MoD concedes Gulf War errors
Press Review 5 November 2004
The Ministry of Defence has admitted that mistakes were made in preparing thousands of British troops for a feared chemical and biological war in the Gulf in 1991.
Suicide attack leaves three UK soldiers dead in Iraq
Press Review 5 November 2004
A suicide attack has killed three British soldiers in Iraq, the government confirmed on Thursday.
Suicide attack kills three UK soldiers in Iraq
News Article 4 November 2004
A suicide attack has killed three British soldiers in Iraq, it has been announced.
Blair promises Black Watch 'back by Christmas'
Press Review 28 October 2004
The first units of a Black Watch battle group are due to arrive today in their new positions south of Baghdad as Tony Blair indicated that more British troops may replace them in the American-controlled zone before the end of the year.
Darling under fire on Scottish regiments
News Article 26 October 2004
Alistair Darling has been attacked by MPs over the government's plan to reform and possibly scrap regiments such as the Black Watch.
Iraqi troop move confirmed
Press Review 22 October 2004
Black Watch soldiers are preparing to take control of trouble spots in the US-controlled sector of Iraq.
Hoon confirms Iraq troop move
News Article 21 October 2004
The defence secretary has told MPs that the government will redeploy British troops to an American-controlled area in central Iraq.
More troops set for Iraqi deployment
Press Review 21 October 2004
Military commanders are planning to send extra British troops to Iraq before the elections in January,.
Ministers delay troop decision
Press Review 20 October 2004
Tony Blair has agreed to delay a decision on deploying British troops north towards Baghdad, reports the Times.
Troops braced for Iraqi move
Press Review 19 October 2004
Geoff Hoon has told MPs that Britain would be "failing in its duty" to an ally if it did not agree to an American request to send troops to a US controlled sector south of Baghdad.
Hoon confirms US request for British troop support
News Article 18 October 2004
Geoff Hoon has indicated that a final decision on deploying British troops to central Iraq will be taken in the next few days.
Blunkett unveils free passports for over 75s
Press Review 14 October 2004
David Blunkett has announced that everyone aged over 75 will receive a free passport.
Troops' morale hits new low
Press Review 12 October 2004
An internal report has revealed that the UK armed forces believe taxpayers' money is being wasted by the Ministry of Defence and not providing vital, basic supplies.
UK troops to join EU's Africa peace force
Press Review 8 October 2004
British troops will be part of a 10,000-strong European Union force sent to Africa on peacekeeping missions.
Gurkhas to gain UK citizenship
News Article 30 September 2004
The prime minister has announced plans to allow Gurkhas who served in the British army to gain UK citizenship.
