Defence cuts announced
Defence Secretary announces military cuts
Defence cuts: who is affected
The Government has revealed the five infantry battalions it will axe under military cuts.
In the Meridian region, these include The 2nd Battalion, The Royal Welsh who are based in Tidworth in Wiltshire.
The 5th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland, who are based in Canterbury, will be cut into one company carrying out ceremonial duties.
The 23 Pioneer regiment based in Bicester near Oxford will also face cuts.
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Battalion to be cut and move to Edinburgh
The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders are to be cut from a battalion to a public duties company, and move from Canterbury to Edinburgh.
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Defence cuts hit the region
Army regiments across the meridian region will feel the effects of the defence cuts announcement