Finland’s Sanna Marin has apologised for visiting a nightclub after coming into contact with COVID-19. Finland’s Prime Minister was criticised for her night out over the weekend after knowing another…
Day: 8 December 2021
Lewis Hamilton & Mercedes team ends deal with Grenfell firm
Hats off to Lewis Hamilton and the Mercedes Benz F1 team.
Same-Sex Marriage Just Got Legalized in Chile in Landslide Vote
VICE says Lawmakers voted 82 in favor and just 20 in opposition to legalizing same-sex marriage in the South American nation, considered one of Latin America’s most conservative countries.
Olaf Scholz voted in as Germany's new chancellor as Merkel bows out
Olaf Scholz has been voted in as Germany’s new chancellor. He has been described as being very similar to Angela Merkel and its the reason why he was elected so…
No 10 Christmas party: How the UK papers covered the latest scandal
Most of the front pages are leading with the footage of senior Downing Street staff joking about holding a Christmas party last December when much of the country was in…
The Guardian - ‘PM accused of lying, No 10 filmed joking about party’
The Guardian – ‘PM accused of lying, No 10 filmed joking about party’
Daily Mirror - ‘Another top tory broke Covid party rules’
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson broke COVID rules by holding a staff party just before Christmas last year, according to the Daily Mirror.
Daily Express - ‘We need a shot in the arm now’
Boris Johnson has piled pressure on the NHS to go “faster” in delivering millions of booster jabs, writes the Daily Express.
Metro - ‘No 10 party clowns’
Metro leads with the news that senior Downing Street staff have been caught on film laughing about holding a Christmas party.
The Sun - ‘Sorry … it’s the wrong kind of wind’
The Sun says energy chiefs have been criticised after blaming the Storm Arwen power-cut crisis on the wrong type of wind.
The Independent - ‘No 10 staff joked about holding Christmas party’
The Independent reports on the leaked footage of Downing Street staff joking about holding a banned Christmas party.
England skittled for just 147 by Australia in dramatic start to Ashes series
The Guardian says England skittled for just 147 by Australia in dramatic start to Ashes series.
Heartbreaking final text from dad who died of Covid after refusing vaccine
The Metro says a heartbroken sister has revealed the final text message her ‘fit and healthy’ brother sent before dying from Covid after refusing the vaccine.
This Morning viewers left gobsmacked as Phillip Schofield makes ‘savage’ dig at Matt Hancock
The Sun says THIS MORNING fans were in shock as host Phillip Schofield posed a surprise question to Matt Hancock.
'Are you there?' BBC Breakfast shames Javid with empty studio as he pulls out of interview
The Daily Express says SALLY NUGENT hit out at Sajid Javid on Wednesday morning after the Health Secretary dropped out of his interview with BBC Breakfast.
Skilyr Hicks dead: Former America's Got Talent contestant dies aged 23
The Daily Mirror says Skilyr Hicks, who had previously appeared on America’s Got Talent, has died at the age of 23.
Breaking: Bipin Rawat: Helicopter carrying India’s most senior general crashes in Tamil Nadu
The Independent says A military helicopter has crashed in southern India while carrying the country’s most senior general, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Bipin Rawat.
Storm Barra leaves thousands without power in Ireland
The Guardian says More than 56,000 homes and businesses in Ireland have been left without power after Storm Barra made landfall.
UK could reach 90,000 infections a day by Christmas, experts warn
The Independent says Covid cases could hit 90,000 a day by Christmas, experts have warned, as hospital admissions begin to increase even before the more transmissible omicron variant takes hold…
Gavin Williamson ‘threw party for staff while millions were under lockdown’
The Metro says Gavin Williamson ‘threw party for staff while millions were under lockdown’.
Boris Johnson accused of cover-up after aide revealed to have stepped in on Afghanistan animal rescue
The Sun says Boris Johnson accused of cover-up after aide revealed to have stepped in on Afghanistan animal rescue.
Sajid Javid suddenly CANCELS all planned appearances as No10 panic over leaked video
The Daily Express says SAJID JAVID has cancelled a series of media interviews this morning as No10 struggles to contain the backlash over a leaked video.
UK weather forecast: Storm Barra flood warning as rain, wind and ice cause chaos
The Daily Mirror says The UK is set to be battered for a second day by Storm Barra bringing strong winds, rain and ice for much of the country.
Russia set to limit EU reliance on Gazprom energy supplies
Russia set to limit Europe’s reliance on Gazprom energy supplies by order of the Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly ordered the government to outline detailed proposals for the state-run…
Adele bans unvaccinated fans from attending upcoming concerts
The Sun says ADELE has banned unvaccinated fans from attending her upcoming Las Vegas residency – ruling that even half vaccinated supporters can not attend.
Boris Johnson to encourage working from home over festive period to curb Omicron wave
The Daily Express says BORIS JOHNSON is set to urge people to work from home over the Christmas period under new plans drawn up by the Government as the heavily…
Tory Gavin Williamson hosted party as millions of Brits faced Christmas Covid ban misery
The Daily Mirror says As millions of children faced the misery of Christmas under strict Covid rules, ex-Education Secretary Gavin Williamson threw a party.
India banning crypto payments could mean jail for violations
India banning crypto payments could mean jail for violations. In one of the sternest moves against the cryptocurrency market especially Bitcoin. It is reported that over a 1/3 of all…
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk
Photos of the prime minister’s former press secretary, Allegra Stratton, laughing feature on many of Wednesday’s front pages – as the claims that Downing Street held a Christmas party during…
UAE cuts working week to 4.5 days to improve work-life balance and competitiveness
The UAE is cutting its working week to four-and-half days and moving its weekend from Friday-Saturday to Saturday-Sunday.
Chelsea to lose Antonio Rudiger in 2022 - Latest news
Chelsea to lose Antonio Rudiger in 2022 – Latest news -Chelsea FC are now resigned to losing centre-back Antonio Rüdiger on a free transfer in 2022, WTX Sport understands.
Downing Street party: No 10 staff joked about party amid lockdown restrictions
BBC News says A video obtained by ITV shows senior No 10 staff joking about holding a Christmas party – days after one was held there during lockdown.
Boris Johnson told to resign over Christmas party as damning video is leaked
The Metro says Boris Johnson has been told to resign after a video emerged appearing to show top Downing Street officials joking about a Christmas party they later denied occurred.
French police arrest man in connection with Jamal Khashoggi killing
The Guardian says French police have arrested a man on suspicion of being a former member of the Saudi royal guard accused of being involved in the murder of journalist…
Olaf Scholz to be sworn in as Germany’s next chancellor, replacing Angela Merkel
France24 says Olaf Scholz will become chancellor of Germany, turning the page on 16 years with Angela Merkel at the helm as a new centre-left-led coalition takes the wheel of…
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