Theresa May cabinet reshuffle as it happened: Gove, Morgan, Whittingdale and Letwin sacked
Some of Tory party's biggest names lost their jobs as PM appointed her first cabinet.
Philip Hammond appointed Chancellor and Boris Johnson as Foreign Secretary in Theresa May's cabinet
May makes former foreign secretary her chancellor after being asked to form a new government.
Brexit: MoD's $2.3bn outlay on US attack helicopters criticised
Sharp fall in the value of the pound could add millions more to the cost of the defence contract.
Armed robbers used Pokémon Go app to target victims in Missouri
Police said suspects used the augmented reality game to lure in their victims.
UK to send more troops to Afghanistan expanding training mission
UK's troops in Afghanistan to be increased from 450 to 500.
Britain lifts ban on front line close combat roles for female soldiers
The move comes following a recommendation from the head of the army, General Sir Nick Carter.
Boris Johnson says Andrea Leadsom has the 'zap' to be Conservative Party leader
The endorsement came as Tory MPs get set to vote in the first round of the leadership race.
Kieren Fallon retires: Six-time champion jockey calls time on glittering career
Irishman has decided to walk away from the sport at the age of 51.
Brexit fallout as it happened: Michael Gove launches Tory leadership campaign as Labour crisis continues
Updates from another day of party leadership uncertainty in wake of EU referendum result.
Johnson reportedly offered May a clear route before being eliminated by Gove's 'act of treachery'
The revelations follow an extraordinary day in Tory ranks as Johnson withdrew from leadership battle.
Brexit as it happened: Leave vote leads to David Cameron resignation as Jeremy Corbyn faced calls to quit
Prime minister makes emotional speech at Downing Street announcing he will step down in October.
Defence secretary Michael Fallon to pay damages to Imam at centre of 'Isis claims'
Labour London mayor Sadiq Khan was criticised for sharing a platform with Muslim cleric Suliman Gani.
EU Referendum: Former defence chief Lord Guthrie switches to Leave over fears of European Army
The field marshal signed a letter calling for the UK to remain in Europe in February.
UK spending millions in secret to upgrade Trident nuclear warheads – report
Report claims £85m has already been spent on development of more powerful and precise nuclear weapons.
Former British military commanders rallying for a Brexit
Service personnel 'in danger of becoming no more than civilians in uniform', warns General Sir Michael Rose.
RAF jets scrambled as Russian fighters approach Estonian airspace for 2nd time in a week
RAF Typhoon fighters intercept Russian planes as high-risk game of cat and mouse continues above Baltic.
RAF jets scrambled to intercept Russian military transport planes approaching the Baltic
Incident in the Baltic is first of its kind since RAF Typhoons were deployed to the region.
UK to order Boeing's new spy planes this summer to protect its nuclear submarines
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said the UK would order a P-8 Poseidon jet in the next few months.
War on Isis: More British troops could join Iraqi forces to combat Daesh
To increase the impact of coalition forces in Mosul, US Defence Secretary requests UK to send in 'military trainers'.
British troops arrive in Somalia to help UN fight al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabaab
The troops will back the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM).
UK deploys first troops in Somalia to support UN mission
In a bid to combat threats from Islamic militants in East Africa, UK has sent its troops.
War on Isis: UK air strikes have killed nearly 1,000 jihadis in Iraq and Syria in 18 months, says MoD
The Ministry of Defence says that no civilians have been killed since September 2014.
Full list of MPs who voted against allowing 3000 refugee children into UK
MPs reject amendment to allow unaccompanied children form Europe in UK by 294 to 276
Tempers flared as David Cameron begged Iain Duncan Smith to not resign
UK prime minister reportedly 'threw his toys out of the pram' and swore at his long-time colleague.
Syria conflict: First pictures of Russian warplanes withdrawing from Hmeymim airbase
Su-25, Su-24 bombers and multi-purpose Su-34 are to be among the first war planes to be withdrawn.
Syria conflict: Vladimir Putin orders withdrawal of Russian forces after 'goals are met'
Putin said Russia's goals had been achieved following its five-month-long intervention.
Iraqi government is running out of money to combat Isis terror group
Collapse in the price of oil is having repercussions for Iraq's fight with Daesh.
Britain offers 30 extra troops to train Iraqi forces in fight against Isis
Ministry of Defence said the soldiers will provide training in logistics and bridge building.
Trident replacement programme to get £640m additional funding
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon to announce controversial move at Scottish Conservative Party conference.
Syria conflict: Michael Fallon admits RAF strikes against Isis are not working
Defence secretary also says he is concerned by IS's growing strength in Libya.