The Sunday papers report heavily on the continued fallout from the latest scandal facing the UK government – two more Downing Street parties that took place during Covid restrictions.
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Wales moves to ease Covid restrictions by end of January
The Guardian says Covid restrictions in Wales such as a limit on the number of attending a sporting match may be lifted by the end of the month.
Man arrested over slaughter of British family in French Alps released and ruled out of investigation
The Independent says Man arrested over slaughter of British family in French Alps released and ruled out of investigation
No 10 ‘held 2 parties’ night before Queen sat alone at Philip’s funeral
The Independent says Downing Street staff attended two separate parties on the evening before Prince Philip’s funeral.
England cuts Covid self-isolation period to five days
The Metro says The self-isolation period for people who have tested positive for Covid-19 has been slashed.
Teacher, 23, murdered while jogging ‘in random attack’
The Metro says Tributes have flooded in for a young Irish primary school teacher who was brutally murdered while out jogging in the afternoon.
BREAKING: Queen strips Prince Andrew of HRH and military titles
Prince Andrew’s military titles and royal patronages have been returned to the Queen, Buckingham Palace has announced.
New TFL rules for London drivers 2022 with higher fines
TfL will be handing out fines of £160 for drivers caught breaking the rules on London’s “red route” roads.
Jonathan Van-Tam stepping down as deputy chief medical officer
The Independent says Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam, England’s deputy chief medical officer, is stepping down from his position, it has been announced.
Virginia Giuffre is not interested in purely financial settlement with Prince Andrew, lawyer says
The Independent says Virginia Giuffre is not interested in a “purely financial settlement” in her lawsuit against Prince Andrew, her lawyer has said.
Boris Johnson: Senior Tories urge PM to quit after party apology
BBC News says Boris Johnson is facing calls from senior Tories to stand down as prime minister after he admitted attending a drinks party during lockdown.
No 10 parties inquiry should have more independence, say former civil servants
The Guardian says An inquiry into Downing Street parties that could determine the fate of Boris Johnson’s premiership should be given greater independence from No 10.
Person arrested over unsolved massacre of British family in French Alps
The Independent says A suspect has been arrested in connection with the murders of three members of a British family and French cyclist in a gun attack ten years ago.
Boris Johnson’s ‘pathetic’ apology rejected as Susanna Reid, Gary Lineker and Piers Morgan lead savage reactions
The Metro says Prime Minister Boris Johnson has failed to win over the nation with his apology for attending a party during the lockdown.
UK ‘may be one of first out of pandemic’ thanks to high immunity, says professor
The Metro says The UK is the closest of any country in the northern hemisphere to be ‘exiting the Covid pandemic’, an expert has said.
No 10 staff told to ‘clean up’ phones amid lockdown party allegations, sources claim
The Independent says Downing Street staff were advised to “clean up” their phones by removing information that could suggest lockdown parties were held at No 10.
‘Humiliated’ Tories turn on Boris warning party scandal may be ‘unsurvivable’
The Metro says Tories have warned Boris Johnson’s position may be ‘utterly untenable’ in the wake of the new No 10 party allegations.
Downing Street party: PM to face MPs following revelations
BBC News says Boris Johnson is to face MPs later at Prime Minister’s Questions amid demands for him to say whether he attended a drinks event during lockdown.
Andrew Gosden’s family speak out after two men arrested over disappearance
The Guardian says Andrew Gosden went missing as a teenager 14 years ago, the family have spoken after the arrests of two men in connection.
UK Covid death toll has passed 175,000, says ONS
The Guardian says The UK’s main statistical body has reported more than 175,000 deaths involving Covid since the start of the pandemic.
Sinead O’Connor apologises for ‘lashing out’ after son’s death
The Independent says Sinead O’Connor has apologised for “lashing out” at the health services in Ireland following the death of her 17-year-old son.
Boris Johnson scrambles for plan to avert £600 energy bills hike after admitting families need ‘help’
The Independent says Boris Johnson has admitted he must do more to protect families from a £600 energy bill hike.
Lords watchdog assesses complaint against Michelle Mone over PPE firm
The Guardian says The House of Lords commissioners for standards are considering a complaint against the Conservative peer Michelle Mone.
Prince Andrew ‘settles £6,600,000 debt so he can sell ski chalet’
The Metro says Prince Andrew has reportedly settled the remaining debt on his £17 million Swiss ski chalet, potentially paving the way for its sale to raise money for his…
'100 invited' to Downing Street garden lockdown drinks
BBC News says as many as 100 people were invited to a “bring-your-own-booze” drinks event in the Downing Street garden during the first lockdown.
Met police officer faces nine more charges on top of 20 he already faced
The Metro says Metropolitan Police officer David Carrick, 47, has been charged with nine more offences, including six counts of rape.
UK records 141,472 more coronavirus cases and 97 deaths
The Guardian says over 140,000 more people have tested positive for coronavirus in the UK, amid reports that lateral flow tests will remain free.
Gove must spend ‘billions more’ to end building fire safety crisis
The Guardian says Michael Gove must spend billions more on ending the fire safety crisis in homes across England, campaigners will say on Monday.
No-fly zone to be enforced over Windsor Castle this month after security review
The Independent says a “no-fly zone” is to be enforced over Windsor Castle by the end of the month as part of a bid to enhance security at the royal…
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk
Many of Monday’s front pages prominently feature the government’s hopes that the UK is moving towards a new phase of the pandemic.
Queen's Platinum Jubilee: Celebration plans unveiled by Buckingham Palace
BBC News says Buckingham Palace has unveiled the full line-up of celebrations to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this year.
The Sunday Papers - 'Kate at 40' & 'learn to live with Covid'
A number of Sunday Papers say the public must learn to live with Covid as it is now a permanent feature of our lives. Newly released images of the Duchess…
The Colston Four walk free and divides Britain
Britain’s political and social divisions have been clearly reflected in the reaction to the verdict in the so-called Colston 4 trial.
Latest Welsh Government Covid review extends ban on sports fans at events
Wales Online says Sports fans will remain shut out from professional matches and events in Wales for at least another week as part of the Welsh Government’s Covid regulations.
Lotto Ireland winning ticket location revealed in life-changing record draw
Irish Mirror says Ireland’s record Lotto jackpot has been tantalisingly out of reach for months – and on Wednesday night it rolled over yet again.
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