The Metro says Boris Johnson’s leadership has been plunged into further turmoil as the number of aides to resign in less than 24 hours grew to five.
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The Independent says The Northern Ireland Executive has formally been shorn of governing powers after DUP First Minister Paul Givan quit the administration.
The Guardian says The Conservatives have held on to the seat of Southend West after a byelection triggered by the killing of Sir David Amess.
The Independent says The top Downing Street aide behind the “bring your own booze” email is to step down from his role.
The Metro says Rishi Sunak has heaped pressure on Boris Johnson to apologise for aiming a discredited slur at the Labour leader.
BBC News says Four senior aides to Boris Johnson have resigned from Downing Street within hours of each other amid growing pressure on the prime minister.
The Guardian says Rishi Sunak has warned households suffering from Britain’s worsening cost of living crisis to brace themselves for further increases in energy costs later this year.
Euronews says The Northern Irish Minister of Agriculture ordered his services to stop post-Brexit controls on foodstuffs at midnight.
The Guardian says The US decision to deploy more than 3,000 US troops in Germany, Poland and Romania is a “destructive step” .
The Independent says Russia has said it will hold diplomatic talks with anyone – even the “utterly confused”.
The Guardian says the Treasury is scrambling to complete 11th-hour plans capable of softening a national cost of living crisis.
Sky News says Downing Street has refused to comment on new reports that reveal details of lockdown parties Boris Johnson is alleged to have attended.
The Metro says The average British family faces paying more than £1million in tax over the course of their lifetime, new research suggests.
The Guardian says Boris Johnson attended a prosecco-fuelled leaving do for a No 10 aide during the strict post-Christmas lockdown.
BBC News says levelling up plans to fulfil Boris Johnson’s vow to fix neglected parts of the UK have been announced by the government.
Liz Truss tests positive after a commons debate. The British foreign secretary announced on Twitter that she has tested positive for Covid.
The Independent says New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is facing a slump in approval ratings, amid criticism of her government’s strict Covid-19 response.
The Guardian says Ukraine will be responsible for its own destruction if it undermines existing peace agreements, a senior Russian diplomat has warned.
The Guardian says Liz Truss vows ‘nowhere to hide’ for Putin allies if Ukraine invaded
BBC News says an updated report on lockdown parties in No 10 will be published by Sue Gray once police finish their inquiries, Downing Street has said.
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Sue Gray report – PM won’t commit to publishing full report
The Commons is heating up as the leader of the SNP has been kicked out and breaking news as the Met Police confirm over 300 pictures were handed over to them.
BBC says Former Prime Minister Theresa May says the Covid regulations imposed restrictions on the freedoms of public.
