Service personnel who are in receipt of CEA and a random selection of non-claimants have been asked to complete a questionnaire on the allowance. The survey originates from an independent organisation feeding the current review on CEA. The Federation has had sight of the survey and considers it to include leading questions and are keen to hear the views of those who have been asked to complete it...More information »
Monday, 31 January 2011
BEWARE CEA Survey...
Service personnel who are in receipt of CEA and a random selection of non-claimants have been asked to complete a questionnaire on the allowance. The survey originates from an independent organisation feeding the current review on CEA. The Federation has had sight of the survey and considers it to include leading questions and are keen to hear the views of those who have been asked to complete it...More information »
Mirror Campaigns Against Changes to Service Pensions
The Mirror newspaper has today launched a 'Pensions Fit For Heroes' Campaign to fight Forces cuts. Chris Hughes, Mirror correspondent, points out the government is changing the basis upon which Service pensions are calculated. From April they will be based on the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rather than the Retail Price Index (RPI) as they are at the moment, causing a huge decrease in payouts...More information »Sunday, 30 January 2011
Crew in Hospital after Tornado Crash
The crew of a Tornado GR4 are recovering in hospital after ejecting from their aircraft off the west coast of Scotland. The Tornado, from Lossiemouth, hit the water of Loch Ewe, near Gairloch, Western Ross. The crew are said to have reported fire on board before they ejected from the aircraft yesterday afternoon. It is thought both crew members are suffering from minor injuries...Thursday, 27 January 2011
Quick Vote - Allowances
The general consensus on the outcome of the Allowances Review seems to be that 'It was not as bad as expected'. Do you agree with this statement?
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Scrapping Nimrod is 'Folly'
Six ex-military chiefs have written to the Telegraph expressing their utter dismay at the scraping of the Nimrod MR4..AVM Tony Mason; Maj Gen Patrick Cordingley; Marshal of the RAF Lord Craig; Air Cdr Andrew Lambert; Maj Gen Julian Thompson and Adm Sir John Woodward all put their names to the letter. They said: 'A massive gap in British security has opened... Tuesday, 25 January 2011
Report in the Telegraph is 'Not Helpful'
The MoD have been irritated by a report in today's Telegraph which says, 'The Armed Forces are braced for another round of drastic cuts as the Ministry of Defence has to make up a £1.6 billion shortfall for the next financial year'. The MoD responded by saying: "Premature speculation is not helpful to the process, to our Armed Forces, or our industry...More information »Over 330 Quarters Flooded
Over 330 SFA were flooded during the freeze this winter representing unprecedented levels for MHS to deal with. Many occupants had to be moved from their Service accommodation into hotels, contact houses and other alternative accommodation. The situation has highlighted a number of inconsistencies and some customers have been left wondering what they are entitled to claim and what they are not..More information »
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