Veterans affected by the armed forces’ ‘gay ban’, which ran until 2000, will receive up to £70,000 in compensation, a 50% increase to what was previously announced. Defence secretary John Healey will announce on December 12 that the total amount available will be £75 million; those who were dismissed or discharged because of their sexual […]
LGBTQ+ charities that support military veterans – Fighting with Pride, the LGBT Foundation and Forward Assist – are to receive a £45,000 cash boost from the UK government.
The Royal British Legion has apologised for past ‘discrimination’ against the LGBTQ+ community and LGBTQ+ war veterans, winning ‘praise and thanks’ for its decision and its new commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion.
