The government has announced it will not proceed with plans to introduce a new combat compensation scheme for armed forces personnel and veterans. This paper briefly explains the original proposals, concerns raised and the government's announcement.
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Arctic Star and Bomber Command Clasp: Eligibility and How to Apply (43 KB, PDF)
The Prime Minister announced on 19 December 2012 that veterans of the Arctic Convoys in World War Two would be awarded an Arctic Star and that the veterans of Bomber Command would be awarded a clasp to the 1939-1945 Star. The eligibility criteria for those awards were announced on 26 February 2013.
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Arctic Star and Bomber Command Clasp: Eligibility and How to Apply (43 KB, PDF)
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Armed Forces Pension Scheme and preserved pensions
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This note provides details on how UK military service personnel statistics are measured and discusses current and historic strength levels. The Army, Naval and RAF Services are examined, as well as the reserve elements of these services. Statistics on the diversity of the military, inflow and outflow rates, and surplus/deficits of strength against targets are discussed.
