The Telegraph: British businesses must be ready to let their people join the Army

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My colleagues in the Square Mile rely on our Armed Forces to protect the very assets that make the City of London 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 thrives on secure communications and data flow – which are safeguarded by our military.

Sir Alex Younger, former chief of MI6, speaking recently about the current geopolitical landscape, said the UK needs to “demonstrate that we are prepared to play a role, take control of our own environment, recognise that we have got to develop our power and that has got to happen quickly”. I could not agree more.

By employing veterans and releasing their employees to serve, companies can ensure they are attracting and developing highly skilled people whose service contributes to the security of our nation and, in turn, the success of our great City. In short, supporting our forces is not just patriotic – it is smart economics. Forward-thinking firms should sign up today.