Armed Forces Bill
Legislation 17 May 2005
“My Government will establish a single system of service law for the Armed Forces.”
Queen's Speech 2005: Defence and foreign affairs
News Article 17 May 2005
Sweeping reforms to the armed forces have been set out in the Queen's Speech.
MoD criticised over VE ceremonies
Press Review 9 May 2005
Second World War veterans have hit out at the government for the low-key ceremonies which marked the 60th anniversary of VE Day yesterday.
PM blamed for soldier's Iraq death
Press Review 3 May 2005
The partner of a British soldier killed in Iraq has blamed Tony Blair for his death.
SNP fights to save Scottish regiments
News Article 25 April 2005
The Scottish National Party has highlighted its commitment to saving the Scottish army regiments from a planned merger.
SAS unveils new counter-terror regiment
Press Review 6 April 2005
A new special forces regiment has been formed to conduct covert surveillance operations, mainly in pursuit of international terrorists, the defence secretary, Geoff Hoon, announced yesterday.
MoD slammed over training failures
News Article 21 March 2005
A complete overhaul is needed of the way the armed forces care for the welfare of young recruits, according to an official report.
Army unsustainable abroad, MPs warn
Press Review 17 March 2005
A committee of MPs has warned that the current deployment of the British army abroad is unsustainable.
Armed forces face 'capability gap'
News Article 17 March 2005
The armed forces are facing a "capability gap" with old equipment being phased out before it is replaced, say MPs.
Army under fire over Deepcut deaths
Press Review 15 March 2005
MPs on the Commons defence committee have criticised "serious failings" in the army's treatment of young recruits.
Army braced for scathing Deepcut report
Press Review 14 March 2005
The Commons defence committee will today publish a critical report into the care of young soldiers after a year-long investigation into the death of four young recruits at Deepcut barracks.
MPs condemn Deepcut failures
News Article 14 March 2005
A committee of MPs has launched a wide-ranging condemnation of the army's failure to ensure the welfare of its trainees.
MoD housing criticised by auditors
News Article 10 March 2005
The Ministry of Defence should do more to look after the housing needs of armed forces personnel posted overseas, the National Audit Office has said.
Regiment pleads with Hoon over proposed reforms
Press Review 17 February 2005
The Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment, which was "devastated" by last year's decision to break it up into separate units, has appealed to Geoff Hoon to save it from extinction.
Warning on Welsh regiment merger
News Article 8 February 2005
Plaid Cymru MP Elfyn Llwyd has urged the defence secretary to protect the identity of the Welsh army regiments.
