If you want to boost UK defence, support your workers joining the Army’s Reserve Forces, writes Lord Mayor Alastair King

Global instability is on the rise, with the Prime Minister pledging to put “boots on the ground” in Ukraine, while President Trump’s return to office sparks fresh debate on defence spending. As we approach the strategic defence review, one thing is clear: support for our Armed Forces has never been more crucial.

A strong defence and a thriving City are two sides of the same coin.

The Army needs the City

We rely on our Armed Forces to protect the very assets that make the City a global financial powerhouse. From the freedom of the seas that ensures global trade, to the freedom of the skies that facilitates the movement of people, our security infrastructure underpins everything we do. The financial services sector, in particular, thrives on secure communications and data flow – which are safeguarded by our military.

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