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5,300 Army jobs to be cut

The Ministry of Defence has announced 5,300 Army redundancies in the latest in a series of planned cuts. Those serving, about to be deployed or just returning from Afghanistan will be exempt from the latest cuts.

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Army medics to be affected by next round of job cuts

The MoD has predicted a fourth "tranche" of redundancies, with medical personnel among those affected:

There is likely to be a need for a further tranche for Army personnel and medical and dental personnel from the RN and RAF in due course.

– MoD statement

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