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Daily Express reports that Cabinet ministers “rallied around” Boris Johnson on Wednesday night after he apologised for attending a Downing Street drinks party during lockdown.

Daily Mirror writes that Boris Johnson was “fighting for his political life” on Wednesday night as Tory MPs turned on him over “partygate”.

The Sun leads on the limited choices facing Prince Andrew after a US judge refused to throw out the civil sex case against him.

The Guardian says Marks & Spencer and Tesco enjoyed a strong Christmas trading period, partly as the rapid spread of Omicron prompted people to eat and drink more at home.

The Independent says Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam, England’s deputy chief medical officer, is stepping down from his position, it has been announced.

The Metro says President Joe Biden cast the annual inflation of 7% – the highest level the US has seen in 40 years.

France eases travel restrictions for UK travellers. The previously imposed strict COVID rules for arrivals from the United Kingdom have been relaxed from today. France has today eased strict COVID travel restrictions for arrivals from the United Kingdom. It means vaccinated travellers will no longer be required to self-isolate upon arrival as France eases travel for UK residents. Follow WTX News EU for the latest news from the travel ban in France. TRAVEL NEWS – LIVE: FRANCE EXPECTED TO LIFT UK TRAVEL BAN AS POLITICIAN HINTS AT EASING OF RESTRICTIONS https://twitter.com/wtxnewseu/status/1481310165437763591 France eases travel restrictions for UK travellers Prime Minister…

A well-known musicians wrongful arrest – returned to his home country of Kyrgyzstan on Monday after authorities in neighbouring Kazakhstan wrongly accused him of taking part in last week’s anti-government protests that roiled the ex-Soviet nation. But for jazz pianist Vikram Ruzakhunov’s colleagues and activists, his release only highlights the plight of dozens of lesser-known Kyrgyz nationals detained in Kazakhstan as the country’s leadership attempts to pin the blame for the unrest on outside actors. “We’re delighted that he returned home, but it’s only the beginning,” popular Kyrgyz singer Kairat Primberdiyev, who along with another famous singer Yulia Rutskaya organized rallies…

The Guardian says The House select committee investigating the Capitol attack formally asked the Republican House minority leader.

The Independent says Virginia Giuffre is not interested in a “purely financial settlement” in her lawsuit against Prince Andrew, her lawyer has said.