More UK troops set for Afghanistan

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Defence Secretary Des Browne is expected to confirm the deployment of extra specialist personnel in a statement to the Commons.

Some 230 engineers, logistical staff and military training experts are reported to have been earmarked to begin a tour of duty over the next few weeks.

The announcement will bring the overall UK strength in Afghanistan to more than 8,000 - mostly based in the volatile Helmand province.

Tensions have been rising in the south of the country, with President Hamid Karzai warning he will send troops into Pakistan if Islamabad does not prevent cross-border attacks by the Taliban.

The number of British soldiers killed in Afghanistan reached 102 last week with the death of five soldiers from the Parachute Regiment.

Their bodies were due to arrive back at RAF Lyneham in Wiltshire.