Construction of first new military homes in nearly a decade The MOD is to construct 265 new SFA homes in Oxfordshire – the first development of its kind in almost 10 years. Housing News Posted on 27 Mar 2026
First Armed Forces Commissioner chosen Defence Secretary John Healey has picked former Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff, British Forces Cyprus Polly Perkins CBE as his preferred candidate for the new Armed Forces Commissioner role.... News Posted on 26 Mar 2026
New CEA advisory team launched Service parents now have access to a group of experts to help them navigate the intricacies of Continuity of Education Allowance. Education & Childcare Money & Allowances News Posted on 25 Mar 2026
New childcare costs help for Forces families in devolved nations Defence Secretary John Healey met families at Dreghorn Barracks as the MOD announced eligible military families in the devolved nations will soon be able to access the same help with early years childcare costs as those in England. Education & Childcare News Posted on 20 Mar 2026
Research into Forces families’ overseas experience Research to find out how challenges faced by UK Armed Forces families overseas can be tackled effectively has moved a step closer. News Research & Surveys Your posting Posted on 18 Mar 2026
More empathy needed for families in SFA AFF has told MPs that families in military housing need the ‘human touch’ when dealing with their housing issues. Housing News Posted on 12 Mar 2026
Out now – spring Army&You! Alistair talks about life as a male spouse, Evgenia gives her perspective from Ukraine and Esther visits Sennelager, in spring Army&You News Posted on 3 Mar 2026
AFF gives evidence to Select Committee on Armed Forces Bill AFF has told MPs the Armed Forces Covenant can work better to support the lives of military families. Chief Executive Collette Musgrave joined NFF and RAFFF colleagues giving evidence to a Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill. News Posted on 25 Feb 2026
Armed Forces Covenant Legal Duty Extension An expansion of the Armed Forces Covenant means all government departments will have a legal duty to consider the impact on military personnel when developing policies. News Posted on 10 Feb 2026
Time to Talk Day An organisation that provides support for Armed Forces personnel and their families is backing Time to Talk Day to prompt open conversations about mental health. Family life Health & Additional Needs News Posted on 5 Feb 2026
