The Fiji Times today reports on the London Embassy meeting between Dr Hugh Milroy, CEO of Veterans Aid and Fiji’s Prime Minsister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama. Dr Milroy was briefing the Prime Minsiter with the latest on the U-turn by the UK Borders Agency, allowing (Fiji born) British Army Lance Corporal Isimeli “Bale” Baleiwa to remain […]
cobseo, the Confederation of Service Charities, reported on the U-turn by the UK Border Agency on deporting Commonwealth and foreign soldiers. On Wednesday 21st November 2012, The UK Border Agency announced plans to change the rules to allow Foreign and Commonwealth soldiers who risked their lives for Britain to avoid deportation – even those […]
CEO Dr Hugh Milroy, in an interview with Platform505.com to mark Remembrance Day this weekend, talks about Veterans Aid. “Veterans Aid is about giving people dignity” he explains. “Like Churchill, our mantra is ‘Action this day’ – providing immediate help; what’s needed, when it’s needed.” The interviewer explains that “heading a team of such committed […]
Former defence secretary Dr Liam Fox has told Channel 4 News that Home Office rules which are leaving foreign and commonwealth soldiers facing deportation are ‘a breach of the military covenant’. See: http://www.channel4.com/news/border-agency-u-turn-on-deportation-of-fco-soldiers. Related articles Threatened UK Soldiers Deportations Latest: C4 News Reports Two-tier justice for Commonwealth soldiers? Prime Minister Challenged Over Military Covenant British […]
Featuring an exclusive presentation by Turner Prize nominee Spartacus Chetwynd, a British artist known for reworkings of iconic moments from cultural history in spontaneous and improvisatory performances. An unique collection of paintings, photographs and other creative works will be on display at Victoria’s SW1 Gallery between December 3rd and 8th. The (invitation only) Private View on […]
Chelsea pensioners bearing gifts are an increasingly familiar sight in Stepney. Tea, biscuits, socks, towels, tooth brushes and toiletries were packed into carrier bags that filled the general office of the hostel that is ‘home’ to nearly 60 veterans. Captain of Invalids Col. (Retd.) Mark Baker and colleagues also brought with them cheques totalling £130. […]
An open letter to Prime Minister David Cameron from Veteran Aid’s Chief Executive Dr Hugh Milroy appears in The Times ‘Thunderer’ opinion column today urging him to act on behalf of Foreign & Commonwealth soldiers who are facing deportation. Under the heading Our soldiers from overseas are being treated shamefully it references the words of […]
With just nine days to go before the BFBS Radio Big Salute auction on Friday 5th October, more than 60 auction items are live today on eBay and via www.bfbs.com/bigsalute An Olympic torch, a Manchester United shirt signed by Rio Ferdinand, a meet and greet with Status Quo, a short break in Cyprus and tickets […]
This evening, C4 News ran an exclusive story, with three films on the latest Soldier to be threatened with deportation. Veterans Aid CEO Dr Hugh Milroy was also featured, in an interview on the latest developments. You can see the full report here. Related articles Veterans Aid CEO Hugh Milroy Discusses “Suffering” Of Fijian […]
Sophie Kelk is crossing Scotland to raise funds for Veterans Aid. The 23 year old PR will be running, cycling and kayaking her way across a 106-mile route that includes Loch Ness, Great Glen, Glencoe and Ben Nevis. “I’m doing it because I’m utterly mad and I love to challenge myself – but also because […]
