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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 · Dec 29, 2022

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 · Dec 29, 2022

'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 · Dec 29, 2022

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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 · Dec 29, 2022

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 · Dec 29, 2022

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 · Dec 29, 2022

UK government considers Covid testing travellers from China amid virus surge

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

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2022

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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

Wales Online · Dec 29, 2022

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 · Dec 29, 2022

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 · Dec 29, 2022

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 · Dec 29, 2022

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 · Dec 29, 2022

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 · Dec 23, 2022

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 · Dec 22, 2022

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The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2022

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 · Dec 20, 2022

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 · Dec 20, 2022

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…

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2022

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.

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Daily Mirror · Dec 20, 2022

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

Reuters · Dec 20, 2022

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.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2022

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

Al Jazeera · Dec 15, 2022

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.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2022

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 · Dec 15, 2022

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 · Dec 15, 2022

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.

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