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Chancellor Rachel Reeves continues to face pressure despite the pound and the UK government borrowing costs showing signs of stabilising after a turbulent few days.

A man has been cleared of manslaughter after his partner’s suicide. Ryan Wellings was cleared of manslaughter but found guilty of assault and prolonged domestic violence.

British people who own homes in Spain (but don’t live there) could soon be facing taxes of up to 100% as part of plans being proposed in Spain to help tackle the country’s housing shortage.

Mostly dry, though rather cloudy. Patchy drizzle England and Wales. Early fog becoming mainly confined to hills. Sunniest across eastern Scotland and northeast England, with morning brightness in the far south and northwest. Generally milder, though breezy in the north. Tonight: Remaining rather cloudy for many with patchy drizzle. The best cloud breaks developing across eastern Scotland, northeast England and Cornwall, where patchy fog and frost forming. Breezy in the north. Source: Met Office

The back page of the Daily Mirror leads with Everton’s new boss, David Moyes. Arne Slot has said Nottingham Forest are buying their way to success. British tennis star Jacob Fearnley beat an ailing Nick Kyrgios on the home favourite’s long-awaited comeback at the Australian Open.

The back page of The Sun leads on Tyson Fury’s announcement he is to retire from boxing – although the paper questions if he’s serious. David Moyes has become the new Everton manager, Nuno and Arne exchange words ahead of kick off and Cloughie would be proud of Notts Forest performance this season.

The back page of the Daily Telegraph leads with reports Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has separated from his wife. Elsewhere, Andy Murray is pictured celebrating Djokovic’s win – the former Scottish tennis star is now coaching his former rival.

The back page of the Daily Mail reports Manchester City player Kyle Walker held a farewell party as he lines up a move to Italy. A picture of Andy Murray celebrating – as Novak Djokovic wins.

Sir Keir Starmer has declined to confirm that Rachel Reeves will be Chancellor at the next general election. The Prime Minister was asked about Reeves’ role following a speech in London on artificial intelligence (AI) and insisted he was “completely confident” in her. Continue Reading …

EU yards carry out crucial repairs for Russian Arctic gas tanker fleet European shipyards have been providing essential maintenance to Russian ice-class tankers, enabling the continued transport of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia’s Yamal plant in the Arctic, despite stringent Western sanctions targeting Russia’s energy sector.

The front page of The Guardian reports that “ruthless” public spending cuts may be implemented as the government seeks significant savings. Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones is expected to address potential “sweeping changes to public services” in an upcoming speech. A report on the front suggests there are risks of a rise in unwanted pregnancies as women are ditching the pill in favour of fertility-tracking apps. Elsewhere, the cost of cleaning up toxic forever chemical pollution could reach more than £1.6tn across the UK and Europe over a 20-year period, an annual bill of £84bn, research has found. The front…

Metro’s lead story reports Ryan Wellings has been labelled an ‘innocent monster’ after being convicted of prolonged domestic abuse but acquitted of manslaughter. His partner, Kiena Dawes, left a note before her death, blaming Wellings. Innocent Monster Outside court, mum Angela Dawes said: ‘Justice has not been done. It breaks my heart that her beautiful baby girl doesn’t have her mummy because of that monster.’ Described by prosecutor Paul Greaney KC as an ‘entitled, aggressive bully’ and by Kiena’s friends as a ‘horrible little bastard’ with a jealous streak, he did not like being answered back – which ‘triggers his…