Nearly 200 sailors serving on UK’s nuclear submarines caught doing hard drugs
Most of them were fired Almost 200 sailors serving in Britain’s nuclear submarine force have been caught doing hard drugs from ecstasy to cocaine, it has been revealed. The sailors have tested positive for several illegal substances including ecstasy, cocaine and cannabis. A total of 175 Royal Navy crew members tested positive for narcotics between […]
2 weeks ago
Huge conscription warning to raise call-up age in ‘warlike preparations’
Amid conflicts in Europe and the Middle East The government is set to raise the age which the army’s strategic reserve, the nation’s pool of retired soldiers, can be called upon from 55 to 65. The new measures, which will make it easier to mobilise tens of thousands of former military personnel, are being introduced […]
3 weeks ago
Who could avoid army conscription in WW3 if Britain goes to war?
British military expert ‘can see clear paths’ to possible military conscription Although the government has so far ruled out the possibility of national service or conscription, it has been widely argued by experts that if tensions were to escalate and Britain found themselves in a war, the armed forces would need to enforce conscription to […]
1 month ago
Keir Starmer says British planes are ‘in the sky’ in the Middle East
The UK’s stance is clear Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that that British planes are “in the sky today” to “protect our people” in the Middle East after waves of missile attacks in countries across the region on Saturday. Speaking in Downing Street, Starmer urged against further escalation after the UK did not participate […]
1 month ago
People with specific heights could avoid conscription if WW3 breaks out
If you’re short you might escape war Some Brits might avoid military service altogether thanks to their height, or lack thereof, if World War Three does end up happening. There are some people who would be exempt depending on one’s job or health status, but one way out of conscription may be height, as the […]
2 months ago
Veterans aged 65 told to prepare for war in new UK army measures
The changes will be in effect from spring of next year Under new British army measures aimed at making the country more prepared for war, older veterans will be liable to be recalled for service. The maximum age at which veterans can be recalled will be raised from 55 to 65 by the Armed Forces […]
2 months ago