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Will serial partying amid pandemic prove the one scandal Boris Johnson can’t survive?

LONDON — Being known as a raffish rule-breaker has always been a key element of Boris Johnson’s political brand. And it worked ever so well — until suddenly it didn’t.

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US, Britain and other ‘populist’ nations mishandled pandemic in 2020, study says

The U.S., Britain, Brazil and other nations with “populist” governments mishandled the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and caused unnecessary deaths with relatively lenient policies, according to an academic research paper.

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The Guardian view on Afghanistan’s despair: the UK must step up

Editorial: Britain needs to show that it cares about the lives of starving humans, not just animals

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‘I want you to see what a s***show America is’: Veteran pollster warns UK against embracing US-style politics

Veteran Republican pollster says the media in both Britain and his own country need to learn lessons from each other, writes Andrew Feinberg

The Independent UK

Galal Yafai targeting world title to add to Olympic gold after turning professional

The Birmingham-born boxer wants to become one of the few world and Olympic champions from Britain

The Independent UK

History rewritten with wrestler Louis Bruce revealed as Britain’s first black Olympian

A detective trail that led from Canada to Wigan to London’s transport network has revealed Britain’s first black Olympian was wrestler Louis Bruce, not the sprinter Harry Edward

The Guardian - UK

British army pensioners fondly recall Queen Elizabeth's coronation

Army veteran Tony Judge was just four years old when a young Queen Elizabeth ascended the British throne 70 years ago, though he remembers the day vividly as excited households huddled around television sets to watch the historic moment.

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Tesco shares new Clubcard details for getting cheaper deals on items

Britain's largest supermarket Tesco has released details on its latest Clubcard offers which drastically reduce prices

Nottingham Post

Son launches Windrush rum inspired by father’s voyage

The son of West Indian immigrants who came to London on the Windrush is to launch a range of “inclusive” products under the name of the celebrated ship that brought his parents to Britain.

Evening Standard

Alesha Dixon braves the cold in tiny bra top for Britain's Got Talent auditions

Alesha Dixon looked as stunning as ever as she posted her head-turning outfit for the latest round of Britain's Got Talent auditions

Daily Mirror

As Omicron ebbs, England revives Plan A: living with COVID

After an uncomfortable but relatively brief return to coronavirus restrictions triggered by the Omicron variant, England is going back to "Plan A" - learning to live with a disease that is probably here to stay.

Reuters

England lifts COVID restrictions as omicron threat recedes

Most coronavirus restrictions including mandatory face masks have been lifted in England, after Britain’s government said its vaccine booster rollout successfully reduced serious illness and COVID-19 hospitalizations

The Independent UK

Private rents in Britain rise at fastest rate on record

London rents hit record high due to workplace return and overseas students on hunt for housing

The Guardian - UK

‘I want you to see what a s***show America is’: Veteran pollster Frank Luntz warns UK against embracing US-style politics

Veteran Republican pollster says the media in both Britain and his own country need to learn lessons from each other, writes Andrew Feinberg

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Prince Andrew seeks jury trial, denies Virginia Giuffre's sex abuse claims

Britain's Prince Andrew on Wednesday asked for a U.S. jury trial as he again denied Virginia Giuffre's accusations that he sexually abused her more than two decades ago when she was 17.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Microsoft Pledges Transparency in Xbox Subscriptions in Britain

Microsoft will begin offering more information to customers about how it automatically renews Xbox online gaming subscriptions in Britain, the UK's competition watchdog said on Wednesday. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) secured undertakings from Microsoft for the US tech giant to tell customers upfront about auto-renewals for Xbox Live…

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What Sanctioning Putin Might Mean in Practice

The United States and Britain have said they would consider imposing personal sanctions on President Vladimir Putin if Moscow invades Ukraine. What would that entail? Tantamount to severing ties? Personal sanctions typically feature measures like foreign asset freezes and travel bans. Imposing such punitive measures on Putin would likely be…

Daily Record

Britain's largest family visit Scotland on holiday and spend £352 on a 'quick shop'

The Radfords are the UK's biggest family, with 22 children in total.

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The Independent UK

‘Spend a penny?’: Britain’s oldest phrases are falling out of fashion, study claims

New research suggests most people do not use, or even understand, majority of traditional sayings

Evening Standard

Winter Olympics 2022 live stream: How to watch today’s action from Beijing for FREE on TV and online in UK

After Britain’s men’s curlers had to settle for silver after defeat in the Winter Olympic final on Saturday, Eve Muirhead & Co. get the chance to go one better as they go for gold on the final day of the Games.

The Guardian - UK

Britain’s cost of living crisis means that for some, ‘getting by’ will become a luxury

A different leader in No 10 will not save a failing social security system. We need a new modern welfare state, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

Manchester Evening News

Britain's richest man Jim Ratcliffe may give Manchester United transfer solution after criticism

The Ineos owner could look to do some business with Man United this month, having previously slammed their transfer dealings.

Daily Mirror

Britain's richest man lived on council estate and was fired from first job due to eczema

Manchester United fans will be praying that Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who founded chemical firm Ineos, will one day decide to buy their club from the Glazer family

Asharq Al-Awsat

Britain Hints at Putin Sanctions, Drawing Warning from Kremlin

Britain said on Wednesday it was not ruling out personal sanctions against President Vladimir Putin if Russia invades Ukraine, drawing a warning from the Kremlin that such a move would be destructive. US President Joe Biden said on Tuesday he would consider personal sanctions on Putin if Russia invades Ukraine,…

Daily Mirror

Britain's youngest billionaire nets another £100million from viral business idea Hopin

Manchester University graduate Johnny Boufarhat, 27, launched video conferencing app Hopin in 2020, after Britain was pushed into its first mandatory Covid lockdown

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