[1][2][3] The battalion's new structure was as follows:[1][2][3] In 1998, the TA was again reduced, this time with an emphasis on the reduction of the infantry and expansion of the armoured (yeomanry) and royal Artillery (air defence elements).

As part of this reorganisation, the infantry-heavy TA was significantly reduced, especially in the area of fire support.

[1][2][3][8] Therefore, on 1 July 1999 the battalion was disbanded with HQ Company of the 5th/8th Battalion, The King's Regiment and Salerno Coy amalgamating to form B (Cheshire) Company in Warrington, while Salerno Coy was reduced to a platoon, as Mortar Platoon in Stockport.

[15] In 2015, a further supplement was provided to the Army 2020 programme entitled 'Army 2020 Refine', and the following occurred: new B Company was formed at Ubique Barracks, Widnes[16] while new platoons were formed in Ellesmere Port[17] and Stockport (Mortar Platoon).

[19][20] In addition, A Company, 4th Battalion, Duke of Lancaster's Regiment moved to Peninsula Barracks, Warrington[21] restarting the northern lineage.