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Universal Credit explained

What is Universal Credit? A relatively new benefit, it’s the most significant change to the welfare state in many years. At the heart of it is a desi...

Devolved differences

IF YOU'RE heading north of the border on a posting with little (or big) ones in tow, you’re likely to come across some significant differences in educ...

Support in Scotland

WHEN it comes to looking after the interests of your children in Scotland, the Royal Caledonian Education Trust (RCET), is the charity. Through its...

Army youngsters rise to the challenge

MORE than 30 army youngsters aged between 11-19 enjoyed a-once-in-a-lifetime adventure this summer thanks to an initiative run by Annington in conjunc...

Funding boost for Norton House

NORTON House, a SSAFA-run home-from-home for families supporting their loved ones through medical treatment, has gained a three-year grant from the Ar...

Celebrating with Soldiering On

NOMINATIONS for the 2020 Soldiering On Awards, which recognise the outstanding achievements of those who have served their country, are now open.  ...

A Postcard From… Canberra

THE Penman family – Mike, Liesa, three-year-old twins Flynn and Riley and Bundy the dog – tell us about life Down Under... How long have you be...

Silver for AFF

THE Army Families Federation (AFF) is delighted to have won a prestigious silver award celebrating its role in supporting army families around the wor...

Military to musician

AN AFGHANISTAN veteran is using his experiences in the forces to help launch an all-singing musical career. Liam Wakefield, who joined the army at ...

Searching for special military moments

MILITARY children’s charity Little Troopers is calling on British armed forces families to share their heart-warming photos for its 2020 calendar comp...