Manchester salutes military on Armed Forces Day Now in its fourteenth year, the celebration of military personnel past and present attracted hundreds into the city again Manchester Evening News · Jun 25, 2022
Russian aggression in Ukraine forcing Nato to ‘look again’ at boosting military capability Sir Tony Radakin says that Russian aggression ‘will be met in a very clear way’ The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2022
Who is Ben Wallace? Marriage to ex-assistant, recovering Diana's body and torture comments After the Tories' disastrous by-election results in Wakefield and Tiverton and Honiton, some Tory MPs may be looking at Defence Secretary Ben Wallace as a potential replacement for Boris Johnson... Daily Mirror · Jun 24, 2022
'Bright and talented' soldier, 26, killed in tank crash 'stood out from the crowd' Second Lieutenant Max George, of the 5th Battalion The Rifles, died after the Warrior tank he was training in crashed on Salisbury Plain on Tuesday. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace is among those to have paid tribute Daily Mirror · Jun 23, 2022
Londoner’s Diary: Kate Clanchy racism row takes on new global twist Kate Clanchy clashes again / Wolf Alice hunt for jet to make Glastonbury / Ben Wallace has an eye on the prize / Talulah Riley puckers up Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2022
US Expected to Send $1 Billion More in Aid to Ukraine The US is expected to announce Wednesday that it will send about $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine, the largest single tranche of weapons and equipment since the war began, in a effort to help stall Russia’s slow but steady march to conquer the eastern Donbas region, US officials… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 15, 2022
NATO defense ministers to discuss weapons for Ukraine NATO defense ministers are meeting to discuss beefing up weapons supplies to Ukraine and Sweden and Finland's applications to join the transatlantic military alliance The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022
Nato chief calls for more artillery for Ukraine as Moscow ‘invites’ Aslin appeal Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said she will do ‘whatever is necessary’ to secure the release of Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner. The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022
MoD not a ‘professional working environment’, says former veterans minister Johnny Mercer criticised ministry’s operations as he tried to prevent prosecutions for alleged offences in conflict The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2022
Truss to do ‘whatever necessary’ to get Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner released The Foreign Secretary has held talks with Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba, amid suggestions a prisoner swap could be negotiated. The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2022
Behind Nato’s defensive ‘shield’ lies weakness and division. Ukraine will pay the price Miscalculations by the west opened the way for Russia’s invasion. As Kyiv’s outgunned forces fight for survival, the alliance risks another catastrophic failureRussia-Ukraine war: latest updates The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2022
Ukraine fears western support will fade as media loses interest in the war Costs and casualties are rising but Kyiv warns that the conflict with Russia is becoming normalised in people’s minds, at home and abroad The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2022
Russia prepared ‘to neutralise potential threats’ from NATO on the border The Russian government has warned it is ready to “neautralise potential threats” from NATO on the border, in a veiled threat to the security alliance. Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2022
Family of Brit sentenced to death for fighting Russia break silence on 'show trial' A statement issued by the Foreign Office on behalf of the family of Shaun Pinner told of their devastation and sadness of the outcome of the "illegal show trial" Daily Mirror · Jun 11, 2022
Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2022 Ukraine: Zelensky praises UK’s ‘leadership’ during meeting with Ben Wallace Ukraine’s president hailed Great Britain as a ‘friend’ for the continued support his country has received
The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022 Defence Secretary meets Volodymyr Zelensky in surprise trip to Kyiv Ben Wallace met the Ukrainian leader this week to discuss the UK providing further support.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2022 Seven stowaways and a hijacked oil tanker: the strange case of the Nave Andromeda The long read: In October 2020 an emergency call was received from a ship in British waters. After a full-scale commando raid, seven Nigerians were taken off in handcuffs – but no one was ever charged. What really happened on board?
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022 Which Conservatives could succeed UK's Johnson if he falls? British Prime Minister Boris Johnson managed to narrowly win a no-confidence vote from his own Conservative Party, but the result dealt a heavy blow to his authority
The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022 Ukraine ‘truly grateful’ for UK weapons but needs more, says Ukrainian MP The UK is to send its first long-range missiles to Ukraine.
Manchester Evening News · Jun 7, 2022 Who will replace Boris Johnson? Next Prime Minister latest betting odds Boris Johnson survived his no-confidence vote but his long-term future as PM is in doubt
The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2022 Zelenskiy says stalemate with Russia is ‘not an option’ – as it happened This live blog is now closed, you can find our latest coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war here
Chronicle Live · Jun 6, 2022 The candidates who may take over if Boris Johnson is toppled tonight Here we take a look at those topping the bookie's odds as heir to Mr Johnson if he has to resign after vote of no confidence
Daily Mirror · Jun 6, 2022 Who could replace Boris Johnson? Tory candidates who may take over if PM is toppled Jeremy Hunt, Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak and Tom Tugendhat are among those topping the next Tory leader odds after 1922 Committee chairman Sir Graham Brady called a vote of no confidence. But there's no clear heir...
The National (Scotland) · Jun 6, 2022 Who could replace Boris Johnson if he loses tonight's no-confidence vote? IF Boris Johnson loses the confidence vote by Tory MPs, the Conservative Party will face a fresh leadership election.
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022 Tory leadership: Runners and riders if Boris Johnson is toppled The Conservative Party will face a new leadership election if the Prime Minister is defeated in the confidence vote.