An independent review has been launched to address substandard single living accommodation for approximately 80,000 UK and overseas military personnel. The review, led by Natalie Elphicke Ross OBE, aims to modernize housing standards following years of underinvestment that impacted service morale and retention. Backed by the Defence Housing Strategy’s £9.2 billion funding for family homes, the review will assess needs through site visits and feedback sessions. Two phases of reporting are planned: UK accommodations by Summer 2026 and overseas sites by year-end. Current maintenance efforts have resolved 95% of over 614,000 repair calls since 2023, with £244 million spent on improvements. The review complements the Armed Forces Bill, which establishes a new Defence Housing Service to renew forces’ accommodation.
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