The new law will be active from 2028 With its fractious relationship with Russia showing no signs of improvement, Germany is set to introduce compulsory military service to 18-year-olds. Per T-Online, US president Donald Trump’s proposed ditching of European security support has now forced German chancellor Friedrich Merz into spearheading increased military numbers. The armed […]
6 months ago
‘Good jobs paying good wages’ Labour is urging young unemployed people currently on benefits to join the armed forces for ‘good jobs paying good wages’ amid the current military recruitment crisis. According to statistics, almost one million young people are not in education, employment or training and this has become a key focus group for […]
11 months ago
Funding for armed forces veterans is set to face cuts by the Treasury Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has announced plans to cut funding for armed forces veterans and their families, according to Larisa Brown, The Times’ defence editor. While it seems they were happy to increase defence spending by an additional £24.1 billion […]
5 years ago
The two friends set up their app to help those in need According to indicative reports from charities, at least one British veteran takes their own life every five days. Stephen James and Daniel Arnold met while serving in the Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment together, and have been good friends ever since. Both have struggled […]
6 years ago
The armed forces have ‘activated’ a team in a nuclear bunker beneath the Ministry of Defence in preparations for a no-deal Brexit
7 years ago