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A new Report shows Brexit reset can save economy, has been published revealing that the UK’s economy could be boosted by 2.2 per cent just by more deeply aligning with the EU. Report shows how Starmer’s Brexit reset can save economic plan but only with EU goodwill. Report shows Brexit reset can save economy The report by Frontier Economics was commissioned by Best for Britain and is understood to reflect the UK government’s own estimates of what can be achieved with the Brexit reset talks which began officially last week. With Britain teetering on a recession, the boost could put Sir Keir…

A Labour MP warns Starmer he is crossing a red line with China embassy deal. The Backbencher raises concern over government’s attempts to improve relations with Beijing. Labour MP warns Starmer he is crossing a red line with China embassy deal East Renfrewshire MP Blair McDougall, a member of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, will join other MPs including former security minister Tom Tugendhat, former Tory leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith and shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick in a protest today against the proposed new building. Why is the Chinese embassy a security concern? Mr McDougall said: “We have to have red lines in our…

Firms cut jobs ahead of Labour tax changes The Times lead story highlights concerns over job cuts ahead of Labour’s planned tax changes. The paper uses the latest figures from two surveys which show firms have “cut jobs ahead of Labour tax change,” the paper adds.  The PM is pictured on the front splash after he missed his penalty during a Sunday league match.

Anger at Labour over deportation videos to appease Farage The front page of The Independent reports the PM is being accused of a sickening attempt to mimic Reform UK as he plans to release videos of raids on illegal migrants in an attempt to win over people planning to vote for Reform. Liverpool’s quadruple hopes have been ended by Plymouth who beat the Reds 1-0 sending the Premier League leaders out of the FA Cup.

Britain complicit with war crimes on arms exports, says ex-diplomat The Guardian features explosive claims from former Foreign Office diplomat Mark Smith, who alleges that UK arms export reports have been manipulated to ensure legal compliance. Smith argues that this allows Britain to turn a blind eye to potential war crimes committed by allied nations. The Foreign Office has denied the allegations. The front page reports that Israeli troops have withdrawn from a key Gaza zone.

Second Labour MP unmasked in vile Whatsapp group The Daily Mail reveals that another Labour MP, Oliver Ryan, was also part of the chat and has issued an apology for misogynistic and homophobic remarks. According to the paper, police are now assessing multiple complaints related to the messages. The paper’s editorial says the “vile messages” have shown “Labour’s nasty side.” Harry and Meghan are pictured on the front attending the opening of Invictus Games.

Gino’s vile Holly sex slurs THE SUN SAYS SCANDAL-HIT telly chef Gino D’Acampo made “vile” sexual remarks about Holly Willoughby to a horrified woman — but her complaints to ITV were ignored. She said there was no probe into her 2018 claims about “vulgar cretin” Gino.

Monday’s headlines are dominated by the controversy surrounding former Health Minister Andrew Gwynne, who has been dismissed over offensive messages sent in a WhatsApp group. A second Labour MP was also revealed to be sending “misogynistic and homophobic” messages to the same group.

Other domestic political stories also feature on the front pages with the rise of Nigel Farage’s party Reform UK, which reached 200,000 members over the weekend, leading several papers. The newspapers look at how both the Conservative Party and Labour Party are attempting to combat the rise of Reform.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is pictured on a handful of front pages – playing in his local Sunday league team.

The back pages – as well as some of the front – report on Liverpool’s shock loss in the FA Cup last night, as Plymouth Argyle won 1-0.

