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article 02 May 2013 UK
Some British Army soldiers allowed to serve despite being convicted of sex offences (Getty)
by Kris Jepson Soldiers guilty of sexual offences kept on by British Army

Over 20 soldiers placed on the sex offenders register have continued to serve in what the Army says are "exceptional circumstances." But assault victims say military justice lacks independence.

article 01 May 2013 UK, Afghanistan
Afghanistan: three UK soldiers killed in Helmand
Afghanistan: three UK soldiers killed in Helmand

Twelve people - including three British soldiers - are killed in the first IED-related incident of 2013, as the Ministry of Defence warns that the situation is still "risky and dangerous".

article 12 April 2013 UK
The funeral of Albert Vaughan
Huge turnout for unknown soldier's funeral

Hundreds of people turn out in Tamworth, Staffs, today to pay their respects at the funeral of a second world war veteran many of them did not know.

article 15 March 2013 UK
Young men are far more likely to commit violent crimes if they have served in the armed forces, according to a major study (Getty)
Link between armed service and violent crime

Young men are far more likely to commit violent crimes if they have served in the armed forces, according to a major study.

article 02 March 2013 UK
Defence Secretary Philip Hammond (pic: Reuters)
Hammond warns he will 'fight' any future defence cuts

Defence secretary Philip Hammond warns he will resist further cuts to the armed forces in Chancellor George Osborne's forthcoming spending review.

article 26 February 2013 UK
MPs call for independent armed forces ombudsman (Image: Reuters)
by Kris Jepson MPs call for independent armed forces ombudsman

A document seen by Channel 4 News warns of a surge in complaints within the army this year, as MPs add their voices to calls for an independent armed forces ombudsman.

article 19 February 2013 World, Iraq
Bionic legs for wounded soldiers
Bionic legs for wounded soldiers

Wounded service personnel have welcomed a government move to guarantee leg amputees get the most up-to-date prosthetic limbs available.

article 03 February 2013 World, Mali
Somali president - the full interview
Krishnan Guru-Murthy by Krishnan Guru-Murthy Somali president: more British help against al-Qaeda - video

The Somali President tells Channel 4 News he wants more British military and intelligence help against Al Qaeda.

article 31 January 2013 UK
Prince Harry's flight instructor Michael Booley says the army used 'bullying tactics' against his official complaint (Image: Getty)
Soldiers 'powerless' against bullies says Harry's instructor

Prince Harry's flight instructor claims he suffered "gross mistreatment" at the hands of the army, as Labour calls for independent policing of the armed forces.

article 29 January 2013 UK, Mali
Fears over 'mission creep' in Mali as UK pledges troops
by Brian Whelan Fears over 'mission creep' in Mali as UK pledges troops

UK troops will be sent to Mali, Downing Street confirms. But as the list of "non-combat" roles provided by the armed forces grows, is the mission already starting to creep?