Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth warns public to prepare for more British deaths in Afghanistan as the armed forces seek to defend areas seized from the Taliban... more
The Government seeks a new military alliance with France and commits billions for two aircraft carriers in a bid to outflank the Tories on defence... more
Owner of south London curry house tells how Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth was 'laughing and joking' with ringleader of plot to topple Gordon Brown... more
British troops could be locked in bloody combat with the Taliban for five more years with hundreds more casualties, the outgoing head of the Army has admitted... more
Gordon Brown faced claims government discipline is breaking down after refusing to reprimand a Cabinet minister and a ministerial aide who went off-message... more
Gordon Brown faced claims government discipline is breaking down after refusing to reprimand a Cabinet minister and a ministerial aide who went off-message... more
The RAF's Nimrod surveillance planes are to be withdrawn from operations overseas until the summer to undergo safety modifications, defence minister Bob Ainsworth announced... more