UK government announces £13.2 million to more than double the network of veteran support centres across the UK.

What it means

The UK government is providing £13.2 million to 21 organisations to more than double the network of veteran support centres across the country. This funding is part of the £50 million VALOUR system, a broader programme to improve services for veterans. The announcement comes from the Department for Business and Trade, which is distributing the money to charities and organisations that run support centres.

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This is an official UK government announcement published on GOV.UK, so the claim is authoritative as a statement of government policy and spending. The details about the funding amount and the number of organisations are taken directly from the primary source.

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