IN THE NEWS IN THE
Implementation of CAAS
A Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) assessment programme for overseas SFA, which will include surveys of the overseas SFA, will begin in August 2015.
gov.uk/new-employment-models
Dedicated NHS page
Healthcare information and support for the UK’s 10 million-strong Armed Forces community can now be found in one place.
raf-ff.org.uk/health.asp
RAF Halton welfare caravan
The grand opening of the Halton Lodge eight berth welfare caravan took place at Pagham near Chichester in Sussex.
raf-ff.org.uk
Save money, Save strain
Every year Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) staff help 1000’s of British Nationals who need to apply for an Emergency Travel Document (ETD).
gov.uk
6 Envoy Autumn 2015
RAF Reserves
Many of you gave your comments on life as an RAF Reservist at Station workshops or through our online survey. The final RAF Reserves report is now available.
raf-ff.org.uk
Tenancy Deposit Loan Scheme
A new Tenancy Deposit Loan Scheme has been launched (6 July 2015) to allow Service personnel to apply for a loan, in the form of an advance of pay.
raf-ff.org.uk
Childcare vouchers
The Government is planning to introduce Tax-Free Childcare, a new initiative which will replace the current Childcare Voucher Scheme.
tax-free-childcare.info/parents/
Storybook Wings
The digital option of Storybook Wings has been enthusiastically embraced with a great number of families tapping in to this new service.
raf-ff.org.uk
SSAFA celebrates 25 years
SSAFA, the UK’s oldest military charity, are today (18 July) celebrating a quarter of a century supporting RAF personnel and their families.
raf-ff.org.uk
Vehicle without a V5C (logbook)
DVLA advises motorists not to buy a vehicle if it doesn’t have a V5C (logbook). If you buy a vehicle that doesn’t have a V5C certificate, you may not be able to tax it.
gov.uk
Commemorative stamps
1 (Fighter) Squadron has helped to launch a commemorative set of six stamps by Royal Mail in order to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
raf.mod.uk
Full and thorough SDSR needed
As the subjects of the next SDSR and Defence spending continue to receive media interest, Michael Fallon blogs about this year’s review which is now under way.
modmedia.blog.gov.uk
Over the next two pages are some of the late breaking news stories.
RAF deploys tornados
Motorists warned about scam emails
DVLA warns the public of scam emails that include a virus. They’re aware that some members of the public have received emails claiming to be from DVLA.
gov.uk
We must support the Armed Forces
In an exclusive article in The Telegraph, Philip Hammond, the Foreign Secretary, says everyone in government must “wake up” to the need to support the Armed Forces and their families.
raf-ff.org.uk
Spectacular Air Tattoo
A bumper crowd of almost 150,000 people were treated to a spectacular display of aviation from across the globe during the three-day Royal International Air Tattoo (July 17 to 19).
raf-ff.org.uk
New RAF intelligence aircraft
Defence Secretary announces the second RAF Airseeker intelligence aircraft will be delivered well ahead of schedule.
raf-ff.org.uk
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