General Election 2024 | How would the return of National Service impact HR?

The Conservative Party's recent general election pledge to reintroduce mandatory national service for 18-year-olds has sparked significant debate, and raised numerous questions about its practical implementation and impact on businesses.

If the Conservatives win the election, all 18-year-olds will be required to complete a year of national service, either through full-time military training or by participating in community service one weekend per month over a year.