Sunak made the controversial proposition this weekend (Picture: Rishi Sunak/X/PA) In many countries, National Service involves all young people serving in the military for a fixed amount of time.

The first weekend of the general election campaign has been largely dominated by Rishi Sunak's pledge to bring back national service for 18-year-olds. Under the £2.5 billion-a-year mandatory scheme, ...

After announcing a general election for July 4, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been outlining plans for what a Conservative government would do if it stayed in power. This includes a proposed National ...

And this is what the service has to say: "You’ve probably heard of the National Careers Service – but did you know that you don’t have to be unemployed to enjoy the FREE support on offer? We provide ...

Twelve months of mandatory national service would be reintroduced by the Conservatives if they win the general election. Eighteen-year-olds would be able to apply for one of 30,000 full-time military ...

With 64% of Brits not willing to fight for the UK if we were under attack, Chris Riches spent a day with young Army cadets and found patriotism alive and well. People who hate our nation's proud ...

The military aspect of National Service is a billion-pound waste of money, argues Hannah (Picture: Getty Images) ‘Mum! They’re going to make us go into the Army at 18,’ my 15-year-old said while she ...