Armed Forces Covenant

Citrus Facilities Management has become one of just 331 organisations across the UK to be awarded silver in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme for 2026.

Citrus facilities management awarded silver in 2026 Defence Scheme

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A service was held on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the First World War cenotaph in Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, to mark Armistice Day.

Portsmouth “leading council in the whole country” for veteran support

Education and SEND support in schools is considered "one of the greatest challenges" facing Royal Navy, Army, and RAF families. Pictured: Andrea Devlin, director of the RAF Families Federation, and Rebecca Lovell, head of policy and deputy CEO of the Naval Families Federation.

Inconsistent SEND support a real challenge for military families

Neil Hayward, Chair of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust with Lieutenant Commander Steve Cass RN, Commanding Officer of HMS Victory, signing the Armed Forces Covenant aboard the HMS Victory in Portsmouth.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare underpins Armed Forces support with coven...

A veterans support hub could be coming to Portsmouth after the government allocated millions in funding towards it. Pictured: Veterans marching at the Remembrance Sunday ceremony.

Vital veterans support hub could be coming to Portsmouth

Stagecoach bus

Stagecoach South offers free travel to veterans this Remembrance Day

There are calls for military spouses to have the right to work abroad in the same nation that their partner is on deployment at.

Calls for military spouses to have right to work abroad with partners

Hampshire fire service has received a silver award for supporting former military personnel.

Fire service honoured for supporting armed forces

Major changes could be made to the veterans railcard to allow cheaper travel for families. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (180225-40)

Big changes could be coming to railcard with cheaper train tickets

Alan Mak MP with Royal Marine veteran Conner Robson

Havant MP Alan Mak meets Royal Marines veteran benefiting from Armed Forces Cove...

Royal Navy, Army and RAF families have been thrown into a “lottery” for school places and healthcare.

Military families face healthcare and school place "lottery"

Signing the Armed Forces Covenant

Hampshire-based IT firm commits to Armed Forces Covenant in support of military ...

Sir Keir Starmer at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard during Labour's general election campaign. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-070)

Labour pledges to bring in new armed forces support role

Representatives of the County Council and the Armed Forces gathered for the ceremony

Hampshire County Council underlines ‘unwavering support’ to the Armed Forces

Surgeon Commodore Stuart Collett and Dr John Black sign the Armed Forces Covenant

South Central Ambulance Service reaffirms support for Armed Forces community
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has again signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant.
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Naval Base Commander, Commodore John Voyce, left, signing the covenant with Professor Graham Galbraith, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth renews Armed Forces Covenant at a special signing event

Remembrance Sunday in Havant. Picture: Barry Zee

Havant council working to build group around the Armed Forces Covenant

HMS Prince of Wales passing Southsea Common today during Sugababes set at Victorious Festival.

Portsmouth Review of the Year 2022: August cheered on Victorious Festival

Remembrance Sunday in Gosport

Charity makes 'fierce commitment' to town's veterans

Pictured: Stef Nienaltowski, head of Shaping Portsmouth has vowed to make Portsmouth the

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Portsmouth to become a 'shining light' for how veterans can be supported

Mark Waldron, editor of The News
Picture: Duncan Shepherd

News gains Bronze status for its work backing the military community

Dan Arnold, pictured in Afghanistan, said he struggled to find his feet in the working world after leaving the military almost 10 years ago.

Portsmouth's plan to be UK's best city for military families delights minister

Stephen Morgan MP. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (060619-20)

MP outlines plans to improve lives of veterans

Military personnel pictured during a Remembrance parade in Portsmouth. Photo: LPhot Dave Jenkins

Military families urged to fill survey on key new armed forces law reform

Keith Malcolm, Armed Forces Covenant Lead Nurse at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth

QA gets gold status for supporting the armed forces

Portsmouth's Lord Mayor Cllr Rob Wood and naval base commander Commodore Jeremy Bailey took part in a flag raising ceremony today to mark the start of Armed Forces Week. Picture: Portsmouth City Council

Portsmouth commemorates Armed Forces Week with virtual celebration
EVENTS planned to commemorate the hard work of our heroes in the armed forces are being reimagined digitally this week.
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Queen Alexandra Hospital is proud of its Veteran Aware status. Pictured is: Keith Malcolm

This is how QA Hospital is supporting the armed forces and veterans

Forgotton Veterans founder Gary Weaving (right) taking on the sleeping rough challenge

Portsmouth charity takes on sleeping rough challenge to shine a light on veteran...

File photo of a Halfords store in Cambridge. Picture by Chris Radburn/PA Wire

Halfords guarantees interviews for service leavers

Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Portsmouth's QA Hospital praised for being '˜veteran aware'Â

Vice Admiral Tony Radakin CB signs the Armed Foces Covenant with Sir Rupert Soames of Serco Picture: Ian Hargreaves (180622-1_covenant)

Tug firm Serco which moves HMS Queen Elizabeth vows to double UK reservists by 2...

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Plans for covenant to become embedded in region

Official Opening of the Fort and Fleet Dog Activity Trail at Queen Elizabeth Country Park PICTURE: Duncan Shepherd 1800 77_001

New dog obstacle course gets tails wagging

Seaford College students testing the new assault course at Queen Elizabeth Country Park

Cadets get to grips with new Waterlooville assault course

From left: Air Commodore Alan Opie from the Royal Air Force; Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire Nigel Atkinson; Anglican Bishop of Portsmouth the Rev Christopher Foster; The Rev Ian Stevenson and Second Sea Lord Vice Admiral Jonathan Woodcock signing the Armed Forces Covenant at Portsmouth Anglican Cathedral
Picture: Habibur Rahman

'˜We're committed to supporting our troops' says Portsmouth Diocese

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Portsmouth churches back military pledge

MoD Regional Employer Engagement Director Ella Robinson with Tony Lawman, Lucketts Managing Director and Simon Clayton, a driver with NEx/Lucketts
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Travel company to offer armed forces support

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'˜Military housing still needs to be improved'

Bishop Christopher says service personnel should not be disadvantaged by the mobile nature of their role

RT REV CHRISTOPHER FOSTER, BISHOP OF PORTSMOUTH: The armed forces deserve our re...

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Hampshire County Council gets award for commitment to armed forces

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More homes are needed for all, not just veterans

Minister for Portsmouth Mark Francois at the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity at HMS Excellent on Whale Island

Picture: Sarah Standing (160651-5661)

Veterans in Portsmouth to be given council homes first under new rules