Northern Ireland death toll higher than predicted
Press Review 7 February 2005
The number of British soldiers who died during the Northern Ireland conflict is much higher than previously thought, the Telegraph has disclosed today.
More UK troops head to Iraq
News Article 27 January 2005
Britain is to send an extra 220 troops to Iraq, it has been announced.
Cabinet minister urged to protect Welsh regiments
News Article 26 January 2005
Peter Hain has come under pressure to protect the identity of historic Welsh army regiments.
Judge tells politicians to remain silent
Press Review 21 January 2005
The judge presiding over the court martial of British soldiers accused of mistreating Iraqi prisoners has called on politicians to stop making public statements about the case.
Blair slams Iraqi abuse pictures
Press Review 20 January 2005
Tony Blair has condemned as "shocking and appalling" pictures of UK troops abusing Iraqis.
Army embarrassed by abuse images
Press Review 19 January 2005
The government has been severely embarrassed by the release of 22 photographs showing alleged abuse of Iraqis by British forces at an aid camp in Basra.
Blair and ministers under fire over war wounded
Press Review 19 January 2005
The Opposition has rounded on Tony Blair and his ministers for failing to visit soldiers wounded in Iraq and repatriated for medical treatment.
Blair condemns 'shocking' abuse pictures
News Article 19 January 2005
The prime minister has described as "shocking and appalling" the pictures of UK troops abusing Iraqis.
British wounded toll hits 800
Press Review 18 January 2005
The number of British troops wounded in Iraq has reached 800.
Armed Forces (Parliamentary Approval for Participation in Armed Conflict) Bill (Failed Bill 2004/05 Session)
Legislation 13 January 2005
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Hoon under fire over army changes
Press Review 13 January 2005
Defence secretary Geoff Hoon was last night accused of behaving like a "Soviet ruler" by angry MPs, when giving evidence to the Commons defence committee.
Hoon announces Gurkha review
Press Review 12 January 2005
Geoff Hoon has announced a wide-ranging review into the Ministry of Defence's treatment of Gurkhas.
More troops to be sent to Iraq
Press Review 11 January 2005
Geoff Hoon has announced that about 400 extra British troops are being sent to Iraq to strengthen security ahead of the elections at the end of this month.
Hoon sends 400 more troops to Iraq
News Article 10 January 2005
The defence secretary has revealed that an extra 400 British troops are to be sent to Iraq to support the election process.
Hoon sets out sweeping army reforms
Press Review 17 December 2004
Defence secretary Geoff Hoon has set out the new structure of the Army with big changes to infantry battalions.
