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Veterans Strategy

11 November 2025

Proposing MP
North East Derbyshire
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Defence

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement outlines the new Veterans Strategy aimed at recognising, celebrating, and supporting UK veterans.

Action Requested

The government is launching VALOUR with £27 million funding for organisations to bid for funding for centres that support veterans. Additionally, the eligibility criteria for the Nuclear Test Medal are being extended to include personnel who served in monitoring French atmospheric nuclear tests until 1974 and Chinese tests until 1980.

Key Facts

  • New Veterans Strategy sets long-term outcomes for veterans.
  • VALOUR programme launched with £27 million funding.
  • Applications open for organisations to bid for VALOUR recognised centres.
  • Eligibility criteria extended for Nuclear Test Medal.
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