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SC holds IAF, Army liable to pay ₹1.54 cr. to veteran infected with HIV via blood transfusion. Court chastises govt. for lack of dignity, honour & compassion towards veteran. Records show veteran was stonewalled & discriminated against. Court reminds Armed Forces of their duty to ensure highest safety standards.

Ben Wallace says it has been an ‘honour’ to serve alongside Ministry of Defence colleagues and thanks Rishi Sunak for his ‘leadership’ as prime minister

Sunak accused of appointing ‘yes man’, while military chiefs question if Shapps will fight for defence budget

Mr Wallace announced last month he would resign from the senior Cabinet role at the next reshuffle.

PM prepares to reveal mini-reshuffle after Wallace formally steps down – amid speculation someone ‘unexpected’ getting top cabinet job

Armed Forces Minister James Heappey and Chief Secretary to the Treasury John Glen have both been linked with the post.

Madras High Court directs Defence Ministry to ensure existence of Internal Complaints Committee in the Armed Forces

Wallace refuses request for 750 troops to cover Border Force staff – as he reveals he’s done with frontline politics

A new Legion Standard was dedicated and there were also a series of presentations to long-serving branch members

The scheme removes the need for a service leaver to undergo an Access to Work assessment.

Chris Lewis and his family hope to raise £500,000 for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.