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FT – Zahawi fights for political life over tax scandal as Sunak orders ethics review The Financial Times says Mr Zahawi is fighting for his political life after Sunak ordered an ethics review into his tax affairs. The paper also reports that the government faces another ethics crisis with BBC chairman Richard Sharp under investigation over the process which led to his appointment. The FT says Nadhim Zahawi was fighting for his political life on Monday after prime minister Rishi Sunak ordered an ethics inquiry into the tax affairs of the Conservative party chair. Sunak’s support for Zahawi was highly…

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Metro – Rishi: Dish the dirt Summary of the front page The Metro leads on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ordering an investigation into the tax affairs of former chancellor Nadhim Zahawi. The front page features a large image of US singer Doja Cat dressed up for Paris Fashion Week, covered in Red crystals. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The Guardian – PM admits questions need answering on Zahawi tax Summary of the front page The Guardian says Mr Sunak is under growing pressure over whether or not he knew about the HMRC inquiry when he appointed Mr Zahawi to his cabinet. A source told the paper that Downing Street had been aware of a penalty as part of a settlement with HMRC when the PM appointed Mr Zahawi. However, No 10 denied the claim, the paper says. The front page also reports on an investigation into the BBC’s chair selection. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment…

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The Independent – How can he keep his job? Summary of the front page The Independent’s front page asks how can Nadhim Zahawi keep his job, saying he hid his tax fine from the prime minister and an investigation is underway to determine if he broke the ministerial code. The front page also leaves room for Ghislaine Maxwell speaking from US prison as she claims Jeffrey Epstein was murdered. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Daily Mirror – The only way is ethics Summary of the front page “The only way is ethics” writes the Daily Mirror after the PM launched a probe into Nadhim Zahawi’s HMRC settlement. The paper says the prime minister was unaware of a payment Mr Zahawi had made to settle a dispute with HMRC last summer while he was chancellor. The front page also finds space for TV Helena who talks about playing soap legend Noele. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Daily Express – Asylum cheat sneaked into UK to kills for third time Summary of the front page An asylum seeker found guilty of murdering an aspiring Royal Marine had previously killed two people before he made his way to Britain, the Daily Express reports. The paper reports Lawangeen Abdulrahimzai, 21, told Border Force officers he was 14 when to gain entry into the UK. The front page also reports that former prime minister Boris Johnson has hit out at ‘nonsense’ claims about a loan. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The Sun – Noel’s ex hires Harry’s lawyer Summary of the front page In a showbiz exclusive, the Sun says Sara MacDonald, the wife of Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher, has filed for divorce. She has enlisted the help of Jenny Afia, a lawyer used by Prince Harry. The front page also reports on Frank Lampard’s sacking at Everton. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

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UK weather: temperatures to reach -9C in southern England as cold snap continues The Guardian says Temperatures will plunge to -9C across parts of southern England overnight, the Met Office said on Monday, with the freezing weather expected to last until the end of next week. Freezing fog will remain in some areas on Tuesday morning, as the cold snap shows no sign of abating. A level 3 cold weather alert has been extended until 9am on Friday by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), with people urged to keep warm and check on vulnerable family and friends. The Met…

Met Office issues cold weather warning as temperatures plunge to -9C The Independent says Parts of southern England will hit minus 9C in the early hours, with the cold snap set to last until the end of the week. The Met Office said freezing fog will stay in place in some areas on Tuesday morning, with temperatures hovering just above minus 10C. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) extended a level 3 cold weather alert until 9am on Friday, with people urged to keep warm and check in on family and friends who may be more vulnerable. As temperatures plunged…

Parts of England hit -9.5°C while temperatures rise to 10°C in Scotland The Metro says The south of England plunged to lows of -9°C last night – while Scotland somehow escaped the freezing temperatures. In a reverse of traditional weather patterns, the Scottish Highlands were a positively balmy 10.1°C. Heathrow Airport recorded its lowest overnight temperature since 2010, where the mercury plummeted to -8.4°C. Some flights due to leave the airport were cancelled due to freezing fog. Flights to Amsterdam, Barcelona and Miami were some of the 17 cancelled this morning. A British Airways spokesperson said: ‘Like other airlines, our…

UK weather: Met Office warns of travel delays as freezing fog hits – after temperatures drop to -6C The Sun says THE Met Office has today warned of travel delays as freezing fog hits for the second day. Temperatures dropped to -6C in parts of the UK overnight as the wintry weather continues. The cold snap crept in on Monday with conditions worsening in parts today. A yellow weather warning for fog has been issued across the west of England, the midlands and parts of Wales. Advice was issued to commuters to avoid travel if possible. The Met Office said:…

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Tuesday’s front pages are heavily dominated by Nadhim Zahawi’s tax affairs – for a third day in a row. An Afghan refugee convicted of murder in the UK and Boris Johnson in Ukraine make the front splashes. Nadhim Zahawi tax affairs The i says Rishi Sunak would not have backed his party chairman had he known about the penalty payment from HMRC – and that Mr Zahawi now “faces the sack.” The Guardian says Mr Zahawi’s allies hope the investigation by the ethics adviser will buy him some more time in the role. Whilst…

Zara Aleena killer wrongly assessed as medium risk Jordan McSweeney, 29 – the man who sexually assaulted and murdered law graduate Zara Aleena, had been wrongly assessed as “medium risk.” McSweeney, who had a history of violence, was free to attack Aleena after a series of mistakes were made by probation staff, a report has found. McSweeny attacked and killed Aleena in June 2022, just nine days after his release on licence from prison. He had been wrongly assessed as “medium risk” by staff who were under “mounting pressure” at the time, Chief Inspector of Probation Justin Russell found. “Immediate…

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Julian Sands family thank efforts to find missing actor as search enters 11th day The family of British actor Julian Sands have expressed their “heartfelt thanks” and praised the efforts of those searching for the missing actor – who has not been seen since he went hiking in southern California over a week ago. In a statement shared by the San Bernardino county sheriff’s office, the family thanked the authorities for their efforts to find the actor, aged 65. The search is now on its 11th day. Sands was reported missing on 13 January in the Baldy Bowl area of…

Pakistan acquits all policemen in killing of aspiring male model A court in Pakistan acquitted a retired senior police officer and 17 others, mostly still serving cops, in the 2018 killing of an aspiring model. Naqeeb Ullah, a 27-year-old aspiring male model, was killed under suspicious circumstances, in what police at the time said was a raid on a militant hideout in the port city of Karachi. His death drew nationwide condemnation from human rights activists and thousands protested across Pakistan. Rao Anwar was Karachi’s police chief at the time, and Anwar along with the others, they were arrested soon…

Leading New Zealand was ‘greatest privilege’, says Jacinda Ardern at final event New Zealand’s soon-to-be ex-Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said leading the country  was “the greatest privilege of my life.” Ardern leaves the role on Wednesday, less than a week after her shocking announcement she was quitting.  “I leave with a greater love and affection for Aotearoa New Zealand and its people than when I started,” Arden said at her final event as prime minister. “I didn’t think that was possible.” PM Jacinda Ardern was speaking at the annual birthday celebration for the Māori prophet Tahupōtiki Wiremu Rātana, founder…

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7 dead in second California mass shootings in days At least seven people have died following a second mass shooting in California on Monday – just two days after one of the state’s worst mass shootings, which claimed the lives of 11 people.  The newest attacks occurred at two separate locations in the coastal city of Half Moon Bay (about 30 miles south of San Francisco). The shooter was identified as 67-year-old Zhao Chunli, a local resident. The suspect on Monday was filmed by news cameras turning himself in about two hours after the attack. California mass shooting victims  The…

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