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In 2023, Over 15,000 UK Troops Quit The Army; Now Gen Z Troops Want WiFi, A Proper Kitchen And Ensuite Bathrooms

The Army provides infamously poor living conditions. Thus, military life is unappealing to Gen Z, who prioritise flexibility, commodity and good mental health.

International Business Times UK

Brickbat: Too Little, Too Late

John Codd, an 88-year-old former British Army colonel, fell getting out of a taxi in St. Austell, England, fracturing his right femur and suffering a rectus sheath hematoma. It took an ambulance more than two hours to arrive and take him to Royal Cornwall Hospital, where he then had to…

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Ex-veterans’ minister Johnny Mercer facing prison as request to withhold names denied by Afghan inquiry

Former Tory MP given two-week deadline to hand over names of whistleblowers who told him about alleged special forces murders after appeal denied

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Princess Kate To Make First Public Appearance Since Cancer Diagnosis

Princess Kate and King Charles III to participate in Trooping the Colour event amidst health challenges. British Army horses return for the grand parade.

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'More lives lost than saved' running British mole 'Stakeknife' inside IRA, says major report

More lives were probably lost than saved through the British Army's operation of its top agent inside the IRA's internal security unit during the Troubles, a major independent investigation has found.

Evening Standard

Review of MoD’s diversity policies ordered by ‘furious’ Grant Shapps

Defence secretary rejects idea of lowering security clearances for overseas recruits to boost inclusivity as ‘woke nonsense’

The Guardian - UK

British military chief in 'citizen army' call to prepare country for land war

But General Sir Patrick Sanders says even that would be 'not enough' as he points to national mobilisations among allies in eastern and northern Europe

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Tilted Towers resists the yoke of imperial aggression as the British Army gives up on its Fortnite livestream plan

The British Army said that after considering the reaction to its custom-made map and planned livestream, it's dropping the whole thing.

PC Gamer

UK risks repeat of 1930s without more investment in armed forces, former British Army chief warns

It comes amid warnings that the threat to Britain from hostile states is the highest since the Cold War.

Evening Standard

The British Army made its own Fortnite map as a recruitment tool, but Epic could block it

The army made its own map and plans to livestream a competition between Yung Filly and Elz the Witch on it next week.

PC Gamer

The Largest UK Deployment To NATO Since the Cold War Announced

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps announces the largest UK deployment to NATO since the Cold War which adds 2000 sailors, 400 royal marines, and 16000 British troops to the NATO forces.

International Business Times UK

British Army officer becomes fastest woman to ski across Antarctica

British Army medical officer, Captain Harpreet Chandi, becomes fastest woman to ski solo across Antarctica, inspiring others to step outside their comfort ...

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British Army Red Devil parachutist died in 'unplanned' manoeuvre, says coroner

Dean Walton became entangled with another jumper in accident in Spain

Evening Standard

British Army considers lifting 300-plus-year beard ban to attract recruits

The force has banned beards — except in extreme circumstances or with very specific exceptions — since the beginning of the 18th century

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The Independent UK

Teenagers celebrated 14-year-old’s murder with rap lyrics, court hears

Gordon Gault was stabbed in the arm with a machete like one used by British Army Gurkhas, jurors were told.

The National (Scotland)

George Osborne reveals bizarre reason why Queen intervened in bagpipe cut plan

Queen Elizabeth stopped George Osborne from closing the British Army’s Highland Bagpipe School.

The Independent UK

Over £4000 raised for politician found guilty of racially abusing activist

The 74-year-old was found guilty at Westminster Magistrates’ Court of racially abusing an activist by telling him to ‘go back to Bahrain’

The Independent UK

Tory MPs back fundraising for convicted Conservative politician Bob Stewart

The 74-year-old was found guilty at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday of racially abusing an activist by telling him to ‘go back to Bahrain’.

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The Independent UK

Who is Daniel Abed Khalife? Royal Signals soldier and terror suspect arrested after 75 hours on run

Military computer engineer finally in custody after escaping Wandsworth prison under food delivery van

The Independent UK

Daniel Khalife’s family blame British Army as they urge fugitive to hand himself in

They claimed that the former soldier had “changed” in the past year

The Independent UK

Anarchy revealed inside prison-break Wandsworth jail where prisoners call the shots

Ex-soldier suspected of spying for Iran belonged to British regiment dealing with ‘highly sensitive’ communications for key Nato reaction force, The Independent understands

The Independent UK

Chef uniform Daniel Khalife escaped prison in is revealed

Former British army soldier fled on Wednesday by clinging to straps of food delivery van

The Independent UK

All we know about how suspected terrorist Daniel Abed Khalife escaped HMP Wandsworth

Urgent manhunt is underway after Daniel Khalife escaped from HMP Wandsworth

The Independent UK

Soldier accused of planting fake bombs escapes from prison clinging to delivery van

Manhunt under way after Daniel Khalife broke out of HMP Wandsworth wearing chef’s uniform

The Independent UK

Stakeknife report a ‘step closer’ to publication after passing security checks

Ex-police chief Jon Boutcher is heading Operation Kenova into the activities of the British Army’s top agent within the Provisional IRA.

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