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Northern Awarded Ministry of Defence 'Gold' Army Employer Award

UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 21 – Employers awarded for providing at least 10 days additional paid leave and advocating defence support, benefiting around 25,000 roles across sectors, Ministry of Defence said.

  • Northern received the Ministry of Defence Gold Employer Recognition Scheme Award for its support of veterans, reservists, and military families.
  • Northern earned this recognition three years after signing the Armed Forces Covenant in 2021 and committing to supporting the armed forces community.
  • The company actively participates in recruitment at military bases like Catterick Garrison and maintains supportive HR policies including extra leave for reservists.
  • Paddy Hodgson, who leads Northern’s Armed Forces Group, expressed great pride in the accomplishment and emphasized the collective commitment and teamwork that made it possible.
  • This award reflects Northern’s ongoing commitment to aiding military personnel’s transition to civilian careers and encourages continued employer support nationwide.
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GOV.UK broke the news in United Kingdom on Sunday, July 20, 2025.
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