The Ministry of Defence wastes up to £94m a year training 16 and 17-year-old army recruits for roles which could be filled more cost-effectively by adults, according to analysis by campaign groups.
On Google+
On Twitter
Top writers
Places
Politics
E-break Time
Australia rejects proposal to base a US nuclear aircraft carrier group near Perth
Friday 03 August 2012
Australia, which tries to tread a fine line between supporting its closest ally, the US, and not upsetting China, its biggest trading partner, yesterday rejected a proposal to base a US nuclear aircraft carrier group near Perth, saying it did not want American bases in the country.
New Egyptian Prime Minister Hisham Qandil and cabinet are sworn in
Friday 03 August 2012
The new Prime Minister, Hisham Qandil, was sworn in with his cabinet in yesterday, forming the first government since Mohamed Morsi was elected President.
London 2012: Complaints over 'substandard accommodation' for troops guarding Olympic sites
Tuesday 31 July 2012
Soldiers guarding Olympic sites in London are being housed in what family members of the personnel describe as substandard accommodation.
London 2012: G4S security guard accused of spitting at soldier and calling him 'baby killer' at Olympic archery event
Monday 30 July 2012
Security guard alleged to have abused soldier in an apparent reference to his service in Afghanistan after the member of 35 Engineers asked to search him.
SNP defence spokesman raises questions over MoD whistleblowing restrictions
Sunday 29 July 2012
A Scottish parliamentarian has exposed an internal document which bans the military from talking to their own MPs and has demanded to know what the Ministry of Defence has to hide.
70-year-old Spitfire crash site searched for human remains
Friday 27 July 2012
A search has begun for human remains at the site of a Second World War Spitfire crash almost 70 years ago.
Nick Clegg sets out mental health plan
Tuesday 24 July 2012
Businesses should have an employee who is trained to help workers suffering mental health problems, Nick Clegg said today.
War trauma linked to domestic attacks, study shows
Tuesday 24 July 2012
One in eight soldiers has attacked someone after coming home from fighting, a new study shows.
General Dawoud Rajha: One of the architects of the Syrian crackdown
Tuesday 24 July 2012
Syria's Defence Minister General Dawoud Rajha was the most senior government official to be killed in the Syrian uprising. As a Greek Orthodox Christian, he was something of a rarity in the Syrian military establishment, which is dominated by the Alawite sect of President Bashar al-Assad.
Briton killed in Afghanistan shooting named as Dave Chamberlain
Monday 23 July 2012
A British civilian contractor shot dead by someone wearing an Afghan national security force uniform was a father of two from Kent.
Three Nato service members killed in Afghanistan
Sunday 22 July 2012
Insurgent attacks have killed three Nato service members in eastern Afghanistan.
Syrian forces stretched as intelligence chief dies
Friday 20 July 2012
A fourth member of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's inner circle died today from a bomb attack this week and his forces fought to recapture border posts and parts of Damascus from rebels who have converged on the capital.
Servicemen and women allowed to march in uniform at San Diego's Gay Pride Parade
Friday 20 July 2012
Servicemen and women are being allowed to march in uniform in a gay pride parade for the first time in US history.
Hunt for Assad is on amid claims of wife Asma's exit to Russia
Friday 20 July 2012
President allays injury suspicions with TV appearance to swear in Defence Minister
-
1
Man and woman arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder victim of Woolwich machete attack, named as Drummer Lee Rigby
-
2
'Sickening, deluded and unforgivable': Horrific attack brings terror to London’s streets
-
3
Grace Dent: I’m not sure how these people can avoid being called ‘bigots’. And the more ‘civilised’, the worse they are
-
4
Woolwich murder: They killed, then they performed - these men should be starved of our attention
-
5
Woolwich attack: The EDL will seek to exploit this evil crime for their own evil ends
Get your summer started with British Military Fitness
BMF is the UK’s biggest and best loved outdoor fitness classes
Visit York
Find out what The Independent's resident travel expert has to say about one of the most beautiful small cities in the world
Making reading fun for kids
Nook is donating eReaders to volunteers at high-need schools and participating in exclusive events throughout the campaign.
Introducing the 'Get Reading' campaign
Get the latest on The Evening Standard's campaign to get London's children reading.
Enter the latest Independent competitions
Win anything from gadgets to five-star holidays on our competitions and offers page.
Business videos from commercial thought leaders
Watch the best in the business world give their insights into the world of business.
