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.
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.
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.
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