plans Police have been criticised over reports that they have been discussing the possibility of setting targets for black and female job applicants in the force. The Commission... Read More...
Army launches new recruitment drive The army is concentrating on attracting older and younger recruits and has raised the maximum age of new recruits to 33. Senior army officials have embarked on a tour of s... Read More...
UK Air Force in gay recruitment pledge The Royal Air Force (RAF) is collaborating with gay rights organisation Stonewall on a new campaign, appealing directly to gay men and women. In a bid to solve a recruitme... Read More...
