British armed forces suicide rate at highest level in 15 years Up to 21 troops took their own lives in 2020 – the highest number since 2005 when 22 died from suicide. Sergeant Jamie Ferguson was a medic (Image: Sunday Mail) Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time.