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What the papers say – February 21

What the papers say – February 21

What the papers say – February 21

21 February 2024

A variety of stories feature across Wednesday’s front pages.


Assurances demanded after ‘concerning’ reports about Trident missile misfire

Assurances demanded after ‘concerning’ reports about Trident missile misfire

Assurances demanded after ‘concerning’ reports about Trident missile misfire

21 February 2024

The Ministry of Defence said an ‘anomaly occurred’ during a test firing but looked to assure that the nuclear deterrent remains ‘effective’.


Heavy rain expected to bring flooding to parts of UK

Heavy rain expected to bring flooding to parts of UK

Heavy rain expected to bring flooding to parts of UK

20 February 2024

A yellow rain warning is in place across south-west England and Wales from midnight until noon on Wednesday.


Government amendment on Gaza ceasefire vote puts Labour in a bind

Government amendment on Gaza ceasefire vote puts Labour in a bind

Government amendment on Gaza ceasefire vote puts Labour in a bind

20 February 2024

Shadow foreign secretary David Lammy suggested Labour could not back either the Government or SNP motion on the Israel-Hamas war.


Lord Cameron becomes first UK foreign secretary to visit Paraguay

Lord Cameron becomes first UK foreign secretary to visit Paraguay

Lord Cameron becomes first UK foreign secretary to visit Paraguay

20 February 2024

The former prime minister will hold talks with Paraguayan President Santiago Pena and foreign minister Ruben Ramirez Lezcano.


Joanna Lumley hails ‘great feeling of unity’ at event in support of Ukraine

Joanna Lumley hails ‘great feeling of unity’ at event in support of Ukraine

Joanna Lumley hails ‘great feeling of unity’ at event in support of Ukraine

20 February 2024

London’s Palace Theatre hosted an evening featuring performances by Ukrainian poets, a ballerina and musicians in a show of support for the country.


Charles to miss memorial service for second cousin the last king of Greece

Charles to miss memorial service for second cousin the last king of Greece

Charles to miss memorial service for second cousin the last king of Greece

20 February 2024

The Queen will lead the royal family at St George’s Chapel on February 27 in honour of Constantine II, who died last year.


MPs suggest ideas that could cut car insurance costs for young drivers

MPs suggest ideas that could cut car insurance costs for young drivers

MPs suggest ideas that could cut car insurance costs for young drivers

20 February 2024

Restricted driving at night and limited passengers were among the solutions proposed to reduce high insurance costs for young motorists.


Lancashire couple to be revealed as winners of £61m EuroMillions jackpot

Lancashire couple to be revealed as winners of £61m EuroMillions jackpot

Lancashire couple to be revealed as winners of £61m EuroMillions jackpot

20 February 2024

The husband will reveal their story to the media at Mitton Hall Hotel in Clitheroe on Wednesday.


20mph speed limits working, says Welsh government

20mph speed limits working, says Welsh government

20mph speed limits working, says Welsh government

20 February 2024

Drivers travelled on average 4mph slower on main roads since the rollout of a new lower speed limit for built-up areas last year, figures show.


Tesco to display unit pricing on Clubcard deals after consumer group criticism

Tesco to display unit pricing on Clubcard deals after consumer group criticism

Tesco to display unit pricing on Clubcard deals after consumer group criticism

20 February 2024

Which? previously reported the supermarket giant to the UK competition watchdog.


Junior doctors in Wales begin 72-hour walkout in fresh strike action over pay

Junior doctors in Wales begin 72-hour walkout in fresh strike action over pay

Junior doctors in Wales begin 72-hour walkout in fresh strike action over pay

20 February 2024

More than 3,000 doctors were expected to take part in the industrial action.


Queen urges greater use of medical detection dogs for conditions such as cancer

Queen urges greater use of medical detection dogs for conditions such as cancer

Queen urges greater use of medical detection dogs for conditions such as cancer

20 February 2024

Camilla hosted a reception at Clarence House to mark the 15th anniversary of the Medical Detection Dogs charity of which she is patron.


Top-paid FTSE boss AstraZeneca’s Pascal Soriot sees pay jump again to £16.9m

Top-paid FTSE boss AstraZeneca’s Pascal Soriot sees pay jump again to £16.9m

Top-paid FTSE boss AstraZeneca’s Pascal Soriot sees pay jump again to £16.9m

20 February 2024

The pharmaceutical firm revealed the deal, which is predominantly long-term bonus payments, in its latest annual report.


Immigration watchdog sacked amid Home Office row over border security concerns

Immigration watchdog sacked amid Home Office row over border security concerns

Immigration watchdog sacked amid Home Office row over border security concerns

20 February 2024

David Neal ‘breached’ the terms of his appointment and was informed his time in post was being immediately terminated.


Lib Dems call for extra £1bn for farming budget in bid to win rural votes

Lib Dems call for extra £1bn for farming budget in bid to win rural votes

Lib Dems call for extra £1bn for farming budget in bid to win rural votes

20 February 2024

The party is also calling for ‘arbitrary’ visa salary thresholds to be abandoned in order to help plug workforce gaps in the food sector.


SNP heaps pressure on Labour by calling for commitment to £28bn green spending

SNP heaps pressure on Labour by calling for commitment to £28bn green spending

SNP heaps pressure on Labour by calling for commitment to £28bn green spending

20 February 2024

The SNP at Westminster accused the Tories and Labour of blocking ‘Scotland’s entry to the green renewables goldrush’.


The Body Shop: What went wrong and what happens next?

The Body Shop: What went wrong and what happens next?

The Body Shop: What went wrong and what happens next?

20 February 2024

The company, which employs around 2,200 workers and has 198 UK stores, tumbled into administration last week.


Murder accused took labradoodle as victim lay decomposing on stairs, jury told

Murder accused took labradoodle as victim lay decomposing on stairs, jury told

Murder accused took labradoodle as victim lay decomposing on stairs, jury told

20 February 2024

Donald Patience was found dead last August in Greater Manchester.


Married man fatally stabbed pregnant girlfriend in woodland, court hears

Married man fatally stabbed pregnant girlfriend in woodland, court hears

Married man fatally stabbed pregnant girlfriend in woodland, court hears

20 February 2024

Liwam Bereket’s unborn baby could not be saved after she was stabbed in the neck, prosecutors told Birmingham Crown Court on Tuesday.


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