That’s a wrap – thank you for reading the Need to Know blog today. These were some of the main stories:

• Minns ‘not giving in’ to union’s ‘blackmail’: NSW Premier Chris Minns says the government cannot give in to the union’s “blackmail” after Sydney train commuters were warned to prepare for more delays and cancelled services today.

• UK PM ‘ready’ to put British troops in Ukraine: Sir Keir Starmer has announced that he is willing to put British troops on the ground in Ukraine to enforce any peace deal.

• Coalition won’t ‘muscle’ RBA into a decision: Opposition finance spokeswoman Jane Hume says the Coalition will not “muscle” the RBA into deciding to lower interest rates on the eve of the bank’s first meeting of the year.

• Labor pains as Dutton rides high in polls: Peter Dutton appears to be kicking with the wind behind his back, with several opinion polls showing the Albanese government could be on the nose with voters as an election nears.

• Sydney commuters warned of more delays, cancellations: Sydney train commuters should prepare for more delays and cancelled services on Monday, with the NSW government and Rail Tram and Bus Union continuing to blame each other for the long-running pay dispute.