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MYSTERIOUS: Veterans org - You Need To See This

Democrats demand answers from Trump’s VA

The letter from lawmakers to Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins cites a recent ProPublica investigation

Salon · Aug 12

Young and unemployed? Join the military, defence minister says

The veterans minister also said that some trade apprenticeships were more valuable than ‘a place at Oxbridge’

The Independent UK · May 29

Trump's troubled plan for certain vets

Advocates warn that the program could erode homeless veterans' trust in the VA

Salon · Mar 14

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'Unfit' Keir Starmer Warned Over Veteran 'Witch Hunt' As Legal Past Stabs Troops In The Back

Keir Starmer's legal past pursuing British veterans through the courts raises troubling questions about his fitness to command the armed forces during a critical moment for national security.

International Business Times UK · Jan 28

Veteran's Day Turns Ugly As Trump 'Disrespects' Ceremony - Kins Tell Him To 'Burn In Hell'

On 11 Nov 2025, Trump renames Veterans Day 'Victory Day' at Arlington, praises 'Secretary of War' Hegseth, boasts VA gains—igniting backlash over politicisation & facts

International Business Times UK · Nov 12, 2025

Veterans charity in shambles after four resignations

An RSL branch is being asked how it can continue operating after four directors including its chair quit, amid "conflicts" and a lawsuit.

AAP · Oct 9, 2025

Veterans Could Lose Food Benefits Under Trump’s Tax Law: What to Know

Veterans up to 64 years old must work to keep food stamps under Trump’s new tax legislation.

Kiplinger · Aug 21, 2025

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US veterans agency lost thousands of ‘core’ medical staff under Trump, records show

Departures are exacerbating existing shortages and creating ‘very unsafe’ conditions for patients, veterans and health workers say

The Guardian - US · Aug 11, 2025

‘Profound alarm’: US veterans agency roiled by fight over anti-discrimination provisions

Nearly 100 lawmakers claim the agency’s recent actions put veterans’ healthcare at risk. Department of Veterans Affairs chief says ‘no one is being discriminated against at VA’

The Guardian - US · Jul 18, 2025

US Veterans Affairs Cuts Layoff Plan to 30,000, Down From Original 80,000 Target

The US Department of Veterans Affairs scales back its layoff plan from 80,000 to 30,000 positions, with critics warning the cuts still risk undermining veteran care.

International Business Times UK · Jul 8, 2025

'This is bold, and we've got to succeed': inside Mission: Everest and their record-breaking ascent attempt

Minister for Veterans and People Al Carns is among the team of ex-Special Forces soldiers aiming to climb Everest in a record-breaking seven days

Evening Standard · Mar 15, 2025

Arlington Cemetery scrubs info on famous Black, Hispanic, and female veterans to comply with Trump orders

The purge follows Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s declaration that ‘DEI is dead’ as he implements Trump’s agenda at the Pentagon

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2025

Major Oracle outage hits US Federal health record systems

VA, DOD and other medical facilities all affected by Oracle outage, which was reportedly fixed with a system restart.

TechRadar · Mar 10, 2025

Veterans say Trump’s plans to cut VA budget could put them ‘in the ground’

Some veterans fear losing services, but others say the VA should be ‘cleaned out’

The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025

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The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2025

VA pauses billions in cuts lauded by Musk as lawmakers and veterans decry loss of critical care

The Department of Veterans Affairs has temporarily suspended billions of dollars in contract cuts after an uproar that critical veterans health services were harmed, lawmakers and veterans service organizations said Wednesday

Latin Times · Feb 26, 2025

Veterans Affairs Official Issues Stark Warning About Musk's 'Absolute Chaos' Approach to Gutting Agency: 'Nothing is Getting Done'

"The best employees are starting to look elsewhere," the official told NBC News. "I can't overemphasize that enough."

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024

Unionist parties pledge support for new Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner

David Johnstone has been appointed to the role vacated by former UUP MP Danny Kinahan earlier this year.

Kiplinger · Nov 11, 2024

Voters Approve New Veteran Property Tax Relief

Thanks to the election, some Veterans will soon see expanded property tax exemptions.

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Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2024

Drones rather than soldiers taking primacy on the battlefield in warfare revolution, says defence minister

Veterans’ Minister Alistair Carns said the massive increase in use of drones in the Ukraine war was ‘like a machine gun moment for the army’

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2024

Compensation fund for dismissed LGBT veterans is too small, MPs say

Labour MPs said that the current fund will work out at £12,500 for each veteran sacked under so-called ‘gay ban’ that lasted until 2000.

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2024

Lauren Boebert’s Democratic rival accuses her of disrespecting veterans and ‘melting down’ on debate stage

Lauren Boebert’s opponent slammed her voting record on veterans and accused her of ‘melting down’ during their debate

Daily Mirror · Jul 4, 2023

Charities blast top Tory who suggested struggling people choose to use foodbanks

Foodbank leaders blasted the suggestion from Veterans Affairs Minister Johnny Mercer after he suggested people opted to use foodbanks for budgeting reasons

Daily Mirror · Jul 4, 2023

Out-of-touch Tory minister claims using food bank use is a 'personal decision'

In a bruising TV encounter Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer said the armed forces earn a 'good wage' and blamed 'personal decisions' for their use amid reports RAF personnel are using food banks

Daily Mirror · Nov 22, 2022

Britain's nuclear test veterans should be compensated for ordeal, government told

Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer said Tuesday’s announcement of the Nuclear Test Medal was “the beginning of a programme for recognition”

Daily Mirror · Nov 21, 2022

Nuclear veterans finally win a medal, and tell Rishi Sunak: "We need more"

Calls grow for Rishi Sunak to order blood and urine records be opened up to nuclear veterans after they're finally granted a medal

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