Gov iconGovSep 21, 2026 ~7 min source read

Veterans News and Communications Hub: an overview of the UK government portal for veteran-facing organisations

A practical guide to what the Veterans News and Communications Hub provides, recent updates logged on the page, and the main content areas organisations and veterans will find there.

Veterans News and Communications Hub

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Core content areas include Latest News, Veterans’ support, Veterans’ employment, Veterans Awards, grants and funding, employer resources, education, and devolved nations information.

# What the Hub is for Hub is a GOV.UK guidance page run by the Ministry of Defence and Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Associations (RFCA). It collects news, updates, and guidance aimed at forces‑friendly organisations and audiences who work with or support veterans. The page acts as a single reference point for showcasing veteran skills and for sharing announcements about programmes, awards, services, and policy‑adjacent resources.

# Recent activity and cadence of updates

# Main content areas to expect The Hub aggregates discrete sections that visitors will commonly need:

  • Latest News: rolling news items and announcements related to veterans, charities, employers, awards, and events.
  • Veterans' support: links and summaries of organisations and services that provide welfare, medical, and other support (DMWS is referenced as a recent addition).
  • Veterans' employment: guidance, surveys, and employer engagement materials to help veterans transition to civilian work.
  • Veterans and the devolved nations: content tailored to England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland with region‑specific updates.
  • Veterans Awards and Veterans Foundation: information about awards, grants, funding programmes and the Veterans' Foundation activity.
  • Education and training: sections added in 2024–2025 point to learning and upskilling resources.
  • Forces‑friendly employers and Employer Voices: resources for organisations working to recruit and retain veterans.

# Notable programme mentions and section additions The update history calls out specific entries such as the Fighting with Pride section and the addition of DMWS to Veterans' support. It also references Armed Forces Covenant signings and employers receiving Defence Employer Recognition Scheme awards, indicating the Hub links to a mix of sector announcements and recognition schemes.

# How organisations and veterans can use it

# What the update log reveals about priorities

# Practical next steps for readers If you represent a veterans' organisation or employer: check Latest News regularly, review the Veterans' support and employment sections for new services and surveys, and use the devolved‑nations content for local contacts. For individuals seeking support: consult the Veterans' support section for listed organisations and services and note additions like DMWS.

# Where the page sits in government communication The page is maintained on GOV.UK by the MOD and RFCA teams and functions as a communications hub rather than a policy document. It collects stories, partner announcements, and signposts to support and programmes rather than publishing standalone new policy statements.

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