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The Independent leads with the PM announcing an independent inquiry into the government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been served with court judgement over an unpaid debt, according to reports. The paper covers the news of plans to introduce voter ID that could freeze out more than 2 million voters. Also featured is news on the Israel-Gaza violence, as the death toll rises. UK COVID-19: PM announces independent inquiry The Prime Minister’s announcement that an independent statutory inquiry into the handling of the pandemic will be launched. The inquiry will begin in Spring 2022…

Guardian Brief The Guardian newspaper leads with more than 2m voters could miss out under a new UK bill that would mean photo ID will be required to be able to vote. An inquest into the Ballymurphy shooting finds the 10 people killed in Belfast were innocent civilians. The paper covers the 2021 Brit awards, which saw Little Mix become the first all-woman winner of the British group. Man City’s Premier League win is featured on the front page after Manchester United lose at Leicester. The paper reports more care home residents died of Covid in the second wave than…

News Briefing – Diana betrayed, BBC covered up Martin Bashir lies An investigation into the famous Martin Bashir interview with Princess Diana has published its findings.  The inquiry into the 1995 interview has found the BBC covered up the “deceitful” tactics journalist Bashir used to secure an interview with the late Princess of Wales.   Lord Dyson, who led the inquiry, said the BBC “fell short of the high standards of integrity and transparency which are its hallmark.”  The BBC acknowledged the findings of the inquiry and said it showed “clear failings” and: “We are very sorry for this.”  The report says…

Paid-for Google Ad for Red Light Therapy, seen on 15 January 2021 – ONLINE PPC A website post and a paid-for Google ad promoting red light therapy were both banned for discouraging essential treatment for which medical supervision should be sought. This is an example of how advertisers and agencies try to circumvent the advertising guidelines; if no one complains they can get away with it. The website www.red-light-therapy.co.uk included a page with the heading “Red Light Therapy – Harness The Natural Power Of Light”. Under the sub-heading “PAIN RELIEF”, the text states “Reduces the inflammation and discomfort of a…

US probes Capitol attack  The US House of Representatives has approved the creation of an independent commission. The commission will be similar to the one that investigated the 2001 al-Qaida terrorist attacks in the United States.  The new commission will investigate the insurrection at the US Capitol on January 6, where an armed Donald Trump-supporting mob stormed the building in an attempt to overturn President Joe Biden’s election win.  The Democratic-controlled House, joined by 35 Republicans voted in favour to create the commission. 

UAE 100% foreign ownership  The UAE will allow 100% foreign ownership, without an Emirati shareholder from June “The amended Commercial Companies Law aims at boosting the country’s competitive edge and is a part of UAE government efforts to facilitate doing business,” said Minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq Al-Marri. Read the full story on Arab News

News Briefing – UK railway ‘shake up’ – season ticket changes The government announces the biggest ‘shake up’ to the UK’s railways since it was privatised in the mid-1990s. The changes will include the creation of a new state-owned body, Great British Railways (GBR) that will set timetables and prices, manage infrastructure and sell tickets in England.  The changes will make travel smoother and better the rail service. Changes to the way you purchase and season tickets are the top priority.  Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said he can not guarantee the new changes will not lead to train fares in…

Harry Kane wants to leave Spurs at the end of the year. In an interview with Gary Neville, he has expressed his desire to chase more trophies. Tottenham’s Harry Kane appears to bid farewell to a club and fans who aren’t ready for life without him Tottenham fell to a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa in their final home game of the season. He now seeks fair treatment form Daniel Levy not to block his departure. ………

“Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results.” Willie Nelson Musician

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://youtu.be/cyCl2GRs5Sk LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 13:13 Harry Kane wants to leave Spurs at the end of the year 08:20 “Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results” 07:30 Daily News Briefing: Bashir conned Diana – Colombia 4 weeks of protests – Netanyahu dismisses Biden 03:01 The PM’s nurse has quit NHS job COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases: 165,575,058Deaths: 3,432,001Recovered: 144,624,673view by country UK Deontay Wilder: GoFundMe page set up in effort to pay step-aside fee and save Anthony Joshua vs Tyson…

The Metro’s lead story is on the nurse who quite NHS. She is credited with saving the PM’s life when he had Covid-19 and was in intensive care. The nurse has quit the NHS and criticised the government’s handling of the pandemic and staff pay. “We’re not getting the respect and now pay that we deserve” the paper quotes her as saying.

The i reports the PM could face a Commons “backlash” if the government tries to bring in localised restrictions to curb the spread of the Indian Covid variant. The PM is said to be facing a “revolt” from his own MPs who are threatening to join Labour amid fears that another lockdown “would be devastating for businesses,” according to the paper.

The Daily Mail’s front page says “contradictory messages” about the traffic light system for trips abroad have sparked “mass confusion” and left travel bosses “begging for clarity”. The paper also claims on one of the Queen’s new puppies has died – in what the paper says will bring “fresh heartache” for the monarch.

The Daily Telegraph says the government’s foreign holiday guidance is “chaos” as a health minister says it’s too dangerous for people to travel abroad – despite the travel ban being lifted on Monday. The paper says the comments attracted criticism from Tory backbenchers and travel bosses.

France24 says Israel and armed Palestinian groups in Gaza exchanged fire overnight into the early hours of Wednesday, as France proposed a ceasefire to stem more than a week of bloodshed. Warplanes continued to hit Gaza city in the hours before dawn, flying low and keeping many people awake, an AFP correspondent there said. Read on Israeli-Palestinian conflict rages on as France pushes ceasefire resolution at UN

The Independent says a report into the unsolved murder of Daniel Morgan has been delayed again due to a Home Office review, prompting anger from his family. Mr Morgan was killed with an axe in the car park of the Golden Lion pub in Sydenham, southeast London on 10 March 1987. Anger as Priti Patel intervenes to delay long-awaited report on private detective’s murder Read on

BBC News says a nurse who cared for Boris Johnson when he had Covid-19 has quit the NHS and criticised the government’s handling of the pandemic and nurses’ pay. Jenny McGee said she was “taking a step back” from the NHS after her “toughest year” in the job, but hoped to return. Read on

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Probe into Trump Organization now a criminal inquiry  New York’s investigation into the Trump Organization has widened to include a look at potential criminal wrongdoing, according to the New York state attorney general’s office.  The office was already investigating the former president’s company in a civil matter with New York Attorney General Letitia James focusing on whether the company improperly valued its assets for loan and tax reasons.  But now the state’s investigation has entered “a criminal capacity,” a spokesman told NPR late on Tuesday.  KEY POINTS:  Trump Organization probe now a criminal inquiry Unclear if Donald Trump is part…