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Ministers will not be ‘held to ransom’ by unions, says Ben Wallace

The Defence Secretary said there is ‘no magic wand’ to produce the money to fund above-inflation pay awards

Evening Standard

Ministers won't be 'held to ransom' by unions, says defence secretary at Manchester Airport

The airport has reported no significant delays as industrial action by UK Border Force continues

Manchester Evening News

UK considering whether to slap new rules on Chinese travellers amid huge Covid surge

Britain had said there were 'no plans' to slap new rules on arrivals from China, but Defence Secretary Ben Wallace revealed the government 'is now going to keep that under review'

Daily Mirror

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Ministers will not be ‘held to ransom’ by unions, says Wallace

The Defence Secretary said there is ‘no magic wand’ to produce the money to fund above-inflation pay awards.

The Independent UK

Military personnel covering for striking workers being paid £20 daily bonus

Armed forces personnel are standing in for Border Force workers who went on strike on Friday

Wales Online

Ukraine expects key offensive as Russia plans to expand army

The war is poised to escalate as Russia has planned new conscription and Ukraine’s allies have lifted weapons bans.

Al Jazeera

Putin ‘trying to deflect responsibility for military failure’, says UK

Televised meeting with Shoigu, Surovikin and Gerasimov likely a bid to ‘demonstrate collective responsibility’, says Ministry of Defence

The Independent UK

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Russia plans to boost military links with Iran, says UK defence secretary

Ben Wallace says Putin regime will supply military technology in return for drones used to attack Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Zelenskyy Visits Front Line, Putin Praises Troops in Kremlin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the eastern city of Bakhmut, the scene of some of the most intense combat since Russia invaded the country, meeting Tuesday with troops and praising their "courage, resilience and strength" as artillery boomed in the background. Russian President Vladimir Putin also hailed the "courage and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Vital to ‘maintain and evolve’ UK support for Ukraine, says Rishi Sunak

The Prime Minister offered his full backing to Ukraine, as MPs grilled him on the future of UK support for the war-torn country.

The Independent UK

Putin to supply Iran with nuclear weapon parts in exchange for killer drones

Iran is to receive parts parts for nuclear weapons in exchange for killer drones capable of carrying out Kamikaze attacks on targets, the UK's Defence Secretary has confirmed

Daily Mirror

Britain says Russia to give Iran advanced military components in exchange for drones

Britain accused Russia of planning to give Iran advanced military components in exchange for hundreds of drones, British defence minister Ben Wallace said on Tuesday, calling on the West to do more to expose the trade.

Reuters

Sunak’s review of aid for Ukraine suggests cracks appearing in UK policy

The PM seems unwilling to deliver the big uplift in military help Kyiv needs to get ready for a possible Russian offensive

The Guardian - UK

UK launches probe into claims its troops killed Afghan civilians

The independent probe will look into allegations that British special forces killed dozens of Afghan civilians.

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The Guardian - UK

Ministers accused of unlawfully denying Afghan journalists UK visas

Ben Wallace and Suella Braverman ‘turned their back’ on former BBC journalists who are in danger, high court told

The Independent UK

Probe launched into claims of unlawful killings by UK soldiers in Afghanistan

Bereaved families have welcomed the ‘unprecedented’ inquiry into alleged wrongdoing by British special forces during night raids.

Evening Standard

We must prepare for Vladimir Putin widening his cruel war

Vladimir Putin has cancelled his traditional marathon press conference for the first time in 10 years as he secretively plans the next moves in the war that he knows could end his 20-year rule.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia, Britain Sign Defense Cooperation Plan

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met in London on Tuesday with his British counterpart Ben Wallace. The officials signed a defense cooperation plan between their countries that is aimed at developing the capabilities of the Saudi Defense Ministry, nationalizing the military industries and bolstering the partnership…

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The National (Scotland)

UK Government pressed over Spanish shipbuilding contract as Scotland 'losing out'

THE UK Government is under growing pressure to explain a decision to hand a vital £1.6billion ship order to a Spanish-led team, with Scottish yards…

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war: US finalising plans to send Patriot missile defence system to Ukraine, reports say – as it happened

US defence secretary, Lloyd Austin, expected to approve plan before it is sent to US president Joe Biden for his signature

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 293 of the invasion

Zelenskiy makes plea for generators to beat winter as more than €1bn is raised to support Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine calls for Patriot missiles to defend its grid and stop rise in refugees

Prime minister Denys Shmyhal says western air defence systems will keep power stations working despite Russian attacks

The Independent UK

Ministers hear call to reward armed forces for covering Christmas strikes

Conservative MP Richard Drax questioned the Government in the Commons over whether there are ‘any signs of some sort of reward or thank you’.

Daily Mirror

Britain orders thousands of anti-tank missiles to replace stock given to Ukraine

The UK wound down its cache of Next Generation Light Anti-Tank Weapons by sending vital equipment to Kyiv to help defence forces repel Russian invaders who waged war on February 24

Belfast Live

Harland and Wolff Royal Navy contract sparks "slagging" row between MPs

Former Labour defence minister appears to question Belfast yard's capacity

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