News articles

‘We need more wars’: Head of controversial private outsourcing firm blames lack of conflict for spectacular collapse in Army recruitment since it took charge

Expand cadet force to encourage youngsters to join forces, defence minister suggests

Welsh bishops urge army to raise enlistment age to 18

Bishops attack army on recruitment of minor while teen enlistment figures plummet

Open letter to Minister of State for the Armed Forces on armed forces recruitment age

The Morality of Remembrance

A Radio 4 Moral Maze discussion on remembrance and a veteran's view.

What colour poppy will you wear on Remembrance Sunday?

Interesting poll and discussion on wearing a poppy.

In praise of the white poppy

Jill Segger considers the growing appeal of the white poppy

Mental health warning for young soldiers

Young soldiers from disadvantaged backgrounds are more likely to suffer from mental health problems, according to a report out today published by lobby group Forces Watch.

PTSD report finds veterans from disadvantaged backgrounds most at risk

Forces Watch report calls for the minimum age of recruitment to be raised to 18 to avoid exposing the youngest soldiers to the most trauma