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UK seeks more German support as it confirms Challenger tanks for Ukraine

Ben Wallace wants Berlin to allow its Leopard 2 tanks to be re-exported from Nato countries to join British heavy armour

The Guardian - UK

Britain urges Germany to permit supply of tanks to Ukraine

Britain on Monday urged Germany to permit the supply of Leopard tanks to Ukraine, stressing that it could unlock support from other nations and Berlin would not be acting alone if it supplied its own tanks.

Reuters

UK could send ‘game-changing’ tanks to Ukraine, Number 10 says

Downing Street said the UK was looking to ‘accelerate’ its support to Kyiv

Evening Standard

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Hopes for diplomatic off-ramp in Ukraine

U.S. and NATO leaders finally take baby steps toward negotiations but will it be enough?

Salon

Rishi Sunak and 15 ministers at risk of losing seat at general election, new poll predicts

Research also suggests Labour’s mammoth lead over the Tories could be more fragile than previously thought

The Independent UK

Covid: UK under pressure to introduce tests for arrivals from China as cases rise

The USA and Italy are among several nations to impose restrictions around travellers arriving from China

The Independent UK

Ukraine Says Repelled Russia Drone Attack at Night

Ukraine said Friday it repelled a night-time drone attack from Russia, a day after Moscow launched a new wave of missile strikes in the run-up to New Year celebrations. The attacks came 10 months into President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, with Russian strikes targeting the energy grid and leaving…

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Britain sends metal detectors, defusing equipment to Ukraine

Britain said on Friday it has given Ukraine more than 1,000 metal detectors and 100 kits to deactivate bombs to help clear minefields in the latest instance of military support for the country in the conflict with Russia.

Reuters

Ben Wallace says ministers will not be 'held to ransom' by unions amid NHS, Royal Mail and ambulance strikes

The Defence Secretary made the comments after accusations that ministers were 'sabotaging' negotiations between unions and employers.

Chronicle Live

UK 'ignoring Covid threat' as passengers from China arrive test-free amid rise in cases

The US, Italy, India, Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia and Japan all announced mandatory tests for passengers arriving from China, after Beijing said it is to reopen its borders next week

Daily Mirror

'Absolute class!' Passengers say Manchester Airport is running ‘more efficiently' as navy drafted in to cover Border Force strikes

Travellers have continued to praise the navy at Manchester Airport helping to work through queues at passport control

Manchester Evening News

Union boss blasts 'general strike' claims which do 'disservice to members'

TUC general secretary Paul Nowak, who represents 48 unions, said members aren't interested in a 'general strike or taking on the Government' but are 'interested in a decent pay rise'

Daily Mirror

Russia must face long-term consequences for Ukraine, says Wallace

The Defence Secretary said the UK will continue to provide support to the government in Kyiv.

The Independent UK

Government appears to backtrack on position on Covid tests for China arrivals

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said the possibility of imposing restrictions on visitors from the East Asian country was ‘under review’.

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

UK government considers Covid testing travellers from China amid virus surge

British government hints it could join US and Italy in imposing restrictions

Wales Online

Government will not be 'held to ransom' by public sector strikes

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said there was 'no magic wand' to fund above-inflation pay rises

Evening Standard

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

Manchester Evening News

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

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Daily Mirror

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'

The Independent UK

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.

Wales Online

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

Al Jazeera

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.

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - UK

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

Asharq Al-Awsat

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…

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