New UK Chief of the Defence Staff: Protecting our country will need ‘whole of society’ response
On 15 December 2025, the current Chief of the UK Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton KCB ADC FREng, gave the annual lecture at the […]
Armed Forces Covenant
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue affirmed commitment to the armed forces
Earlier this month, the Chief Fire Officer of Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue affirmed commitment from his service to the Defence community. The Armed Forces Covenant is a
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Latest progress of Armed Forces Covenant published
Each year, the Ministry of Defence reports on the progress made in delivering the Armed Forces Covenant that supports closer ties between civil society and the military
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Local employers earn awards for commitment to veterans and defence
More than 20 companies, public bodies and charities in our region have earned one of the UK Government’s top awards for supporting the Armed Forces community. The
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RFCA Member Jim Wright receives Meritorious Service certificate
RFCA Member Jim Wright was awarded a Meritorious Service certificate by HM Lord-Lieutenant Northamptonshire in his home county. The citation described Jim as “an ardent and staunch
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Over 300 businesses celebrate a Silver ERS award in 2023
In the East of England, 22 businesses have earned recognition from the Ministry of Defence and been awarded a Silver ERS Award in 2023; a prestigious accolade
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11 East Anglian organisations receive the Ministry of Defence’s Gold ERS 2023 Award
Employers and organisations from across East Anglia attended a ceremony at the Cabinet War Rooms in London to receive their Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Awards; the Ministry
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Veteran’s successful transition into Norfolk’s offshore wind sector
Norfolk-born Richard Beck spent seven years in the British Army as a Royal Engineer, before transitioning into a career within Norfolk’s offshore wind sector. Growing up in
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Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Awards booklets preserve the testimony of East Anglian businesses
Each year, our Employer Engagement team preserves the testimony of employers who are awarded the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award in a dedicated booklet. We announced the
Cranfield University honoured by the Ministry of Defence
The Ministry of Defence awarded Gold Employer Recognition to Cranfield University for supporting the Armed Forces community. Professor Sir Peter Gregson, Vice-Chancellor of Cranfield University, commented: “Cranfield
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