London, Dec 27, 2025 (AFP) - UK launches paid military gap-year scheme amid recruitment struggles

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2025-12-27

The UK will launch a military "gap year" scheme, as part of efforts to boost recruitment and reconnect young people with defence, the government said Saturday. The initial pilot scheme, which will launch in March 2026, will offer around 150 under-25s a year of paid experience and training in the armed forces "without a commitment beyond the course". The government hopes to "eventually" expand this to offer over 1,000 places, "subject to interest"......

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