British Army has 'fallen behind' and 'needs investment' - defence secretary
Monday, 30 January 2023 Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has told Sky News that the British Army has "fallen behind its peer group" and "needs investment".
A one-minute silence has been observed across the UK to mark the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, accompanied by his wife Akshata Murthy and British Army soldiers, stood on the steps outside Number 10, while MPs in the House of Commons also paused to reflect on the war. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has said the likelihood of a Russian victory in Ukraine is "very, very low", adding President Vladimir Putin had given up on the "big objectives" of his invasion. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace addresses crowds at a vigil for Ukraine in Londonβs Trafalgar Square. The vigil is being held to mark the one-year anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine. Report by Patelr. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and Defence Secretary Ben Wallace welcome their Australian counterparts, Penny Wong and Richard Marles to Portsmouth for a series of talks, ahead of a joint press conference. Report by Patelr. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The deadline for the second bids on Manchester United has been extended as the top two contenders prepare to submit their offers, Sky News understands. Sky News
Qatar's Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad has submitted a new improved bid for Manchester United ahead of the deadline for second bids, Sky News understands. Sky News
Scotland's outgoing first minister Nicola Sturgeon has told Sky News she has not heard whether police want to interview her or her husband as part of a.. Sky News