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
Should routes to settlement be shortened for Armed Forces? AFF is gathering evidence to put to the government as part of a consultation on whether the settlement routes for military personnel and their families should be shortened. Foreign & Commonwealth News Research & Surveys Posted on 28 Jan 2026
Armed Forces Bill will create new military housing service A new Defence Housing Service has been announced in the Armed Forces Bill 2026 currently going through Parliament. Housing News Posted on 22 Jan 2026
BFBS launches AI skills course for partners and spouses BFBS has launched a new course to help military spouses and partners build digital skills and expand career opportunities. Employment & Training News Posted on 12 Jan 2026
Focus on military housing There’s been a huge amount of change on the SFA front in the year since the MOD bought back more than 36,000 military homes from Annington. So over the next few months we’re turning our focus... Housing News Posted on 5 Jan 2026
Dual Accommodation Waiver becomes permanent A Dual Accommodation Waiver that allows Service personnel to use SLA without charge at their duty station if they maintain a home elsewhere is to become permanent from April. Housing Money & Allowances News Posted on 10 Dec 2025
