The 48 tales of raw courage of brave Afghan interpreters who were promised sanctuary here

Ministers were last night facing mounting pressure to give Afghan interpreters sanctuary in Britain immediately as more came forward to reveal their plight. The shocking stories of 48 interpreters who worked alongside British forces and say they have since been abandoned to the Taliban are laid bare in the Daily Mail today. Around 150 interpreters … Read more

‘Rogue SAS Afghanistan execution squad’ carried out a series of night-time killings in Afghanistan 

Extreme allegations that a ‘rogue’ SAS unit carried out night missions in which they executed civilians in Afghanistan villages have come to light in court documents. The trove of secret files was previously withheld from an ongoing High Court legal case by the government, causing a judge to demand an explanation from defence secretary Ben Wallace. … Read more

‘Rogue SAS Afghanistan execution squad’ carried out a series of night-time killings in Afghanistan 

Extreme allegations that a ‘rogue’ SAS unit carried out night missions in which they executed civilians in Afghanistan villages have come to light in court documents. The trove of secret files was previously withheld from an ongoing High Court legal case by the government, causing a judge to demand an explanation from defence secretary Ben Wallace. … Read more

Ministers promise a better deal for Afghan interpreters

Ministers promise a better deal for Afghan interpreters who helped British forces but were denied sanctuary Afghan translators who worked with British troops will be rewarded   Just 2 interpreters have been allowed into the UK under a 2-year-old scheme  Former defence secretary Gavin Williamson promised at the time that 50 interpreters would be given the … Read more

Ministers promise a better deal for Afghan interpreters

Ministers promise a better deal for Afghan interpreters who helped British forces but were denied sanctuary Afghan translators who worked with British troops will be rewarded   Just 2 interpreters have been allowed into the UK under a 2-year-old scheme  Former defence secretary Gavin Williamson promised at the time that 50 interpreters would be given the … Read more

Ministers will discuss plans to offer dozens of Afghan interpreters sanctuary in Britain 

Hero translators’ fresh fight for justice: Ministers will discuss plans to offer dozens of Afghan interpreters sanctuary in Britain Ben Wallace and Priti Patel to discuss policy offering sanctuary to Afghan interpreters Gavin Williamson previously promised to let in 50 interpreters with their families Only two interpreters have come to Britain in the two years since … Read more

UK will defend itself against Chinese and Russian space weapons

UK will defend itself against Chinese and Russian space weapons in biggest military shake-up since the Cold War, warns defence secretary Ben Wallace said it will be a ‘pivoting away’ from focus on conventional warfare He will look to ‘operate more in the newest domains of space, cyber and sub-sea’ It comes after the UK … Read more

ISIS still ‘most significant’ threat to UK, says Defence Secretary

ISIS remains the ‘most significant’ threat to the UK, the Defence Secretary has warned today.   Ben Wallace said an estimated 360 people from the UK who travelled to Syria and Iraq to fight for the terror group, also referred to as Daesh, remain in the region either at large or in detention. RAF aircraft have … Read more

ISIS still ‘most significant’ threat to UK, says Defence Secretary

ISIS remains the ‘most significant’ threat to the UK, the Defence Secretary has warned today.   Ben Wallace said an estimated 360 people from the UK who travelled to Syria and Iraq to fight for the terror group, also referred to as Daesh, remain in the region either at large or in detention. RAF aircraft have … Read more

Government plans £200m boost for houses of 5,000 military personnel and their families

Homes fit for heroes: Government plans £200million boost for houses of 5,000 military personnel and their families with cash for new kitchens, bathrooms and furnishings  The money will be used to fund the modernisation of thousands of homes As well as new furnishings, they will also be made more environmentally friendly Defence Secretary Ben Wallace … Read more