Multicultural Britain rejecting foreign conflict, MoD admits
Guardian
Army helps jobseekers towards employment
Ministry of Defence
Midlands SPEAR (Supporting People into Employment with the Army Reserve) is a pilot scheme created by 143 (West Midlands) Brigade which has caught the attention of government ministers and, if successful, could be rolled out across the UK.
Fighting the ‘Battle of the Narrative’: Communicating Army 2020
RUSI
‘We need more wars’: Head of controversial private outsourcing firm blames lack of conflict for spectacular collapse in Army recruitment since it took charge
Independent
Militarisation in everyday life in the UK: a conference report
ForcesWatch comment
Expand cadet force to encourage youngsters to join forces, defence minister suggests
Telegraph
Why are education projects run by ex-services being prioritised?
ForcesWatch comment
ForcesWatch has a number of concerns about the military-led 'alternative provision' being developed in schools: who benefits? the armed forces certainly will; military-led 'alternative provision' targets young people seen to be 'failing' - precisely those who need more options and, if channelled into the forces, are most at risk in warfare; the policy is based on limited evidence and ideological assumptions; will there be space for ethical issues around conflict to be addressed?
Welsh bishops urge army to raise enlistment age to 18
Wales Online
Bishops attack army on recruitment of minor while teen enlistment figures plummet
Child Soldiers International