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International headlines today highlight a policy shift by US President Joe Biden in his final days in office, allowing Ukraine to launch limited missile strikes into Russia using US-supplied long-range missiles. Both the Financial Times and the Daily Telegraph report on this development, noting that it could signal a change in Biden’s previous stance on the use of British-made Storm Shadow missiles within Russia. The move is said to have been prompted by North Korean troops supporting Russia in Ukraine.
In other news, the Sun carries a report on a burglary that took place at the Windsor Castle estate in October while the Prince and Princess of Wales were in their home nearby. The burglars reportedly stole a farm vehicle by scaling a fence and fleeing the scene in a stolen truck that they used to smash through a security gate.
The Times leads with the planned meeting between Sir Keir Starmer and the Chinese president on the sidelines of the G20. The meeting is said to be causing concern among those in Westminster who fear that economic concerns may be prioritised over human rights in the Labour government’s dealings with China. Another story in the Times reports that young people out of work could have their benefits cut if they do not take up training or apprenticeship offers, under plans that will be announced this month.
Meanwhile, the Guardian highlights a serious safety concern within Thames Water, Britain’s biggest water company, reporting that it has £23bn of assets in urgent need of repair. This leaves the supply of water to its 16 million customers on a “knife-edge,” with fears that the company has not taken adequate steps to address cyber-security threats from groups affiliated with Russia. A spokesperson for the company maintains that the wellbeing and safety of customers is of the highest priority.
Finally, the i reports on a call by the British Chamber of Commerce to “move as close as possible to the EU in Brexit reset.” The prime minister is said to be facing growing pressure to choose between prioritising the EU and the US under Donald Trump in the ongoing negotiations
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