David Cameron says there's "always more to be done" to assist military
personnel, veterans and families.

The government's published its first annual assessment of progress in
fulfilling the Armed Forces Covenant.

The Ministry of Defence report records improvements to operational allowances,
leave arrangements, mental healthcare provision and support for forces'
children.

The Prime Minister has made a surprise pre-Christmas visit to Afghnistan today.

He visited an RAF squadron in Kandahar, but bad weather stopped him
going to a forward operation base in Helmand.