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Watchdog boss stepped down over ‘different approach’, says Chancellor

Marcus Bokkerink left his role as chairman of the Competition and Markets Authority earlier this week.

Evening Standard

Royal Navy ships mobilised to respond to Russian spy ship in North Sea, defence secretary tells MPs – as it happened

John Healey says foreign ship Yantar is in North Sea to gather intelligence on UK’s underwater infrastructure

The Guardian - UK

Tulip Siddiq faces calls to be extradited to Bangladesh after corruption probe

Bangladesh's opposition leader is seeking Tulip Siddiq's extradition following corruption allegations linked to her family

Evening Standard

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Reeves risks Cabinet row as she says growth must trump green concerns over Heathrow third runway

Chancellor is gearing up for a potential row with cabinet colleagues over major expansion of London’s airports

The Independent UK

Wetherspoons boss demands pub tax cut to end ‘discrimination in favour of dull dinner parties’

The pub chain will face an extra £60m in labour costs bill from April

The Independent UK

Wetherspoons calls for pub food tax cuts ahead of Budget cost increases

It came as the hospitality giant revealed stronger sales for the half-year so far despite selling off more venues.

Evening Standard

Israel presses on with Jenin raid as Jordanian minister warns West Bank could ‘explode’ – as it happened

Further shooting and explosions reported after 10 killed yesterday as Ayman Safadi tells Davos meeting of fears for territory

The Guardian - UK

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Starmer promises action to end ‘shockingly easy’ access to knives online

PM planning new laws, which could see retailers ask anyone buying blades for two forms of ID

The Independent UK

Wednesday briefing: The truth about the myths and misinformation surrounding the Southport attack

In today’s newsletter: Amid far-right disinformation and claims of a cover-up, Keir Starmer has ordered a public inquiry to address the issues and prevent future tragedies; but how did things escalate so fast?

The Guardian - UK

In the Trump vortex, Keir Starmer must fight hard and fast to define Britain’s destiny

Difficult choices between alignment with Europe and the US are coming at the prime minister fast. He risks losing control of the debate, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK

Benefits cheats could be banned from driving under latest DWP crackdown

Fraudsters could be banned from driving if they refuse to pay back debts of over £1,000 under the new laws

The Independent UK

Review of terror law would be a mistake, experts warn PM after Southport murders

Sir Keir Starmer announced a review of terror laws to address ‘extreme violence carried out by loners, misfits, young men in their bedrooms’.

Evening Standard

Online safety group urges Starmer to intervene over child sexual abuse imagery

The Internet Watch Foundation has called on the Prime Minister to step in over what it says are gaps in the Online Safety Act.

Evening Standard

Starmer warns ‘terrorism has changed’ and says UK faces new threat after Southport murders

PM indicates government could change definition of terrorism to account for individuals such as Southport killer

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Trump has Starmer ‘over a barrel’ on trade deal with UK facing economic turmoil, insiders claim

Exclusive: Insiders say the UK has no choice but to accept Trump’s terms for on trade as neither the EU or China has produced significant deals

The Guardian - UK

UK experts warn of dangers of violent content being readily available online

Ofcom figures show number of people seeing material depicting or encouraging violence or injury has risen

The Guardian - UK

UK ministers pledge to overhaul terror laws amid Southport murders outcry

Keir Starmer says social media platforms must also act to remove extreme content that is inspiring violence

Evening Standard

Judges will be able to force criminals to court, PM tells murdered girl’s mother

Thomas Cashman, who shot nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel, chose not to appear in the dock when he was given a life sentence.

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The Independent UK

Labour split over support for Heathrow expansion with Reeves set to give backing

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to voice her support for a third runway at Heathrow despite opposition from cabinet collegue Ed Miliband and London mayor Sadiq Khan

The Guardian - UK

Lawyerly Starmer announces Southport public inquiry as opponents cry foul

Opponents hit out without shred of evidence after PM seizes initiative with prompt investigation into killings

The Guardian - UK

Starmer out to prove he can be lawyer and leader as he takes initiative on Southport

PM offers balanced, considered response to a hideous crime, but as usual Nigel Farage doesn’t get the memo

The Guardian - UK

Zelenskyy says Russia-Ukraine peace deal would require 200,000 allied troops

Ukrainian president tells Davos that Europe must establish itself as an ‘indispensable’ player on the global stage

Evening Standard

Competition watchdog chairman ‘ousted’ by Government

Marcus Bokkerink left his post as chairman of the Competition and Markets Authority, after criticism the watchdog was not focused enough on growth.

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer accused of 'hiding discussion' with Netanyahu about arms sales to Israel

KEIR Starmer has been accused of trying to “hide the discussions” he had with Benjamin Netanyahu about arms sales to Israel ...

The Independent UK

The prime minister showed steely authority as he pushed back on ‘cover-up’ claims over the Southport killings

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Nigel Farage and his colleagues are not interested in reasonable debate – the prime minister was entirely correct in quashing any early signs of conspiracy theories before they take root

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