Britain must ‘wake up’ to China security challenges, ex-MI6 head says UK is reviewing its security measures after the US claimed to have downed a Chinese spy balloon The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023
What do we know about the alleged spy balloon and other unidentified objects? One giant balloon and three other unidentified objects have been shot down over North America in eight days. The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023
Putin’s troops ordered to advance in ‘most sectors’ on Ukrainian front – MoD The MoD said the Russians have ‘not massed sufficient offensive combat power’ on any one axis to ‘achieve a decisive effect’. The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023
Nato meets to discuss spy balloons threat and Ukraine weapon supply UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace is expected to join the meeting in Brussels Wales Online · Feb 14, 2023
Nato defence ministers gather to discuss support for Ukraine, spy balloons The possible supply of fighter jets to Kyiv is expected to be mulled at the Brussels meeting. The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023
Tories urge Jeremy Hunt to reverse army cuts in forthcoming budget Planned 4% reduction in troop numbers should be abandoned in light of Ukraine war, say MPs and officials The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2023
Court allows review of UK visa rejections for ex-BBC journalists in Afghanistan Judge rules caseworker interpreted eligibility criteria too narrowly for eight claimants who are in hiding The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2023
Guy Hands firm challenges MoD over controversial £8bn property estate Annington Property launches judicial review arguing ministry does not have right to take back houses after ‘disastrous’ sell-off The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2023
Afghan journalists to have relocation bids reconsidered – lawyer The journalists had taken legal action against Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Home Secretary Suella Braverman after bids to move to the UK failed. The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023
The Leader podcast: Should we worry about ‘Chinese spy balloons’? UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has ordered a security review after the US shot down four unidentified objects believed to be ‘Chinese spy balloons’. Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2023
Call to reconsider UK relocation bids of Afghan journalists who worked for BBC Eight journalists had taken legal action against Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Home Secretary Suella Braverman. The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023
Chinese spy balloons 'may have already flown over UK airspace' The UK is “in touch with allies” after a minister claimed Chinese spy balloons may have already flown over the country, The National (Scotland) · Feb 13, 2023
Minister warns its 'possible' that China sent spy balloons over Britain Transport minister Richard Holden accused China of acting "as a hostile state" Manchester Evening News · Feb 13, 2023
UK fighter jets ready to shoot down any Chinese spy balloons, says Rishi Sunak PM vows to do ‘whatever it takes’ to protect British airspace, amid fears Beijing spy missions have already taken place in UK The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023
The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023 Sunak promises ‘whatever it takes’ to keep UK safe amid balloon incident row Defence Secretary Ben Wallace announced Britain will conduct a security review after a series of objects in western airspace were shot down by the US.
Daily Mirror · Feb 13, 2023 Brit war planes on stand by to shoot down Chinese spy balloons 24/7, says PM The Prime Minister refused to say whether any incidents had been reported in UK airspace, but said the UK is protected by a quick reaction alert force
The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023 UK to review security after unknown objects puzzle N America Britain has announced a security review after several unidentified objects were shot down in the skies over North America
The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023 ‘Possible’ that China has deployed spy balloons over Britain, says minister Transport minister Richard Holden said the UK would need to be ‘robust’ in how it deals with ‘hostile state’ China.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2023 UK fighter jets always on standby, Sunak says after US shoots down objects Prime minister will do ‘everything it takes’ to keep country safe as Britain conducts security review
Reuters · Feb 13, 2023 Britain to review airspace security after China-U.S. spy balloon incident Britain will review its security following the incursion of a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon into U.S. airspace earlier this month, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said.
Daily Mirror · Feb 13, 2023 UK to launch Chinese spy balloon probe after series of UFOs shot down over US US fighter jets shot down an 'unidentified object' over Lake Huron on Sunday - the fourth object to enter US or Canadian airspace in just over a week
The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023 China spy balloons ‘may have passed over UK’ as government launches security review Repeated incidents show global security deteriorating, says Ben Wallace
The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2023 UK to conduct security review after suspected spy balloon downed by US military Defence secretary Ben Wallace announced the intended review on Sunday.
The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2023 ‘Peacetime’ defence budget not fit for new era of insecurity, warns Ellwood Defence Select Committee chairman Tobias Ellwood said the Government was in denial about the scale of the challenge.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2023 Russia’s plans to seize eastern Ukraine could take two years, says Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin’s comments suggest Moscow is preparing for long conflict, as Zelenskiy renews appeal for fighter jets• Ukraine war live