Prime Minister Boris Johnson has "categorically" denied he was warned a drinks party in the No 10 garden risked breaking lockdown rules.
‘Sensational’ Emma Raducanu beats Sloane Stephens in Australian Open debut
Tennis superstar Emma Raducanu beat American Sloane Stephens in three sets for a spot in the Australian Open second round.
Dominic Raab says PM caught lying to Parliament should resign
A prime minister who has been found deliberately lying to Parliament would “normally” resign according to Dominic Raab.
Roberta Metsola president speaks after European Parliament election win
The European Parliament's newly elected leader is Roberta Metsola president of the European Parliament, is to replace David Sassoli.
Pay rises wiped out by surging inflation and set to climb further – ONS
Pay rises wiped out by surging inflation: Wage rises were wiped out by the rising inflation late last year, according to official figures.
Daily Express – PM sort out energy bill crisis
Daily Express - PM sort out energy bill crisis
The Sun – Prince Andrew’s 6-in-bed
The Sun's front page carries a mock-up of Prince Andrew's bed after recent claims the prince sleeps with teddy bears.
Daily Mirror – PM gave go-ahead for No 10 party
The Daily Mirror quotes Dominic Cummings, Boris Johnson’s former chief aide, saying the Prime Minister “waved aside” objections to the No 10 part
The Independent – Navy policing of Channel boats will ‘aid traffickers’
The Independent reports on the PM’s ‘rushed’ plans for the Navy to police migrant channel boats.
Metro – ‘I’ll swear PM lied to the house’
Dominic Cummings insists the PM lied about what he knew about a party in the garden of No 10.
The Guardian – Cummings accuses PM of lying over No 10 party
The Guardian quotes ex-aide Dominic Cummings who has accused Boris Johnson of lying.
Tonga: Leaked New Zealand military photographs reveal scale of devastation from volcano
The Independent says Tonga's outer islands suffered extensive damage with an entire village destroyed and several buildings missing.
US airline chiefs warn that 5G could cause ‘catastrophic’ disruption
The Independent says Less than 36 hours before Verizon and AT&T are set to deploy new 5G services, the top executives of major passenger and cargo carriers in the nation warned against an impending “catastrophic” aviation crisis.
‘Operation Rinka’: rebel Tories raise pressure on Boris Johnson to resign
The Guardian says Rebel Tories are upping pressure on Boris Johnson to quit over the Downing Street parties scandal.
New York and other north-eastern US states see a rapid fall in Covid cases
The Guardian says New York City and some north-eastern US states appear to be seeing rapid decreases in their numbers of Covid-19 cases.
Andy Murray through to Australian Open second round after impressive Nikoloz Basilashvili win
The Metro says Andy Murray is through to the second round of the Australian Open after beating world No.23 Nikoloz Basilashvili 6-1, 3-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-4.
UK sending weapons to Ukraine as fears of Russian war grow
The Metro says Britain is providing ‘self-defence’ weapons to Ukraine as the world holds its breath over a looming Russian invasion.
120-year-old crocodile found under classroom goes on display
The Metro says a 120-year-old saltwater crocodile unearthed in 2019 has gone on display at the Welsh school where it was discovered.
Four-day working week pilot launched in UK
The Metro says a six-month trial period of a four-day working week has today been launched across the UK.
Funeral of Ashling Murphy to take place today
The Independent says The funeral of Ashling Murphy a primary school teacher murdered while out for a run, will take place later today in Co Offaly.
Nicola Sturgeon to reveal if coronavirus restrictions will be relaxed further
The Independent says Nicola Sturgeon will later reveal if coronavirus restrictions in Scotland are set to be relaxed further.
Missing teenager Marnie Clayton found as man arrested
The Guardian says a woman who went missing after last being seen in a Windsor nightclub has been found “safe and well”, police have said.
Trans activists will not be charged over picture of JK Rowling’s home
The Guardian says Police will take no action against trans rights activists who posted a photograph of JK Rowling’s home online.
Boris Johnson ‘gave go ahead for Downing Street party in May 2020’, says ex aide
The Daily Mirror: Boris Johnson “waved aside” objections and let the No10 party in May 2020 go ahead, his ex-aide claims.
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk
Many of Tuesday’s front pages lead with the latest comments from ex-PM aide Dominic Cummings.
Crime bill: Lords defeats for government’s protest clamp-down plans
BBC News says The government has suffered a series of defeats in the House of Lords over its plans to clamp down on protests.
‘I’m one of the nicer showrunners’: Joss Whedon denies misconduct allegations
The Guardian says Joss Whedon, director of films including The Avengers, has responded to multiple allegations of misconduct.
‘Light at the end of the tunnel’ in fight against Covid in UK, says World Health Organisation
The Independent says The Covid pandemic may be coming to an end in the UK, a leading expert has suggested.
Three killed and six wounded in Abu Dhabi suspected drone attack
The Metro says Three people have been killed and six others wounded in suspected drone attacks in Abu Dhabi.
Philippine COVID deaths may be double the current number
Aljazeera says Deaths in the Philippines due to the COVID-19 pandemic may be double the health department’s official numbers.
The Omicron surge hasn’t peaked in US, and ‘the next few weeks will be tough’
CNN says the Omicron surge hasn't peaked nationwide, and 'the next few weeks will be tough,' US surgeon general says
Australian Open: Why Emma Raducanu needs time and patience
BBC Sport says Emma Raducanu's ascent to superstardom has been so swift, sharp and stunning that the story would be dismissed as fantasy.
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