Joining the Army in the North of England The amalgamation of HQ North East and HQ North West will see one headquarters in Catterick covering the whole of the North of England. News Posted on 31 Jul 2024 LEAVE A COMMENT
Introduction of accommodation charges in small station locations Changes to Local Overseas Allowance (LOA) policy mean that Service personnel will now be charged for accommodation at small stations, removing the previous exemption. Housing News Posted on 25 Jun 2024 LEAVE A COMMENT
Refunds for double standing charges on ‘knock-through’ SFA Some military families may have been charged double standing meter charges while living in ‘knock-through’ homes, where two properties have been joined together to form a single property. Housing News Posted on 17 Jun 2024 LEAVE A COMMENT
Reaching all corners AFF’s Overseas Manager, Esther Thomas, was recently invited to visit British Forces Brunei (BFB) by Commanding Officer of 1 Royal Gurkha Rifles, Lt Col Standford Tuck. BFB is the second... About AFF News Posted on 22 May 2024 LEAVE A COMMENT
MOD responds to payroll system breach The MOD has written to Service personnel and issued FAQs to after a payroll network was compromised. The letter apologises for any anxiety the breach has caused and says that while initial investigations have found no evidence any data has been removed, a full review has been launched. Money & Allowances News Posted on 9 May 2024 LEAVE A COMMENT
Funding for Forces Families Jobs AFF has received funding from the MOD Armed Forces Families Fund Supporting Partners Programme to extend the reach and sustainability of the online training and employment platform Forces Families Jobs... News Posted on 3 May 2024 LEAVE A COMMENT
Armed Forces Covenant website update Work to update the Armed Forces Covenant website is underway. News Posted on 26 Apr 2024 LEAVE A COMMENT
Universal credit housing costs update Families separating and living in their Service Family Accommodation after the 93-day notice to vacate period highlighted to AFF that they were unable to claim the housing costs element of Universal Credit. Money & Allowances News Posted on 24 Apr 2024 LEAVE A COMMENT
Grants improve early childhood education for Service children The Armed Forces Families Fund: Early Years programme has awarded 21 grants to support childcare provision for Service children, from babies through to pre-school age. News Posted on 9 Apr 2024 LEAVE A COMMENT
Changes to childcare in England This spring the childcare offer in England is changing. At present, working parents of three- and four-year-olds are eligible for 30 hours of childcare support. Education & Childcare News Posted on 29 Mar 2024 LEAVE A COMMENT
