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Service wives are listed amongst those women who will benefit from proposed changes in State Pension provision. The Government are expected to confirm that from April 2010 those women who are not currently entitled to a full state pension because they have not contributed the necessary 39 years national insurance contributions will have the right to buy back 'lost years'.
Two sergeants have taken the initiative to follow the Ebay lead and launch their own auction website to raise money for Forces charities.
Many families overseas encounter difficulties internet shopping using British Forces Post Office (BFPO) numbers and believe that using UK post codes instead is the answer. As the Christmas shopping season approaches, BFPO explains why using UK post codes are not the simple solution and how you can overcome difficulties when shopping on the internet.
Following an investment by the MOD, the cost of a telephone call from personnel serving in Afghanistan, Iraq and Kosovo have been reduced from 89p per minute to 11p per minute.
The Government has today announced a significant increase in the Commitment Bonus available to Service Personnel. The maximum available bonus will rise from £5,500 to £15,000. The scheme will be open, from 2009, to all Other Ranks passing the four year service point.
Manning shortages amongst RAF Regiment Gunners has prompted the Armed Forces Pay Review Body to authorise a financial retention incentive (FRI) commencing 1 Apr 08 until 31 Mar 10 for SAC Gunners who have completed 4 years reckonable service (RS) to complete 7 years RS.