Armed Forces

An inquiry will look into claims of wrongdoing by UK troops in Afghanistan.

Probe to look at claims against British troops in Afghanistan

Women in the armed forces are often “terrified” to report any sexual assault and harassment they have suffered while serving.

Women ‘terrified’ to report sex assaults in the armed forces

McDonald’s to axe 20% discount scheme for NHS staff this year

Then Prince Charles, Prince of Wales attends an event to mark the centenary of the RAF on July 10, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)

What role did King Charles III previously serve in the military?

An MoD survey revealed 14% of female personnel had experienced sexual harassment opposed to less than 1% of men.

Armed Forces: 14% of female personnel sexually harassed

Armed Forces Day, which takes place on the last Saturday of June, honours the men and women of the Armed forces community. In celebration, there is a national event which includes aerial flypasts and more.

When is Armed Forces Day 2022? Date, why military day is celebrated

Elvis Costello performing at the YouTube Theater on October 02, 2021 (Photo: JC Olivera/Getty Images)

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Known as Poppy day, Remembrance Day or Armistice Day, 11 November is a sombre occasion in the UK (image: Shutterstock)

What is Armistice Day? Its meaning and who we remember explained

Remembrance Day is marked by all nations of the Commonwealth (Photo: Shutterstock)

Date of Remembrance Sunday 2021 - and why people wear poppies

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced that £5 million will be invested in a new UK-wide Veterans’ Health Innovation Fund as part of the 2021 Budget (Graphic: Mark Hall/JPIMedia)

Armed Forces charities respond to Rishi Sunak’s Budget

Afghan refugees wait to be processed after arriving on an evacuation flight from Afghanistan, at Heathrow Airport (Photo by DOMINIC LIPINSKI/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Afghans who worked for UK will be able to move here permanently

A US Marine passes water to evacuees during the evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport during the evacuation on August 21, 2021 in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Isaiah Campbell/U.S. Marine Corps/Getty)

More than 7,000 evacuated from Afghanistan by UK military mission

The Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan has caused serious anxiety for many, including those who served in the country as part of the UK’s Armed Forces (Graphic: Kim Mogg)

The mental health challenges still being faced by Afghanistan veterans

An Armed Forces Day celebration in 2019.

When is Armed Forces Day 2021? National day celebrating military explained

Royal Caribbean will operate ocean cruises as well as voyages around the UK coastline from Southampton from 7 July (Photo: ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Royal Caribbean is offering free UK cruises to key workers - how to get tickets