The Independent says former Brexit minister Lord Frost has ruled himself out of returning to Downing Street over his opposition to the National Insurance hike.

The Metro says Nelly has taken aim at Queen of Pop Madonna after the Vogue hitmaker shared some more raunchy pics.

The Guardian says Dominic Cummings has said it is his “duty to get rid” of Boris Johnson as prime minister, describing it as “sort of like fixing the drains”.

The Independent says care home residents will be looking forward to reuniting with loved ones as the Government lifts restrictions on the number of visitors they can receive.

The Metro says Boris Johnson was set to cancel Christmas for a second year running over fears of the Omicron wave, reports say.

The Guardian says a sweeping new bill with powerful bipartisan support in the US Senate would establish an inquiry into the country’s Covid-19 response.

The Independent says Actress fired from drama company for complaining about Manhattan shutdown for NYPD funeral.

The Metro says a freedom convoy’ of anti-vaccine truckers which descended on the Canadian capital sparked fears for the Prime Minister’s safety.

The Guardian says two police officers have been shot dead while on a routine patrol in western Germany.

The Independent says Ryanair missed its targets in December after the spread of Omicron forced governments to reimpose restrictions on international travel.