The i – ‘UK attempts Dunkirk by Whatsapp’ as govt tries to rescue more
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The i – ‘UK attempts Dunkirk by Whatsapp’ as govt tries to rescue more
The i says the UK is attempting “Dunkirk by WhatsApp”, as the government tries to rescue more Afghans who fear for their lives under the Taliban because they helped Western forces. The paper reports that the defence secretary has promised eligible Afghans who have been left behind that his staff will call them to help them escape – saying people can still email or send WhatsApp messages despite the Taliban takeover.
Today's Headlines
The i – Gaza plunges into new aid crisis
Front page summary The i – Gaza plunges into new aid crisis The i reports charities have said Gaza has been plunged into a new humanitarian crisis after seven aid workers were killed in an Israeli airstrike. It comes as more and more charities halt aid over safety fears for staff following the strike. As the threat of famine draws ever nearer, some Gazans have resorted to eating animal feed to survive, they say. Elsewhere,
The I – UK demands answers after Israeli strike kills seven aid workers
Front page summary The I – UK demands answers after Israeli strike kills seven aid workers The i reports that the UK is demanding answers after an Israeli airstrike killed seven aid workers – including three Britons. UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron’s call on Israel to “urgently explain” the circumstances of the fatal strike. Elsewhere, the front page also reports on cricketer Ben Stokes. The i – Economy will not be enough to save Sunak,
The i – Economy will not be enough to save Sunak, Tories warned
Front page summary The i – Economy will not be enough to save Sunak, Tories warned The i reports, citing Tory insiders, that an economic upturn will not be enough to save Rishi Sunak from defeat in the polls. The newspaper quotes one government insider as saying that using the economy as a campaign tool is “not working” among local voters. Elsewhere, the front page reports that Tehran has vowed a harsh response to the
The i – Sunak’s small boats plan at risk from Home Office indecision
Front page summary The i – Sunak’s small boats plan at risk from Home Office indecision The prime minister’s plan to stop small boats crossing the channel is “at risk” from Home Office dithering, according to i. Sources tell the paper plans have stalled because ministers – including Home Secretary James Cleverly – cannot decide how parts of the Illegal Migration Bill should be implemented. Elsewhere, the paper says No 10 refused to rule out
The i – Hunt expected to bolster Red Sea military power in Budget defence spending boost
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is expected to bolster funding for the UK’s military in the upcoming budget, according to i.
The i newspaper – Cameron didn’t clear two-state solution speech with No 10
Elementor #583275 January 31, 20241 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The i newspaper – Cameron didn’t clear two-state solution speech with No 10 Foreign Secretary David Cameron did not clear his speech where he commented on a two-state solution to the issues facing Israel and the Palestinians with Number 10, according to i. The paper says Lord Cameron has been criticised by several Conservative MPs after he suggested the UK would
