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Elementor #579889January 17, 20241 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Metro – Fujitsu’s boss: We will pay up Metro says the boss of Fujitsu has indicated the firm will contribute to compensation for those affected by the Post Office IT scandal.Paul Patterson appeared before MPs on the Business and Trade Select Committee on Tuesday. The Metro quotes Mr Patterson admitting that Fujitsu helped the Post Office prosecute innocent people and that it now…

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Elementor #579883January 17, 20241 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Guardian – PM faces revolt on Rwanda plans as senior Tories quit The Guardian also focuses on the Tory party deputy chairmen quitting after they went against Rishi Sunak and backed amendments to the Rwanda bill.The rebellion is described as the “biggest revolt of [Mr Sunak’s] leadership” by the Guardian. The paper quotes Anderson telling GB News, on which he presents a show:…

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Elementor #579877January 17, 20241 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Express – PM’s last-ditch plea to rebels: Come together on Rwanda plan The Daily Express says the prime minister has made a last-minute plea to Tory rebels to “come together” to save the government’s Rwanda bill to deport migrants.The paper also reports that Tory rebels have been told the first flights to Rwanda might take off in the spring if they give…

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Elementor #579871January 17, 20241 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Mirror – Post Office scandal: About TimeThe Mirror has Fujitsu’s European boss apologising for the Post Office scandal during a grilling by MPs.The paper also reports that the daughter of murdered MP Sir David Amess is suing the Home Office and Essex Police for failing to stop his killer. Katie Amess, who’s launching a personal injury civil case, says lessons need…

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Elementor #579865January 17, 20241 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Sun – Little boy in Pudsey PJs left to starve to death in Britain The story of Bronson Battersby, a two-year-old boy who starved to death after dad Kenneth had a heart attack and died shortly after Boxing Day, leads the Sun. The paper says Bronson’s family have accused social services of missing chances to save him and quotes his mum, Sarah, saying:…

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Pakistan says children killed in Iranian strike On Tuesday, Pakistan reported the tragic death of two children and the injury of three others in strikes carried out by Iran, its neighbouring country. According to a news agency affiliated with Iran’s military, the strikes targeted two bases associated with the militant group Jaish al-Adl. However, Pakistan disputed this claim, denouncing it as an “illegal act” that could result in “serious consequences.” This incident marks the third…

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