Soon to be axed UK troops may learn how to massage,aromatherapy

According to the Sun,under the taxpayer-funded Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme,they can claim 80 per cent of a course up to a maximum of 2,000 pounds.

But furious soldiers insisted they would rather the cash went on saving their military careers.

One said,ironically: “This is going to be really useful for Britain. Aromatherapy specialists are really going to protect our borders.”

“We want to continue in the job we adore. We”re trained soldiers,airmen and sailors,who joined to protect our country,” he added.

A defence source said: “Retraining troops is vital – but I understand that soldiers would rather their jobs were saved.”