Home   News   National   Archive

NATIONAL NEWS

What the papers say – January 16

What the papers say – January 16

What the papers say – January 16

16 January 2024

Rwanda returns to the front pages as the Prime Minister faces fresh rebellion over scheme.


Post Office and Fujitsu bosses face grilling by MPs on Horizon scandal

Post Office and Fujitsu bosses face grilling by MPs on Horizon scandal

Post Office and Fujitsu bosses face grilling by MPs on Horizon scandal

16 January 2024

Alan Bates, who has led the campaign for justice for subpostmasters, is also set to appear.


Sunak bids to see off Tory rebellion over Rwanda Bill in Commons showdown

Sunak bids to see off Tory rebellion over Rwanda Bill in Commons showdown

Sunak bids to see off Tory rebellion over Rwanda Bill in Commons showdown

16 January 2024

Two Tory deputy chairmen delivered a blow to the Prime Minister’s authority by vowing to defy him over the Bill.


Labour is the ‘party of wealth creation’, Reeves to tell global finance chiefs

Labour is the ‘party of wealth creation’, Reeves to tell global finance chiefs

Labour is the ‘party of wealth creation’, Reeves to tell global finance chiefs

16 January 2024

The shadow chancellor is wooing business leaders in Davos this week.


Record 27 investors back call for Shell to align emissions target with Paris

Record 27 investors back call for Shell to align emissions target with Paris

Record 27 investors back call for Shell to align emissions target with Paris

15 January 2024

The resolution, led by Dutch activist group Follow This, has been backed by Rathbones, Nest, Brunel and Amundi.


Sunak suffers blow as two Tory deputy chairmen vow to rebel over Rwanda Bill

Sunak suffers blow as two Tory deputy chairmen vow to rebel over Rwanda Bill

Sunak suffers blow as two Tory deputy chairmen vow to rebel over Rwanda Bill

15 January 2024

The Prime Minister is preparing to face down a rebellion of more than 60 right-wingers who want the Bill toughened up.


UK braces for coldest night of winter season with temperatures to drop to -15C

UK braces for coldest night of winter season with temperatures to drop to -15C

UK braces for coldest night of winter season with temperatures to drop to -15C

15 January 2024

A ‘cold plunge of Arctic air’ has moved south across the whole country over the past few days.


Livestock export ban makes progress despite N Ireland ‘loophole’ fear

Livestock export ban makes progress despite N Ireland ‘loophole’ fear

Livestock export ban makes progress despite N Ireland ‘loophole’ fear

15 January 2024

The Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill applies to cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and horses.


Tory MPs told to ignore dire polling amid warnings of election wipeout

Tory MPs told to ignore dire polling amid warnings of election wipeout

Tory MPs told to ignore dire polling amid warnings of election wipeout

15 January 2024

The party’s elections guru Isaac Levido said the survey was timed to undermine Rishi Sunak.


‘Mass outage’ of Plusnet services fixed, broadband provider says

‘Mass outage’ of Plusnet services fixed, broadband provider says

‘Mass outage’ of Plusnet services fixed, broadband provider says

15 January 2024

It said the issue lasted less than two hours.


Four in court accused of assisting Elle Edwards’ murderer

Four in court accused of assisting Elle Edwards’ murderer

Four in court accused of assisting Elle Edwards’ murderer

15 January 2024

The 26-year-old beautician was shot dead outside a pub.


Rishi Sunak accused of using ‘Islamophobic trope’ in the Commons

Rishi Sunak accused of using ‘Islamophobic trope’ in the Commons

Rishi Sunak accused of using ‘Islamophobic trope’ in the Commons

15 January 2024

Labour MP Naz Shah said it was a ‘painful blow’ by the Prime Minister and called on him to apologise.


Camilla’s family nicknamed her Lorraine before she became Queen

Camilla’s family nicknamed her Lorraine before she became Queen

Camilla’s family nicknamed her Lorraine before she became Queen

15 January 2024

The play on the French word for Queen, La Reine, amused Camilla but not Charles.


‘Hard to see any barriers for Stormont getting back to work’ – Heaton-Harris

‘Hard to see any barriers for Stormont getting back to work’ – Heaton-Harris

‘Hard to see any barriers for Stormont getting back to work’ – Heaton-Harris

15 January 2024

The Secretary of State said he will introduce new primary legislation at Westminster next week if devolved government has not been restored.


Sunak: It was necessary to strike Houthis at speed rather than recall Parliament

Sunak: It was necessary to strike Houthis at speed rather than recall Parliament

Sunak: It was necessary to strike Houthis at speed rather than recall Parliament

15 January 2024

Opposition MPs sought further details on the Prime Minister’s long-term strategy, amid escalation fears.


Who are Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir which the Home Secretary plans to ban?

Who are Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir which the Home Secretary plans to ban?

Who are Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir which the Home Secretary plans to ban?

15 January 2024

An order will be put before Parliament which would make joining the organisation illegal in the UK under terror laws, the Home Office said.


Venues at risk as nightclub giant Rekom UK set to hire administrators

Venues at risk as nightclub giant Rekom UK set to hire administrators

Venues at risk as nightclub giant Rekom UK set to hire administrators

15 January 2024

The group, which owns brands including Atik and Pryzm, said it comes after an ‘extremely difficult’ year for the late-night sector.


First Minister’s brother-in-law charged with supplying heroin

First Minister’s brother-in-law charged with supplying heroin

First Minister’s brother-in-law charged with supplying heroin

15 January 2024

Ramsay El Nakla, 36, appeared at Dundee Sheriff Court on Monday accused of supplying heroin.


Protester accused of terrorist group support arrested outside police station

Protester accused of terrorist group support arrested outside police station

Protester accused of terrorist group support arrested outside police station

15 January 2024

The 49-year-old is one of four people accused of encouraging support for a banned terrorist group at a protest in central London on Saturday.


Six teenagers cleared of murdering 14-year-old – but two guilty of manslaughter

Six teenagers cleared of murdering 14-year-old – but two guilty of manslaughter

Six teenagers cleared of murdering 14-year-old – but two guilty of manslaughter

15 January 2024

Gordon Gault was slashed on the arm with a machete as he rode on the back of a friend’s e-bike in Newcastle’s West End.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More