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<p>The Government is fully committed to eliminating discrimination against Service
personnel which is why we enshrined our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant into
law. One of the core principles of the Covenant is that Service personnel should not
suffer disadvantage as a result of their membership, or former membership, of the
Armed Forces. The Covenant exists to redress the disadvantages that the Armed Forces
community may face in comparison to other citizens.</p><p>Every Local Authority in
mainland Great Britain, and two in Northern Ireland, have signed the Armed Forces
Covenant which encourages local communities to support the Armed Forces in their area
and promote public understanding and awareness. Additionally, over 930 organisations
have now signed a Corporate Pledge to the Armed Forces Covenant, demonstrating their
support for the Armed Forces Community.</p><p>Examples of steps being taken include
developing shadow postcodes for British Forces Post Office (BFPO) addresses so that
Service personnel can access online goods and services and launching the Defence Discount
Service which offers a privilege card entitling members of the Armed Forces and their
families to a range of discounts on goods and services.</p><p>Information on benefits
and concessions available to the Armed Forces and veterans can be found at the following
address:</p><p>https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/armed-forces-and-veterans/benefits-and-concessions-for-the-armed-forces-veterans-and-their-families/</p>
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