Daily Mail says the settlement signed by Prince Andrew’s accuser has been unsealed, and the Duke hopes it’ll clear his name and end with the lawsuit against him being dropped.
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The Guardian says a US judge is to hear arguments by Prince Andrew’s legal representatives to have the sexual assault civil lawsuit brought against him dismissed.
The i says Prince Andrew must provide evidence that he was at Pizza Express on the evening that he is alleged to have sexually assaulted Virginia Giuffre in Ghislaine Maxwell’s London home.
Millions of families face “seismic” energy bill rises this year, with experts predicting the average annual bill of £1,277 reports the Metro.
The Independent leads with details of a settlement between Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre that Prince Andrew’s lawyers believe will stop him from facing a sex abuse trial.
Italian lawmakers will elect the country’s next president on January 24 with Sergio Berlusconi and current prime minister Mario Draghi among the top contenders. Even if their functions are in theory essentially honorary, the President of the Italian Republic has a key role in the event of a government crisis. It was in this context that the outgoing president, Sergio Mattarella, turned to Draghi, the former head of the European Central Bank, in February to succeed Giuseppe Conte as prime minister after the latter lost his majority in parliament. Follow Wtxnews EU on Twitter for the latest and live news…
Multiple NHS trusts across England have declared “critical incidents” amid soaring staff absences due to COVID-19, reports The Guardian.
The Sun reports on Prince Andrew, calling Tuesday: Andrew’s “D-Day”.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has vowed that sticking to his plan is the way out of the COVID-19 pandemic, writes the Daily Express.
The Daily Mirror leads with details of a settlement between Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre.
The Scotsman says Tracey Horton and Rob Beaton have already installed glamping huts at Culdees Castle, near Crieff, Perthshire.
Wales Online says The latest seven-day infection rate across Wales has risen to its highest figure at any stage of the pandemic.
Belfast Telegraph says The victim of a horrific daytime stabbing in Downpatrick has been named locally as Aidan Mann.
Irish Mirror says the three Coalition party leaders are set to meet on Tuesday to discuss key changes to some of Ireland’s public health measures.
Daily Post says Welsh Government has clarified the guidance over Covid self-isolation after conflicting advice was published online.
Covid Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon to update recalled Scottish Parliament as daily cases reach record high at 20,217.
The Guardian says Prof Neil Ferguson, the scientist who helped shape Britain’s coronavirus lockdown strategy, says he is “cautiously optimistic” that Omicron infections have plateaued in London.
The Metro says Tristan Thompson issues grovelling apology to Khloe Kardashian after paternity test confirms he fathered child with Maralee Nichols
The Guardian says More than 1 million people in the US were diagnosed with Covid-19 on Monday, setting a new global daily record.
The Independent says Sir Keir Starmer has come out in support of Tony Blair after a petition to strip the former Labour prime minister of his knighthood surpassed 500,000 signatures.
The Metro says Boris Johnson has been forced to deny bending Covid-19 rules again over claims he dodged self-isolation.
The Guardian says Feminist campaigners in France are calling for tougher government action to combat violence against women and girls.
The Metro says The mayor of London is reportedly planning to end the prosecution of young people caught with cannabis by decriminalising certain drugs in the capital.
The Independent says A Ryanair flight from Manchester had to make an emergency landing in France after a fire reportedly broke out on board.
The Metro says The UK has recorded nearly 160,000 new Covid-19 cases, as Omicron continues to spread rapidly across the country.