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What the papers say – January 18

What the papers say – January 18

What the papers say – January 18

18 January 2021

Vaccines opening up to five million more Britons is among the stories on Monday’s front pages.


First stage of Jeremy Corbyn’s legal battle with Labour goes to High Court

First stage of Jeremy Corbyn’s legal battle with Labour goes to High Court

First stage of Jeremy Corbyn’s legal battle with Labour goes to High Court

18 January 2021

Lawyers for the former opposition leader are applying for the disclosure of documents ahead of a possible legal challenge over his suspension.


Lord Darroch: UK-US trade deal in Biden’s first term would be ‘a stretch’

Lord Darroch: UK-US trade deal in Biden’s first term would be ‘a stretch’

Lord Darroch: UK-US trade deal in Biden’s first term would be ‘a stretch’

18 January 2021

He said there are two bigger deals the president could potentially do – an EU-US free trade deal and taking America into the transpacific partnership.


MPs condemn arrest of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny

MPs condemn arrest of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny

MPs condemn arrest of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny

18 January 2021

Mr Navalny was detained on arrival in Russia after spending five months in Germany recovering from nerve agent poisoning.


Coronavirus vaccines to be offered to over-70s as Government expands rollout

Coronavirus vaccines to be offered to over-70s as Government expands rollout

Coronavirus vaccines to be offered to over-70s as Government expands rollout

17 January 2021

It comes as a ban on quarantine-free travel into the UK entered into force at 4am in a bid to keep out new coronavirus strains.


Former judge tells cancer patient her life is ‘less valuable’ than others

Former judge tells cancer patient her life is ‘less valuable’ than others

Former judge tells cancer patient her life is ‘less valuable’ than others

17 January 2021

Lord Sumption made his comments while appearing as a guest on The Big Questions show on BBC One.


Monica Lennon joins Anas Sarwar in Scottish Labour leadership race

Monica Lennon joins Anas Sarwar in Scottish Labour leadership race

Monica Lennon joins Anas Sarwar in Scottish Labour leadership race

17 January 2021

The central Scotland MSP is vying to replace Mr Leonard who announced on Thursday he would step down from the role he has held since 2017.


The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

17 January 2021

The figure is likely to be lower than the true number of workers who have died.


Forecasters warn of flooding with heavy downpours to batter UK in coming week

Forecasters warn of flooding with heavy downpours to batter UK in coming week

Forecasters warn of flooding with heavy downpours to batter UK in coming week

17 January 2021

An amber rain warning has been issued by the Met Office from Tuesday to Wednesday covering areas across north-west England.


Over-70s and clinically vulnerable to be invited for Covid jabs from this week

Over-70s and clinically vulnerable to be invited for Covid jabs from this week

Over-70s and clinically vulnerable to be invited for Covid jabs from this week

17 January 2021

Matt Hancock said: “Now that more than half of all over-80s have had their jab, we can begin vaccinating the next most vulnerable groups.”


Gavin Williamson’s ‘incompetence’ has left children hungry – Labour

Gavin Williamson’s ‘incompetence’ has left children hungry – Labour

Gavin Williamson’s ‘incompetence’ has left children hungry – Labour

17 January 2021

It will use an opposition day debate to say eligible families should be guaranteed to receive the full value of free school meals throughout the year.


Union threatens strike action to stop return to ‘unsafe’ university campuses

Union threatens strike action to stop return to ‘unsafe’ university campuses

Union threatens strike action to stop return to ‘unsafe’ university campuses

17 January 2021

The University and College Union said moves to restart face-to-face teaching this academic year were ‘impractical’.


Artificial intelligence used in bid to improve coronavirus treatment

Artificial intelligence used in bid to improve coronavirus treatment

Artificial intelligence used in bid to improve coronavirus treatment

17 January 2021

NHSX has brought together 40,000-plus CT scans, MRIs and X-rays from more than 10,000 patients across the UK during the course of the pandemic.


NI hospital system under ‘huge pressure’ ahead of ICU peak

NI hospital system under ‘huge pressure’ ahead of ICU peak

NI hospital system under ‘huge pressure’ ahead of ICU peak

17 January 2021

The deaths of another 25 people with Covid-19 were confirmed on Sunday.


Up to a fifth of staff at some care homes decline Covid-19 vaccine, figures show

Up to a fifth of staff at some care homes decline Covid-19 vaccine, figures show

Up to a fifth of staff at some care homes decline Covid-19 vaccine, figures show

17 January 2021

The Prime Minister has called on everyone to get the jab when it is their turn, with care home residents and staff a priority in the vaccine rollout.


Brexit delays for fishing sector are ‘teething problems’, Raab says

Brexit delays for fishing sector are ‘teething problems’, Raab says

Brexit delays for fishing sector are ‘teething problems’, Raab says

17 January 2021

The Foreign Secretary claimed he is ‘not convinced’ the Brexit deal is jeopardising parts of the fishing industry amid export delays.


Ministers under pressure to extend £20 a week Universal Credit uplift

Ministers under pressure to extend £20 a week Universal Credit uplift

Ministers under pressure to extend £20 a week Universal Credit uplift

17 January 2021

Labour will use its opposition day debate in the Commons on Monday afternoon to force a vote on the plans.


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