UK Government Commits £3.5 Million to Veteran Support

As the UK prepares for Remembrance weekend, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has committed £3.5 million towards homelessness support for veterans, ensuring they receive essential wraparound services and specialist employment assistance, extending support through to 2026. This initiative is part of a broader pledge to provide 'homes for heroes', recognizing the sacrifices made by veterans. Concurrently, various Remembrance Day ceremonies and parades are scheduled across communities in Canada and the UK, including a major service at the Victoria Park Cenotaph in Cobourg, Ontario, where the public is invited to honor fallen soldiers. In Bath and North East Somerset, local events will take place to allow residents to reflect on the contributions of servicemen and women. Additionally, free travel will be offered to military personnel and veterans attending services in London, facilitating their participation in these commemorations. Communities are also promoting local Poppy Campaigns to raise funds for veterans and their families.