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Major General Tim Cross: Not even Philip Hammond knows if the problem's been fixed
Tuesday 15 May 2012
This is not just about financial balance, it is about an ability to deliver military capability to where it is needed
Civil unrest, corrupt police and porn: Why the 1970s were no different from today
Saturday 12 May 2012
Unseen TV footage from a turbulent decade shows Britain grappling with contemporary problems, says Ian Burrell
Protesting police 'may be kettled'
Thursday 10 May 2012
Thousands of police officers are expected to join a protest march against cuts to public services today. Organisers hope 20,000 officers will parade through central London, with 16,000 wearing black caps to signify the number of jobs expected to be cut.
The Queen's Speech: Don't abandoned gay marriage plans, urge campaigners
Wednesday 09 May 2012
Campaigners for gay marriage expressed disappointment today that it was not included in the Queen's Speech.
Soldier dies during live-firing exercise
Saturday 05 May 2012
A soldier has died at a military training area in Wales, the Ministry of Defence said yesterday.
Father hikes 10 hours with his son's dead body
Saturday 05 May 2012
Nearly three weeks after Cesar Vilca disappeared while fighting Shining Path rebels, his father has brought his body home after hiking into dense jungle to retrieve it.
Russia threatens pre-emptive strike over US missile defence deal
Thursday 03 May 2012
Russia's top military officer has threatened to launch a pre-emptive strike if Nato goes ahead with controversial plans for a missile defence system in Eastern Europe.
MoD fire crews join pensions strike
Thursday 03 May 2012
Hundreds of firefighters employed by the Ministry of Defence are to join next week's strike over pensions, hitting military bases across the country, it was announced today.
Cairo on a knife-edge as 20 killed in election clashes
Thursday 03 May 2012
The Military Council is accused of orchestrating the violence in a bid to have the poll postponed
At least five killed at Egypt rally
Wednesday 02 May 2012
Unidentified assailants have descended on Egyptian protesters gathered outside the Defence Ministry in Cairo, triggering clashes that killed at least five people, security officials said.
Government 'destroying communities' say union leaders
Tuesday 01 May 2012
The Government was attacked today for "destroying" communities with its spending cuts and other policies as thousands of trade unionists, pensioners, students and activists took part in the annual May Day celebrations.
Former Israeli security chief says PM can't be trusted on Iran
Sunday 29 April 2012
The former head of Israel's Shin Bet security agency has accused the country's leaders of exaggerating the effectiveness of a military strike against Iran.
2012 Games: Rooftop missiles set to protect London
Sunday 29 April 2012
Residents warned of air-defence system and 'some sort of Army base' in their block of flats
Women sue US military chiefs over rapes
Tuesday 24 April 2012
Former West Point and Annapolis cadets claim officials systematically ignore sexual crimes
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