Valuing Forces Families Overseas: Focus Group Invitation
Friday, 15 May 2026
Mission Motorsport – May Newsletter
The May newsletter from Mission Motorsport is now available, and it’s a packed edition.
Inside, you’ll find updates on upcoming events, motorsport activity, community news, support opportunities, and ways to get involved. It’s a great snapshot of what’s been happening across the Mission Motorsport community, as well as what’s coming up next.
Whether you’re looking to take part, stay connected, or simply keep up to date with what we’ve been working on, there’s something in this month’s edition for the Armed Forces community, partners, and supporters alike.
You can read it online here: https://www.missionmotorsport.org/news/maynewsletter
Wednesday, 13 May 2026
Forces Cars Direct: May 2026 Offers
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Ready for a change? This May, Forces Cars Direct offers have gone even bigger, with an incredible selection of brands and discounts available. Take the Chery Tiggo 8 with a saving of £5,376, or the Cupra Terramar with an impressive £10,710 off.
The friendly team at Motor Source Group are on hand to help you find the perfect car at a great price.
To explore their latest deals, simply follow this link to view this month’s special offers: https://www.forcescarsdirect.com/special-offers/monthly-offers
Motorfinity - May Update
Motorfinity May Update
Motorfinity supports frontline workers with exclusive discounts on brand-new cars, expert support, and a hassle-free buying experience. From reliable daily commutes to family-friendly upgrades and long road trips, Motorfinity helps those who support our communities save on their next car. Share with someone who could benefit.
Exclusive Savings for Frontline Workers
Motorfinity offers:
✔ Exclusive new car discounts
✔ Part exchange options
✔ Family discounts with participating manufacturers
✔ Friendly expert guidance
ICE vs EV: Should You Make the Switch?
Thinking about switching to electric?
Our latest guide compares petrol, diesel, and EVs to help you decide which option best suits your lifestyle and budget.
Read the guide here - Motorfinity | ICE vs EV: why you should consider making the switch
New Changan Partnership
We’re excited to introduce Changan to the Motorfinity lineup, bringing even more innovative vehicle options to UK drivers.
Learn more - Motorfinity | Motorfinity introduce the Chinese market with landmark Changan cars partnership
Check out the new Changan Video - youtube.com/watch?si=bvyA5iCcdJiM2oEd&v=LoPebH2IIuE&feature=youtu.be
New Podcast Episode
Motorfinity recently partnered with the Working Well Community for a podcast featuring Tiger de Souza from Samaritans, discussing leadership, wellbeing, hybrid working, and the future of work.
Watch the episode - Why We Still Work Like It’s 1926 | Tiger de Souza on the Future of Work - YouTube
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Motorfinity | New Car Discounts for Blue Light & Military
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) bulk recruitment: 168 DWP Work Coach EO roles in the Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber – closing date 21 May
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have 168 Executive Officer (EO) Work Coach vacancies throughout the Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber. These may be of interest to Service leavers, veterans and Service community members looking at Civil Service roles.
Civil Service Jobs link with further information on the roles available, and application details:
The vacancies close on 21/05/2026.
BFBS Selects Synamedia Following Global Competition to Deliver Landmark Digital Platform for UK Armed Force
Strategic three-year partnership marks delivery phase of BFBS’ next-generation media vision
Media organisation and military charity BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) today announces it has selected Synamedia as its strategic technology partner to deliver its next-generation global digital platform, following a highly competitive international tender process launched in February 2025, attracting leading technology and media organisations from across the industry.
The announcement comes shortly after the Ministry of Defence renewed BFBS’ contract for a further ten years, reaffirming BFBS’ vital role as a trusted and secure global military broadcaster supporting the UK Armed Forces wherever they serve. As a longstanding and essential provider of media services to Defence audiences worldwide, BFBS continues to play a central role in keeping personnel informed, entertained and connected across some of the most complex and challenging operating environments. Together these milestones mark the beginning of the most significant technological transformation in more than eight decades of BFBS’ history.
Following detailed technical evaluation and industry consultation, with support from digital transformation experts Spicy Mango, Synamedia’s appointment concludes a rigorous process to help shape the future of secure media delivery for the UK Armed Forces and their families worldwide.
Synamedia’s deep knowledge across streaming platforms, broadcast technology, and secure content distribution will enable BFBS to modernise its technology foundations. Their remit will be to build and evolve the organisation’s new media ecosystem, under the working title of “The Hub”.
The programme will:
- Launch in phases, with a modern digital service comparable with leading OTT platforms
- Consolidate BFBS services into a single and secure streamlined experience
- Introduce new content formats beyond traditional broadcasting
- Deliver personalised and secure access across multiple devices
Ben Chapman, CEO of BFBS, said: “This is a defining moment in the evolution of BFBS. Following a highly competitive global process, we are delighted to be partnering with Synamedia to bring our vision of our digital media platform to life. Our goal has always been to ensure the UK Armed Forces and their families can access trusted media experiences wherever they are, be that on ships, bases, or in remote locations worldwide. This partnership gives us scale and the technological function to deliver on that promise, representing an innovative change in how we offer content in a personalised and secure way.”
Paul Segre, CEO of Synamedia, added: “With the digital transformation of its content platform, BFBS has a bold vision and an innovative roadmap to make it a reality. Our cloud-native end-to-end technologies, streaming and content delivery capabilities, security expertise and professional services team are ideally suited to complex transformation projects just like this. We will enable BFBS to focus its investment where it has the greatest impact, including delivering a distinctive, high-quality user experience wherever they might be.”
By combining broadcast heritage with next-generation digital capability, The Hub will offer an experience available nowhere else, uniquely tailored to the needs of the UK Armed Forces and their families.
For general updates, visit BFBS or follow on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
Tuesday, 12 May 2026
Salt Lake Site Coffee Meeting. Akrotiri / Ay Nic
Change of date and time to the Salt Lake Site Coffee Morn.
Service Children's Progression Alliance Impact Centre Listening Tour: UK-Wide and online dates May-Oct 2026
Over the next few months, the Service Children’s Progression (SCIP) Alliance are hosting over 30 events across the UK to conduct discussion groups on the topic of evidence mobilisation.
These will be an opportunity for anyone working with Armed Forces families...
Quest Magazine – May Edition Out Now
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