British army
More than half of England’s army veterans have health problems – report
Survey finds many ex-military personnel fear being misunderstood and are reluctant to seek professional help
Cash Boyle
25, Mar, 2024 @12:01 AM
What the explosive testimony of a minister reveals about Britain’s war in Afghanistan – and its rogue special forces | Frank Ledwidge
The probe into 80 alleged SAS killings heard evidence from Johnny Mercer and highlighted the urgent need for oversight, says former military officer Frank Ledwidge
Frank Ledwidge
12, Mar, 2024 @1:00 PM
Police chief who led Stakeknife inquiry condemns MI5 for stalling investigation
Victims’ families say Jon Boutcher’s report into British spy proves state and IRA were ‘co-conspirators’ in murder
Daniel Boffey Chief reporter
08, Mar, 2024 @7:32 PM
Stakeknife: key points from investigation into army’s prized IRA spy
Operation Kenova reports on mistreatment of bereaved families and a ‘maverick culture’ where agent handling was considered a ‘dark art’
Matthew Weaver
08, Mar, 2024 @6:35 PM
Refusal to confirm identity of Stakeknife reflects British state’s addiction to secrecy
Security forces and government still refuse to clarify allegations that Freddie Scappaticci was British spy at the heart of the IRA
Dan Sabbagh
08, Mar, 2024 @6:29 PM
More lives lost than saved in Troubles due to British spy, report finds
Stakeknife report finds army’s top agent’s links to murder and torture and calls for government and IRA to apologise
Shane Harrison
08, Mar, 2024 @1:26 PM
Abused, raped, ignored: how ‘invisible’ female British military veterans are fighting back
After years of being dismissed when reporting high levels of sexual violence in the UK armed forces, women’s voices are set to be heard
Yvonne Roberts
02, Mar, 2024 @1:26 PM
UK minister says he ‘cannot disprove’ claims Afghans were unlawfully killed
Johnny Mercer tells UK inquiry of reports SAS had killed civilians between 2010 and 2013
Dan Sabbagh Defence and security editor
20, Feb, 2024 @6:59 PM
Review of MoD’s diversity policies ordered by ‘furious’ Grant Shapps
Defence secretary rejects idea of lowering security clearances for overseas recruits to boost inclusivity as ‘woke nonsense’
Ben Quinn Political correspondent
11, Feb, 2024 @6:42 PM
Military elite are rolling out tired old cliches to gain more power and money | Letter
Letter: Even amid a cost of living crisis, we’re already among the top military spenders in the world, writes Dr Paul Dixon
06, Feb, 2024 @5:55 PM
British army would exhaust capabilities after two months of war, MPs told
Fighting resilience undermined by ‘hollowing out’ of armed forces since 2010, defence committee hears
Jessica Murray
04, Feb, 2024 @10:32 AM
What did the navy do for me? Everything | Letters
Today’s young people may resist joining up but my naval experience set me up for life
04, Feb, 2024 @6:00 AM
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