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The Guardian reports that the UK is reportedly joining the US in allowing Ukraine to use its missiles to attack Russia, as tensions heighten between the two countries. The move will likely escalate tensions with Moscow, which has accused the West of being the aggressor. Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin, have called on Biden to ease tensions in Ukraine. Meanwhile, more than one in three children in the UK are living in poverty, according to a report by the Social Metrics Commission, The Guardian reported.
The Daily Mirror ran a story captioned “We can’t allow Putin to win” about Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. The article stated that Starmer has refused to rule out allowing Ukraine to use British long-range missiles to hit Russia, and according to the Mirror, Starmer has taken a “defiant” approach. The paper claims that Sir Keir Starmer has accused Putin of being the aggressor, and added that allowing Ukraine to use the missiles was the “only option left.”
The i reported that Moscow has threatened to strike back if long-range missiles used by the UK and US are used to strike its territory. The report states that this move could ignite a full-scale war in the region, as tensions between Russia and the West continue to escalate.
The Daily Telegraph reported how farmers have been told they must pay inheritance tax to fund the NHS, despite the mass protests expected. The newspaper also claimed that the UK’s Business Secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, said the UK would side with Donald Trump if he prompted a trade war with China. Meanwhile, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been told by the country’s biggest retailers that shops will close, jobs will be lost and prices will rise because of her decision to raise National Insurance.
The Times reported on how the Kremlin has promised a “palpable” response after the US authorised Ukraine to use its long-range missiles in Russia. The newspaper also ran a story on Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ decision to raise National Insurance, claiming that the country’s biggest retailers had warned her that shops will close, jobs will be lost, and prices will rise.
The Daily Mail reported that dozens of British Airways flights were disrupted on Monday night after a major IT glitch “caused chaos.” The newspaper also provided coverage of singer Ariana Grande’s attendance at the London premiere of the film Wicked.
The Financial Times ran a story on how China’s biggest tech groups are building AI intelligence teams in Silicon Valley, seeking to hire US talent. The newspaper also featured a photo of Sir Keir Starmer and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit – the first meeting between leaders of the two countries for eight years.
The Metro ran a story stating that fuel bills are expected to rise again in the New Year as freezing temperatures hit the UK. The article warns that the hike will be another financial hit for households that are already struggling due to the financial fallout from COVID-19
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