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UK minister says army could be drafted to ease possible strike disruptions

13 Sept 09:23 Key points summarised by AI

The UK government is preparing contingency plans, including deploying military personnel, to cover essential services like border control and the NHS to mitigate disruptions from potential strikes in December.
Conservative Party Chairman Nadhim Zahawi confirmed these measures, citing a "specialist response force" designed to ensure national security and public service continuity amidst looming industrial action over pay and working conditions.

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.