Learn more

A senior Tory MP has urged the Government to get rid of Capita, the outsourced firm that manages recruitment to the British Army, amid sign-up struggles. Speaking at Defence Questions in the Commons, Mark Francois asked ministers when the Government would step in to “sack Capita.” The firm came under significant criticism last month when it was revealed that the Armed Forces were facing significant shortfalls in recruitment, which have been blamed on the rigorous medical assessments candidates must pass in order to start training. The former Territorial Army infantry officer said: “On the 7th …

cuu