UK 'gap year soldiers' scheme launches amid calls to 'deter Putin' and war fears
- Posted on January 11, 2026
- By The Daily Star
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UK 'gap year soldiers' scheme launches amid calls to 'deter Putin' and war fears
A new voluntary military gap year programme opens in March 2026 for under-25s, as Russia rejects a Ukraine peace deal and an expert urges Britain to boost armed forces to counter threats
