The Metro says a minister has stepped in to defend the prime minister from allegations he broke strict lockdown rules – by claiming he was ‘ambushed with a cake’.

The Guardian says More passengers took Wizz Air flights over the Christmas period despite the rise of the Omicron variant.

The Independent says 7 Bangladeshi migrants have died of hypothermia after crossing the Mediterranean on a boat from Libya towards the Italian island of Lampedusa

The Metro says soaring Covid-19 cases have prompted lawmakers in Spain to tighten restrictions on gatherings and social distancing at some of the country’s top tourist destinations.

The Guardian says Scottish office workers will be allowed to return to their desks from Monday 31 January after Nicola Sturgeon lifted strict guidance.

The Independent says Irish citizens are being advised to avoid non-essential travel to Ukraine it was announced.

The Metro says An NHS doctor who helped deliver a baby on a plane to India said the birth was ‘an amazing experience’.

The Metro says Sir Elton John has been forced to cancel tour shows this week after testing positive for Covid.

The Guardian says A SpaceX rocket is on a collision course with the moon after spending almost seven years hurtling through space, experts say.

The Independent says Cabinet minister Jacob-Rees Mogg has claimed there would have to be a general election if Boris Johnson was ousted by his party.