What UK conscription would REALLY look like from 'gap year soldiers' to key jobs ruled out

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What UK conscription would REALLY look like from 'gap year soldiers' to key jobs ruled out

Saturday 10th January 2026, 10:01AM

As the UK prepares to launch a 'gap year soldiers' scheme for those under the age of 25, amid further tensions with Russia, the Mirror takes a look at what National Service might look like in the 21st century

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