The Independent – ‘Jab chief warning over selling vaccine centre’
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The Independent – ‘Jab chief warning over selling vaccine centre’
The Independent leads with a warning from jab chief prof Adrian Hill who says selling off the UK’s vaccine manufacturing plant would leave the UK vulnerable. The paper leads with a picture of Lewis Hamilton who won the Saudi Arabian GP.
Today's Headlines
UK should take back Isis members in Syria, Trump’s terror chief says
UK should take back Isis members in Syria, Trump’s terror chief says The UK should take back British members of Isis being held in Syrian prison camps, Donald Trump’s incoming counter-terrorism chief has said, indicating that a failure to do so could damage the special relationship. Sebastian Gorka said any nation which wishes to be seen as a “serious ally” of the US should commit to the international fight against the extremist group by repatriating
Tories lose vote on grooming gangs inquiry as Starmer hints at U-turn
Tories lose vote on grooming gangs inquiry as Starmer hints at U-turn A Conservative Party amendment calling for a national inquiry on grooming gangs has been rejected in the Commons. The amendment to Labour’s flagship Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill received 111 Ayes and 364 Noes, majority 253. Mrs Badenoch’s amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill called for ministers “to develop new legislative proposals for children’s wellbeing including establishing a national statutory inquiry
Weather UK live: Snow and ice warnings across country as cold snap could see temperatures hit -20C
Weather UK live: Snow and ice warnings across country as cold snap could see temperatures hit -20C Three fresh weather warnings for ice have been issued by the Met Office as an icy blast continues to sweep the UK. Two of the ice warnings will cover most of England’s east coast, Wales, the Midlands northwest England, and Northern Ireland until 10am on Friday. “Scattered wintry showers on Thursday evening will slowly fade overnight, leading to
London braced for snow as yellow weather warning extended after icy -5.5C night: live
London braced for snow as yellow weather warning extended after icy -5.5C night: live A blanket of up to 10cm of snow could fall across the south of England on Wednesday, with snow and ice warnings issued across the UK after temperatures plummeted to -5.5C overnight. Four yellow weather warnings are in place as a cold snap continues to grip the UK, prompting mass school closures and travel disruption. A yellow snow warning, in place
Investigation launched into Met’s handling of sexual assault allegations made against Mohamed al-Fayed
Investigation launched into Met’s handling of sexual assault allegations made against Mohamed al-Fayed An investigation has been launched into the Metropolitan Police’s handing of sexual assault allegations made against former Harrods boss Mohamed al-Fayed. Two complaints from victim-survivors raising concerns about the force’s handling of allegations they made against al-Fayed will be investigated by the Met itself under the direction of the independent policing watchdog. The Independent understands the allegations, which the victim-survivors each reported
Badenoch urged to sack Jenrick for saying ‘immigrants with alien cultures have medieval attitudes to women’
Badenoch urged to sack Jenrick for saying ‘immigrants with alien cultures have medieval attitudes to women’ Robert Jenrick stood by his claim that Britain has failed at integrating immigrants from some countries, pointing to the grooming gangs scandal as apparent evidence Badenoch urged to sack Jenrick for saying ‘immigrants with alien cultures have medieval attitudes to women’ https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/jenrick-grooming-gangs-badenoch-immigration-b2675049.html
