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What the papers say – January 30

What the papers say – January 30

What the papers say – January 30

30 January 2024

A variety of stories feature on the nation’s front pages.


Cameron aims to stop Middle East conflict from ‘spilling over’ during new visit

Cameron aims to stop Middle East conflict from ‘spilling over’ during new visit

Cameron aims to stop Middle East conflict from ‘spilling over’ during new visit

29 January 2024

Starting in Oman, the Tory peer will call for stability over Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and an immediate pause in the Israel-Hamas war.


Comedian Fern Brady among winners at Caffe Nero’s inaugural book awards

Comedian Fern Brady among winners at Caffe Nero’s inaugural book awards

Comedian Fern Brady among winners at Caffe Nero’s inaugural book awards

29 January 2024

One of four category winners will be awarded the book of the year award and receive £30,000.


People with ‘close connections’ to the UK to be prioritised for social housing

People with ‘close connections’ to the UK to be prioritised for social housing

People with ‘close connections’ to the UK to be prioritised for social housing

29 January 2024

Applicants will be required to demonstrate a connection to the UK for at least 10 years and their local area for at least two years.


Economic picture ‘different’ to when Labour made £28bn green pledge – Reeves

Economic picture ‘different’ to when Labour made £28bn green pledge – Reeves

Economic picture ‘different’ to when Labour made £28bn green pledge – Reeves

29 January 2024

The shadow chancellor said her party has to approach investment in a ‘way where the numbers add up’.


Police urge witnesses of Victoria station bus crash to come forward

Police urge witnesses of Victoria station bus crash to come forward

Police urge witnesses of Victoria station bus crash to come forward

29 January 2024

Officers were called to reports of the crash just before 9am on Monday.


Rwanda Bill clears first Lords hurdle as Archbishop Of Canterbury issues warning

Rwanda Bill clears first Lords hurdle as Archbishop Of Canterbury issues warning

Rwanda Bill clears first Lords hurdle as Archbishop Of Canterbury issues warning

29 January 2024

The Most Rev Justin Welby accused the Government of outsourcing the country’s ‘legal and moral responsibilities’.


Women to be part of ‘jarl squad’ for first time at annual Shetland fire festival

Women to be part of ‘jarl squad’ for first time at annual Shetland fire festival

Women to be part of ‘jarl squad’ for first time at annual Shetland fire festival

29 January 2024

This year’s procession marks the first where women have been able to participate in the procession.


Theatres Trust adds two buildings to risk register amid impact of ‘rising costs’

Theatres Trust adds two buildings to risk register amid impact of ‘rising costs’

Theatres Trust adds two buildings to risk register amid impact of ‘rising costs’

29 January 2024

The Abbeydale Picture House in Sheffield and the Epstein Theatre in Liverpool have both been added to the list.


Donaldson briefing DUP members over Government proposals to end Stormont impasse

Donaldson briefing DUP members over Government proposals to end Stormont impasse

Donaldson briefing DUP members over Government proposals to end Stormont impasse

29 January 2024

The party has been using a veto power to block Stormont’s devolved institutions for two years.


Nottingham victims’ families say Rishi Sunak has not ruled out public inquiry

Nottingham victims’ families say Rishi Sunak has not ruled out public inquiry

Nottingham victims’ families say Rishi Sunak has not ruled out public inquiry

29 January 2024

Valdo Calocane stabbed students Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar and school caretaker Ian Coates to death.


UK awaiting outcome of inquiries before decision on UN Gaza relief agency funds

UK awaiting outcome of inquiries before decision on UN Gaza relief agency funds

UK awaiting outcome of inquiries before decision on UN Gaza relief agency funds

29 January 2024

Foreign Office minister Andrew Mitchell said he was ‘appalled’ by allegations that UNRWA staff were involved in October 7 attack on Israel.


Mayor: Inquiry sets out in black and white there is no corruption at Teesworks

Mayor: Inquiry sets out in black and white there is no corruption at Teesworks

Mayor: Inquiry sets out in black and white there is no corruption at Teesworks

29 January 2024

Tees Valley’s mayor and Tory peer Ben Houchen described the investigation as ‘thorough, wide-ranging and detailed’.


Camilla contributes to book project to celebrate Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House

Camilla contributes to book project to celebrate Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House

Camilla contributes to book project to celebrate Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House

29 January 2024

Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House was completed in 1924 for King George V’s consort as a gift from the nation after the First World War.


Theatre actor Richard Howard dies aged 79

Theatre actor Richard Howard dies aged 79

Theatre actor Richard Howard dies aged 79

29 January 2024

His work includes William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, Macbeth and Romeo And Juliet


Baby ‘screaming in distress’ as on-the-run parents refused help, court told

Baby ‘screaming in distress’ as on-the-run parents refused help, court told

Baby ‘screaming in distress’ as on-the-run parents refused help, court told

29 January 2024

The couple travelled across England in taxis and ended up living off-grid before their arrest in East Sussex last February, jurors heard.


DUP leader meets party members ahead of crunch gathering on Stormont return

DUP leader meets party members ahead of crunch gathering on Stormont return

DUP leader meets party members ahead of crunch gathering on Stormont return

29 January 2024

The party has been using a veto power to block Stormont ‘s devolved institutions for two years in protest at post-Brexit trading arrangements.


Manchester Arena survivors sue conspiracy theorist who claims attack was fake

Manchester Arena survivors sue conspiracy theorist who claims attack was fake

Manchester Arena survivors sue conspiracy theorist who claims attack was fake

29 January 2024

Martin and Eve Hibbert are bringing claims against Richard Hall for harassment, misuse of private information and data protection.


Man arrested over suspected knife attack at kosher shop

Man arrested over suspected knife attack at kosher shop

Man arrested over suspected knife attack at kosher shop

29 January 2024

The suspect was taken into custody after the incident in Golders Green, north-west London, which has a large Jewish population.


Force refers itself to watchdog over attack probe before Calocane killed three

Force refers itself to watchdog over attack probe before Calocane killed three

Force refers itself to watchdog over attack probe before Calocane killed three

29 January 2024

Valdo Calocane, 32, was last week handed a hospital order by a judge after stabbing three people to death in Nottingham.


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