Des Browne

Interrogation claims to be probed

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 11:40:15 GMT

The Ministry of Defence misled MPs about the use of banned interrogation methods, it is claimed.

British soldier killed in Afghanistan

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:38:12 GMT

A British soldier has been killed in Afghanistan when the vehicle he was patrolling in rolled over.

More British troops off to Afghanistan

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:01:38 GMT

More than 200 extra British military personnel are being sent to Afghanistan.

Mousa gets independent inquiry

Wed, 14 May 2008 15:54:14 GMT

Relatives of an Iraqi civilian who died in British custody have claimed victory after the Government pledged an independent inquiry.

'Mousa's human rights breached'

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:42:24 GMT

The Government is to admit breaching the human rights of Baha Mousa who died while in British custody.

British troops get 'laser eyes'

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:41:51 GMT

State-of-the-art "laser eyes" are to be added to British troops' kit, with hopes they will save hundreds of soldier's lives.

More cash for injured troops

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 18:31:36 GMT

Troops who have suffered the most serious injuries are to receive additional cash.

Taliban 'must be included' in Afghanistan

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 08:01:53 GMT

Defence Secretary Des Browne has admitted the Taliban must be involved in a successful Afghanistan peace process.

UK Army 'running short of troops'

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 09:08:02 GMT

The head of the Army has warned that burdens in Iraq and Afghanistan have left the military with almost no spare troops.

MoD introduces story sale ban

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 18:26:33 GMT

Serving military personnel will not be allowed to sell their stories to the media, Defence Secretary Des Browne has announced.

Browne: 'Iran story-selling a mistake'

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 18:26:34 GMT

Defence Secretary Des Browne has admitted he "made a mistake" by not stopping the former Iran detainees from selling their stories.

Defence Secretary under pressure

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 18:26:48 GMT

David Cameron has insisted that Defence Secretary will "have to go" if he fails to justify his handling of the cash-for-stories debacle.

Browne under fire in sailors' stories row

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 07:10:44 GMT

Defence Secretary Des Browne is still in the firing line over the Royal Navy captives selling their stories.

Browne U-turn over sailors' stories row

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 19:20:03 GMT

Defence Secretary Des Browne has taken the blame after two of the sailors captured by Iran sold their stories.

Browne slammed over story ban

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 13:09:13 GMT

Defence Secretary Des Browne has been accused of acting too late amid a row about allowing military personnel to sell their stories.

MoD ban sailors from selling stories

Mon, 09 Apr 2007 19:09:30 GMT

The Ministry of Defence has banned all military personnel from selling their stories amid a row over the returned sailors from Iran.

Brown makes surprise Afghan visit

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 11:19:50 GMT

Chancellor Gordon Brown and Defence Secretary Des Browne have flown to Afghanistan for a surprise visit to British troops.