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Hundreds report sexual abuse in UK army medicals

Shocking revelations emerge as hundreds of women allege systematic sexual abuse during UK military medical assessments spanning five decades, prompting calls for official inquiry.

Farage blasted for 'disgusting' D-Day snub

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces intense backlash after skipping crucial D-Day 80th anniversary events in Normandy, with critics branding his absence a 'disgusting insult' to veterans.

Remembrance Sunday parade cancelled over safety concerns

A historic Remembrance Sunday parade in Greater Manchester has been cancelled due to alleged health and safety concerns, sparking fury among veterans and residents who call it 'disrespectful' to fallen heroes.

Nuclear test veterans take government to court over health

British nuclear test veterans and their descendants are launching legal action against the Ministry of Defence, demanding recognition and compensation for health issues they believe stem from radiation exposure during Cold War experiments.

Daughter's regret over dad's PTSD suicide

An ex-soldier's daughter shares her emotional story of regret after her father took his own life, urging better mental health support for veterans struggling with PTSD.

Arsenal's Poppy Shirt Tribute for Remembrance

Arsenal Football Club honours Remembrance Day with exclusive poppy-adorned match-worn shirts auction, supporting veterans and service personnel through the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal.

Reeves: Private healthcare vital for NHS future

Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces controversial tax partnership with private healthcare sector to ease NHS burden, signalling major shift in government healthcare strategy.

Royal British Legion faces backlash over poppy changes

The Royal British Legion faces veteran outrage after replacing traditional paper poppies with digital QR codes and controversial wristbands in this year's appeal, sparking accusations of disrespecting the fallen.

Labour council bans poppies in Remembrance Day crackdown

A Labour-run council faces furious criticism after banning traditional Remembrance Day symbols including poppies and Union Jacks from official communications in what's being called a 'woke' crackdown on British traditions.

Digital ID Cards Roll Out for UK Veterans

UK armed forces veterans are set to receive new digital identification cards as part of a significant government initiative to streamline access to services and support.

2 Million UK Veterans Left Behind in Digital Age

Shocking new figures reveal nearly two million British military veterans are struggling with basic digital skills, creating a worrying isolation gap among those who served our nation.

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