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Summary of Today’s Paper Lead Story The Independent – Nazanin freed to start ‘new life’ with her family The Independent leads with a picture of  Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe smiling as she returns home to Britain. The paper says she will start a ‘new life’ with her family after being detained for six years in an Iran jail. The paper notes her ordeal ended when Britain settled in £400m debt with Iran. Today’s Headlines

Tuesday’s front pages.

Tuesday’s papers.

Since the pandemic, health and wellness has been given a new face – 2021 saw a rise in the “skinification of beauty.” Vogue spoke to experts who gave their predictions of skincare trends for 2022.

Losing weight should be done in a safe way and if you have any health issues it’s best to seek medical advice before you start.

Here, we’re looking into some of the capital’s most expensive mansions to find out what a budget of £10million plus will get you in North London.

Dutch Stroopwafel cupcakes – easy recipe. They’re the complete package: sweet, salty caramel, soft inside, crunchy exterior, delicious texture, super yummy and surprisingly filling.

With 2022 just around the corner, healthy living will be top of most people’s agendas for the new year.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu was a much-loved figure around the world – principally for his role in South Africa’s struggle against apartheid. The Nobel Peace Prize winner’s life in pictures as he dies at age 90.

Get ready, January is almost here which means it’s time to refocus on fitness and health. Here are the essentials for a home gym – proving you don’t need all the latest equipment.

Christmas is over and it’s time to return any unwanted Christmas gifts before the new year starts. It’s helpful to know your rights ahead of heading out to the stores.

The big day is finally over – after weeks of anticipation, preparing and excitement, the festive spirit of Christmas has passed along with the day itself.

Jacob Rees-Mogg cleared by sleaze probe over £6m in cheap loans The Independent says Tory frontbencher Jacob Rees-Mogg has been cleared of breaking parliamentary rules over £6 million he received in cheap loans. Kathryn Stone, the independent parliamentary commissioner, announced the decision on Wednesday on parliament’s website, saying the full verdict will be published in “due course”. Last month, Ms Stone was tasked with investigating claims that the leader of the Commons had breached paragraph 14 of the MP’s Code of Conduct, which obliges politicians to declare their financial interests in an “open and frank” manner. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/jacob-reesmogg-sleaze-probe-acquittal-b1981008.html ………………… FOLLOW US…

The Independent says Britney Spears has promised fans that she’s working on a new song following the end of her conservatorship.

The Independent says Elon Musk says Trump, Biden and anyone over 70 should be banned from running for office.

The Metro says Labour MP Stella Creasy has insisted ‘politics and parenting can mix’ after being told she could no longer bring her three-month-old son to the Commons.

Daily Mirror says Little Mix have broken their silence over ex bandmate Jesy Nelson’s blackfishing row – branding her attitude “harmful and problematic.”

BBC Sport says United’s 5-0 home defeat by Liverpool has been followed by an avalanche of criticism towards Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

The Mirror says Boris Johnson’s former chief advisor has been increasingly critical of the current Government – even claiming there was a plot to oust him from power

BBC News says agree with him or not, Dominic Cummings’s words matter: everyone knows Dominic Cummings’s name, and usually not for flattering reasons.

James started this business citing his own experience from his own life, – a double below-knee amputee, after complications at birth with my Identical Twin brother. But now James is determined to ensure your children can reach for the stars!

Ukraine flight downing ‘terrorism’ – possible compensation  A Canadian court has ruled the downing of Ukraine flight PS752 was an “act of terrorism” and deliberate. The ruling paves the way for possible compensation for victims’ families, says Arab News.  The Superior Court of Justice of Ontario found that “on a balance of probabilities” two missile strikes on the jetliner shortly after takeoff from Iran’s capital Tehran on January 8, 2020 “were intentional.” Lawyers Mark and Jonah Arnold called the decision “unprecedented in Canadian law.” “It is significant for the impact it will have on immediate surviving family members seeking justice,”…

The United Arab Emirates smashes Covid-19 vaccine target!  The United Arab Emirates has vaccinated more than half of its population, smashing the country’s goal of vaccinating 52.46 per cent of individuals covered under the inoculation campaign.  “The campaign that was launched at the start of the year around the country, upon the directives of the country’s leadership, has vaccinated nearly 70.21 per cent of elderly people and those with chronic diseases, who are being prioritized,” health minister Abdulrahman bin Mohamed Al-Owais said, in a report from state news agency WAM. Nearly 7 million doses have been provided by the country…

Tuesday’s News Briefing VIDEO: Biden immigration plan – Covid-19 test restrictions – Trump considering Assange pardon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wxr0Z-dwOXE Johnson ‘glad’ to see Trump go, says ex-Civil Service head Lord Sedwill British lorry drivers now need negative Covid test to enter Denmark and Netherlands Portugal tightens Covid-19 lockdown amid record numbers of new cases, deaths UAE records highest number of COVID-19 cases since pandemic began Indian sailors stranded for months on Chinese coast reach Japan Biden to propose eight-year citizenship path for immigrants US and China clash at WHO over COVID-19 scientific mission in Wuhan UK’s Johnson criticised over lack of COVID-19…

Will 2021 be as stressful as last year? How to cope with current news in another unprecedented year so far 2020 will be remembered for many things, most of which were stressful, dark and damaging. And it doesn’t seem like 2021 is off to a good start.  New covid rules Just four days into the new year Boris Johnson announced England’s third national lockdown – schools and non-essential businesses closed – with hopes that the restrictions could be eased “by the middle of February, if things go well and with fair wind in our sails.” Leaving us all wondering; when…