If follows two cases of accidental introductions Britain has a new snake species – should it be allowed to stay? All animals live in or seek a set of climate conditions they find tolerable. This “climate envelope” partially determines where animals are found, but the continued existence of many species now rests on the outcome of human-driven climate change. Rising temperatures are moving the available climate niches of many species into areas which were previously too cool. While their ranges shift poleward or to higher elevations, their habitat downslope or closer to the equator shrinks, as it becomes too hot…

Nick Lees dismissed signs of cancer as a mark from his golf bag Man who credits King for cancer diagnosis first to receive robotic microsurgery An avid golfer who dismissed signs of cancer as a mark from his golf bag has become the first patient in the UK to have robotic microsurgery. Nick Lees, 47, from Godalming in Surrey, eventually sought help after seeing news articles surrounding the King’s cancer diagnosis. He then discovered that he had a rare type of skin cancer “the size of two 50 pence pieces”. Medics needed to urgently remove the cancer. And to aid…

Toad closure: There are more than 200 patrols across the UK helping amphibians during the migration season Road to close for six weeks to allow toads to cross A road will close for six weeks to allow thousands of amphibians safe passage to their breeding grounds. Charlcombe Lane, near Bath, will be shut until 25 March as the Charlcombe Toad Rescue Group helps toads, frogs, and newts reach their ancestral breeding lake. Each night at dusk, volunteers in high-visibility jackets will patrol the half-mile stretch of road, equipped with torches and buckets. Their mission: to safely escort over 3,000 amphibians…

Stuart Machin says the government’s latest tax policies risk stifling growth M&S chief accuses government of raiding retail sector ‘like a piggy bank’ The chief executive of Marks & Spencer has accused the government of raiding the retail sector “like a piggy bank” with its latest tax policies as businesses face mounting financial pressures. Stuart Machin highlighted rising National Insurance Contributions (NICs) for businesses and new packaging levies as major burdens on the industry. He called on the government to stagger NIC changes over time and delay the introduction of the controversial packaging levy, warning that these measures risk stifling…

Labour accused of trying to outdo Farage with migrant deportation videos The government is publishing videos of raids of venues employing illegal workers as it prepares for the second reading of its Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill Labour accused of trying to outdo Farage with migrant deportation videos https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/labour-reform-farage-immigration-raid-video-b2694954.html

Keir Starmer is facing a new backlash from the trade unions after he was accused of imposing a new round of austerity again on fire and rescue. Starmer facing new trade union challenge over ‘Labour austerity’ Keir Starmer is facing a new backlash from the trade unions after he was accused of imposing a new round of austerity again on fire and rescue. Fire Brigades Union general secretary Steve Wright has claimed that the Labour government has imposed a real-terms cut to fire and rescue services across England. In a warning to the prime minister he said: “Austerity under a…

Tories demand PM widens investigation to councillors and Burnley MP Oliver Ryan, who was a member of the Whatsapp group, apologises for not speaking out against ‘completely acceptable’ comments Starmer facing calls to probe second Labour MP over Andrew Gwynne WhatsApp group row Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls to widen his party’s investigation into allegations of offensive messages on a WhatsApp group, which has already led to the sacking of former health minister Andrew Gwynne. It came as Burnley MP Oliver Ryan admitted to being a member of the Whatsapp group where Gwynne made the offensive comments and issued…

Why are Britain’s farmers protesting?  Thousands of farmers are expected to join a rally in Whitehall as they protest against the Labour government’s extension of inheritance tax to agricultural property. Industry leaders say the plan, put forward by chancellor Rachel Reeves during her first Budget last October, is “marching the UK into a food crisis”. Below, we look at why exactly the farmers are on strike. What are the changes to farm tax?Previously, farming businesses qualified for 100 per cent relief on inheritance tax on agricultural property and business property. But now the tax is being imposed on farms worth…

Calling all coffee and Oatly oat milk lovers – as the collaboration you never knew you needed until now, has arrived. Yes, our dairy-free prayers have been answered and we now have the incredible Vertuo limited edition Oatly Barista Edition pods available. Don’t have a Vertuo machine? Fear not as you might next week… but more on that later. Costing 79p per pod and much less than the bang average ‘coffee’ you’re buying every morning, Nespresso says: ‘when used with Oat drink, this coffee displays strong cereal and sweet aromatics, complemented by a smooth texture, low bitterness, and light body.’…

A woman has died after after her car crashed into a London bus in east London. The woman driving the car was rushed to hospital, but she died a short time later Emergency services were called to Lea Bridge Road in Hackney just before 7am today. The woman driving the car was rushed to hospital, but she died a short time later. The Metropolitan Police said: ‘Police were called at approximately 06:50 hrs on Saturday, 8 February to reports of a car in collision with a bus in Lea Bridge Road, near the junction of Clapton Road, E5. ‘Officers, London…

