'Disillusioned' coastguards leaving service
Coastguards are confused and disillusioned about government changes to their service, according to a report by MPs.
Too many coastguards were drifting out of the service, the report says. This loss of staff is "creating a risk that talent and expertise will haemorrhage".
The main concern is that the Government "has not yet fully explained" how the new system – which involves some coastguard centre closures – would work.
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