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What the papers say – January 5

What the papers say – January 5

What the papers say – January 5

05 January 2024

The Epstein files and the first steps towards an election dominate Friday’s front pages.


Giuffre sex-trafficked to two respected politicians and Andrew – court files

Giuffre sex-trafficked to two respected politicians and Andrew – court files

Giuffre sex-trafficked to two respected politicians and Andrew – court files

05 January 2024

The names of the two politicians remain redacted.


Journalist helped ‘concoct’ sex assault claims against Andrew, Maxwell claimed

Journalist helped ‘concoct’ sex assault claims against Andrew, Maxwell claimed

Journalist helped ‘concoct’ sex assault claims against Andrew, Maxwell claimed

05 January 2024

The document was one of 250 files that are set to be released in connection with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.


Flooding impact will continue to be ‘significant’ following rain

Flooding impact will continue to be ‘significant’ following rain

Flooding impact will continue to be ‘significant’ following rain

05 January 2024

Showers will continue in parts of England on Friday morning.


Journalist helped ‘concoct’ sex assault claims against Andrew, Maxwell claimed

Journalist helped ‘concoct’ sex assault claims against Andrew, Maxwell claimed

Journalist helped ‘concoct’ sex assault claims against Andrew, Maxwell claimed

04 January 2024

The document was one of 250 files that are set to be released in connection with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.


Charities to benefit from sale of Betty Boothroyd’s belongings

Charities to benefit from sale of Betty Boothroyd’s belongings

Charities to benefit from sale of Betty Boothroyd’s belongings

04 January 2024

The late Speaker’s items up for auction include a large, certificated diamond solitaire ring, photographs and her collection of frogs.


We can’t continue like this, says mother in flooded Shropshire home

We can’t continue like this, says mother in flooded Shropshire home

We can’t continue like this, says mother in flooded Shropshire home

04 January 2024

Siobhan Connor, from Shrewsbury, said her home has flooded three times in the last year .


London party boat sinks in River Thames amid heavy rainfall

London party boat sinks in River Thames amid heavy rainfall

London party boat sinks in River Thames amid heavy rainfall

04 January 2024

Everyone has been accounted for.


Plain-clothes officer sacked after man feared he was being robbed during search

Plain-clothes officer sacked after man feared he was being robbed during search

Plain-clothes officer sacked after man feared he was being robbed during search

04 January 2024

The man told an IOPC investigation that he was scared for his life during the struggle with the officers, as he thought he was about to be robbed.


Mary Poppins actress Glynis Johns dies aged 100

Mary Poppins actress Glynis Johns dies aged 100

Mary Poppins actress Glynis Johns dies aged 100

04 January 2024

The film star had died ‘peacefully’ on Thursday in Los Angeles.


Charges dropped against 39 Legia Warsaw fans arrested after Villa Park disorder

Charges dropped against 39 Legia Warsaw fans arrested after Villa Park disorder

Charges dropped against 39 Legia Warsaw fans arrested after Villa Park disorder

04 January 2024

The CPS are still proceeding with cases against seven other men charged with offences including assaulting an emergency worker.


This flood is an evil one, says landlord of flooded pub

This flood is an evil one, says landlord of flooded pub

This flood is an evil one, says landlord of flooded pub

04 January 2024

Mario Thomas, the landlord of The Boat Inn pub in Shropshire, said the flooding on Thursday has been ‘a complete shock’.


Nottingham council leader hits back at Sunak for ‘wasting public money’

Nottingham council leader hits back at Sunak for ‘wasting public money’

Nottingham council leader hits back at Sunak for ‘wasting public money’

04 January 2024

Councillor David Mellen said that Nottingham City Council has a ‘bigger democratic mandate’ than Rishi Sunak.


Man ‘gobsmacked’ at arrest over banned loyalist group flag, court told

Man ‘gobsmacked’ at arrest over banned loyalist group flag, court told

Man ‘gobsmacked’ at arrest over banned loyalist group flag, court told

04 January 2024

Kieron Brockhouse denies two counts of supporting a proscribed organisation by flying Ulster Freedom Fighters and Ulster Defence Association flags.


Residents ‘suffering’ as homes evacuated in major incident in Nottinghamshire

Residents ‘suffering’ as homes evacuated in major incident in Nottinghamshire

Residents ‘suffering’ as homes evacuated in major incident in Nottinghamshire

04 January 2024

The River Trent has reached near-record levels due to the effects of Storm Henk.


Sunderland apologise to fans for rebranding bar with Newcastle United signs

Sunderland apologise to fans for rebranding bar with Newcastle United signs

Sunderland apologise to fans for rebranding bar with Newcastle United signs

04 January 2024

There was fury among the home supporters after pictures emerged online of new signs in the Black Cats Bar.


Badenoch to push for upgraded trade deal with Turkey during Istanbul visit

Badenoch to push for upgraded trade deal with Turkey during Istanbul visit

Badenoch to push for upgraded trade deal with Turkey during Istanbul visit

04 January 2024

The Government has said it wants to progress services-focused deals with countries such as Turkey, Switzerland and South Korea.


Ireland collected record total of 23.8 billion euro in corporate tax in 2023

Ireland collected record total of 23.8 billion euro in corporate tax in 2023

Ireland collected record total of 23.8 billion euro in corporate tax in 2023

04 January 2024

Finance minister Michael McGrath reflected on the health of the Irish economy and said they may need some luck in taming inflation.


New images reveal what Neptune and Uranus really look like

New images reveal what Neptune and Uranus really look like

New images reveal what Neptune and Uranus really look like

04 January 2024

A new study has revealed that the two ice giants are actually much closer in colour than typically thought.


Rishi Sunak’s tax cuts a ‘raw deal’, Labour to claim in ad campaign

Rishi Sunak’s tax cuts a ‘raw deal’, Labour to claim in ad campaign

Rishi Sunak’s tax cuts a ‘raw deal’, Labour to claim in ad campaign

04 January 2024

The party says income tax and national insurance thresholds, frozen since 2021, mean many families have been drawn into higher tax bands.


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