Health minister sacked over racists WhatsApp messages, after being caught. Andrew Gwynne allegedly sent racist, sexist messages in a WhatsApp group. The health minister Andrew Gwynne sacked over WhatsApp messages. Health minister sacked over WhatsApp messages The MP for Gorton and Denton was also suspended from the Labour Party after the Mail on Sunday reported, external the messages, which insulted constituents, fellow MPs and councillors. A government spokesperson said Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was “determined to uphold high standards of those in public office” and “will not hesitate to take action against any minister who fails to meet these standards”. Gwynne calls…

Former culture secretary warns Netflix revolution has made BBC licence fee unsustainable. Sir John Whittingdale was the last culture secretary to renegotiate the BBC charter including the licence fee but now believes it needs to find a new means of funding. Netflix revolution has made BBC licence fee unsustainable The former Tory minister said: “The broadcasting landscape has changed dramatically since the last BBC charter review with more and more people choosing to subscribe to streaming services. At the same time, the number refusing to pay a licence fee is growing each year putting increasing pressure on the BBC’s finances.…

Grenfell Tower set to be demolished facing uproar. Bereaved London families and survivors have previously said ‘no one’ supported plans to demolish the block. Grenfell Tower set to be demolished amid backlash from survivors. The government said on Friday that the tower, which was preserved after the horrific blaze ripped through the building and killed 72 people in June 2017, will be “carefully” taken down. Ministers had been met with fierce criticism from some bereaved families and survivors of the fire following a private meeting about its future earlier this week. Grenfell Tower set to be demolished Confirmation of the decision has…

The rising threat of synthetic opioids coming in a variety of forms the new synthetic opioids (NSOs) are one of the fastest-growing groups of new psychoactive substances around the world. The potency of both substances are broadly equivalent and making them roughly 50 times more potent than heroin, there target audience. The rising threat of synthetic opioids The Illicit drug use is damaging large parts of the world socially, politically and environmentally. Patterns of supply and demand are changing rapidly. New synthetic opioids (NSOs) are one of the fastest-growing groups of new psychoactive substances around the world. The EU Drugs…

Satellite internet service developed by Elon Musk makes major strides across Ireland, but is being met with protests in regard to Elon Musk’s political stance. Starlink, the first-of-its-kind satellite internet service developed by Trump ally and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, has been making significant inroads across Ireland. The growing technology offers high-speed connectivity using a satellite network, making it more easily accessible across areas like rural Ireland than the offerings of many mainstream competitors. This has led to increasing demand for the product in places like West Cork, Kerry, and the West of Ireland. Mr Musk shared a photo on…

Friday’s front pages report on the Bank of England’s bleak forecast for the UK economy sparked widespread concern, with growth now expected to be just 0.75% this year.

Rachel Reeves is under fire with some of the papers speculating on her future in the role of chancellor and the fears of stagflation – a combination of stagnant growth and rising inflation—are dominating the narrative.

While the interest rate cut to 4.5% offers some relief, the overall economic outlook remains challenging. The papers say the government faces tough choices including potential tax hikes or spending cuts, to stabilise the economy.

Elsewhere, there’s some showbiz news dominating tabloids, including reviews of the new BBC TV series Amandaland, an exclusive interview with the former girlfriend of Liam Payne and coverage of recent allegations made against a TV star.

The back pages are dominated by Liverpool’s 4-0 win over Spurs to book their place in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley.

Rachel Reeves has been dealt a further blow in her bid to fulfil Labour’s primary mission of reigniting economic growth, as a downgraded forecast overshadowed news of an interest rate cut. The Bank of England has halved its projections for growth this year because of the impact of the chancellor’s autumn Budget, and inflation is now expected to rise higher than previously estimated, to 3.7 per cent. The Bank also warned that more people will be out of work, as firms swallow higher taxes and an increase to the minimum wage. Ms Reeves, whose future as chancellor is being questioned…