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The Ministry of Defence has launched its most ambitious housing programme in over 50 years, committing £9 billion over the next decade to fix and modernise its family housing estate. The new “Defence Housing Strategy 2025” signals a complete overhaul of the MoD’s approach to accommodation, creating a wave of ...


The government has awarded £4.5 million through its Veterans Capital Housing Fund to 19 organisations across the United Kingdom. The funding, announced on 30 October 2025, is allocated for the construction of 45 new homes and the refurbishment of existing properties for veterans and their families. This investment is part ...


The government has announced the appointment of Jeremy Pocklington as the new Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Defence. The appointment, approved by the Prime Minister following an external recruitment process, sees Mr Pocklington move from his current role as Permanent Secretary at the Department for Energy Security and Net ...


A landmark reciprocal procurement contract between the United Kingdom and Germany will deliver next-generation battlefield mobility to the British Army while creating a significant export opportunity for the UK defence supply chain. The agreement, managed by the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR), reinforces the deepening industrial and military partnership ...


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