New early years childcare scheme, UK Nursery Authority (UKNA) to launch from September 2026

New early years childcare scheme, UK Nursery Authority (UKNA) to launch from September 2026

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Office for Veterans’ Affairs: VALOUR employment opportunities – closing date 27 Jul

Please visit: VALOUR: corporate information - GOV.UK

Within the above link there is information about VALOUR, as well as links to all of the job vacancies that are currently available to apply for UK-wide.

Please note that external vacancies close on 27 July.

MOD’s Families Hub is now in its second year – have you used it yet?

 

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BRUNEI: BFB Children's Library - Temporary Closure Tuesday 18th August to 04th September 2026

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BRUNEI: 2RGR PRI Shop Opening Times - Temporary Closure

Temporary Closure

1. The  2RGR PRI Shop located in Tuker Lines will be closed for the period from 21st to 29th July 2026.

2. Normal operating hours will resume from Monday 24th August 2026.

SHAPE: What’s on this week: 17 to 23 July

Belgian National Day - 21 July

Belgium celebrates its National Day, with the Belgian flag flying proudly across the country and festivities taking place nationwide.

In Brussels, celebrations include family activities, military and emergency services displays, and the annual civil and military parade from 16:00 in front of the Royal Palace. The day concludes with an evening concert in Cinquantenaire Park, followed by a spectacular laser, drone and fireworks display.

If you're looking for something to do during the holiday, there are events, festivals and celebrations taking place across Belgium throughout the weekend and on National Day itself.

For more information on what's happening, visit: 👉 https://www.thebulletin.be/whats-week-17-23-july-0

SHAPE: ‘Picture Perfect’ at Bozar: Exhibition, beauty market and rooftop celebration on 21 July

Before the thought-provoking and playful exhibition Picture Perfect at Bozar enters its final weeks, see the show at a discounted price and enjoy a special Beauty Market in the Brussels arts centre on Belgium’s national holiday.

A Celebration of Beauty on 21 July

With the purchase of an exhibition ticket (50% off, free for under 18s), visitors can access multiple activities at the Beauty Market set up in the Rotonde Suzanne Bertouille.

They include life drawing workshop (in collaboration with Palazzo Brussels), colour analysis sessions, personalised nail art with Kelali Nails and hairstyling workshops for textured hair. The celebration concludes in style on Bozar's rooftop, until 23.00.

Forces Employment Charity: Discover careers in consulting and retail banking

McKinsey and Metro Bank have partnered with the Forces Employment Charity to host an event that helps members of the Armed Forces community explore careers in consulting and retail banking and discover how their skills and experience can translate into these sectors.

The event will take place in London on 30 July, from 18:00 to 21:00.

This event is open to all Service leavers, veterans, reservists and spouses and partners within the military community. Spaces are limited, so if you're interested in learning more about careers in consulting and retail banking, apply today!

Applications close at midnight on Monday, 20 July.

Apply now: latest Covenant Fund Trust programmes

This month the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust are inviting applications for the Reducing Veterans Homelessness programme, Together for Service Families - Place-based grants, Supporting Partners programme and the Service Pupil Support programme.

To find out more about these grants and their application criteria, please visit: Open programmes - Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust

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