Owen Bowcott

Tuesday, October 4, 2016 - 07:26
Controversial plans for the military to opt out from the European convention on human rights (ECHR) during future conflicts will be introduced by ministers, to see off what the prime minister described as an “industry of vexatious claims” against soldiers.
Monday, April 18, 2016 - 06:28
Senior British military officers are providing targeting training to Saudi forces, including for cruise missile attacks, despite the kingdom’s airstrikes on neighbouring Yemen provoking an international outcry over civilian casualties.
Tuesday, March 11, 2014 - 08:35
Rapporteur says MoD has no wish to bring squadron of unmanned aircraft back to Britain after Afghan campaign ends.
Friday, March 14, 2008 - 00:00
The government has not revealed the cost of British military aid to Colombia but it is thought to be around £1m a year