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Johnson will not be restricted in evidence to Covid Inquiry, minister insists

The former prime minister has been warned by lawyers that he could lose public funding if he tries to ‘undermine’ the Government’s position.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak’s secret Covid messages may reveal plot to oust Boris Johnson, allies claim

‘What is Rishi hiding?’, asks Boris ally as row deepens over taxypayer-funded legal support for former PM

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson warned he could lose Covid inquiry funding if he ‘undermines’ ministers

The Cabinet Office wrote to him saying public money would ‘cease to be available’ if he breaks certain conditions

Evening Standard

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Fury as ministers threaten to switch off Boris Johnson legal funding over WhatsApp spat

The former PM has caused a huge headache for Rishi Sunak by releasing documents to the Covid Inquiry despite the Government refusing to - and lawyers have reportedly written to him threatening to withdraw his legal support funding

Daily Mirror

Global employment gap grows as poor countries struggle to recover like rich ones

A report from the UN's International Labour Organisation predicts that global unemployment will finally fall below pre-pandemic levels in 2023 – but only in high-income countries, which have recovered faster from Covid and other crises.

Radio France Internationale

Bride ties the knot after reconnecting with former flame

Hazel and Andrew reunited years after an amicable split as Andrew had decided to emigrate to Australia

Dublin Live

Airlines bask in sky-high fares while airports stay stuck

Soaring ticket prices are lining the pockets of the world’s biggest airlines, providing balm to the economic wounds suffered during the travel lockdowns of Covid-19. But as the industry takes off, airports say they’ve been forgotten at the gate.

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Sunak claimed the role of Covid hero. Lady Hallett may reveal a different tale

Role of eat out to help out scheme in increased cases and Treasury hostility to scientific advice may come under spotlight

The Guardian - UK

Grieving families demand Humza Yousaf hands over Nicola Sturgeon's pandemic messages

Solicitors acting for bereaved families have demanded that the communications of the former First Minister, clinical director Jason Leitch and other key government figures are handed over.

Daily Record

Time to end cover-ups and secrecy to show Scots their leaders are honest

Mail Opinion says chiefs must do the right thing and hand over all unredacted messages, emails and documents necessary to the Scottish Covid inquiry.

Daily Record

Ted Lasso and Succession have captivated TV viewers yet couldn't be more different

From the power struggles within a wealthy family's media empire, to "the opposite of toxic masculinity", what does the popularity of Succession and Ted Lasso say about us — and what are we all going to watch next?

ABC News

Long Covid forced more than 2,600 NHS staff to take time off, figures show

The figures were released to the Scottish Liberal Democrats.

The Independent UK

Johnson is told legal advice funding will stop if he undermines ministers over Covid inquiry

Cabinet Office lawyers warn ex-PM of consequences if he tries to ‘frustrate or undermine’ government position

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson ‘could lose public funding for his Covid inquiry legal costs’

The Cabinet Office wrote to him saying public money would ‘cease to be available’ if he breaks certain conditions

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ABC correspondent Anne Barker farewells Indonesia and the world's 'friendliest and most-cheerful' people

After a tumultuous posting marked by natural disasters and disrupted by the COVID pandemic, Indonesia correspondent Anne Barker signs off, reflecting on the big stories, the highs and lows.

Reason

Incentives Increase Vaccine Uptake After All

A new review suggests modest incentives appear to have positive effects on vaccine uptake.

The Guardian - UK

The Covid inquiry questions that could sink Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak

From ‘eat out to help out’ to following Sage advice, responses may be embarrassing for prime ministers past and present

The Independent UK

Johnson warned he could lose Covid Inquiry funding if he ‘undermines’ ministers

The Cabinet Office wrote to him saying public money would ‘cease to be available’ if he breaks certain conditions.

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The Guardian - UK

Sunak under fire as ‘stupid’ Eat Out to Help Out scheme to be focus of Covid inquiry

Leading scientist attacks prime minister as criticism mounts of government approach to science during the crisis

Reason

Journal of Free Speech Law: "Sober and Self-Guided Newsgathering," by Prof. Jane Bambauer

Just published as part of the symposium on Media and Society After Technological Disruption, edited by Profs. Justin "Gus" Hurwitz & Kyle Langvardt.

The Guardian - UK

The Observer view on the Covid inquiry: why was the science ignored?

The lessons to be learned from the government’s mistakes in handling of the coronavirus are crucial. We need all the facts

Daily Mirror

Eight pubs may be forced to shut as 'billionaire owners demand full lockdown rent'

Many boozers owned by the Wellington Pub Company may have to pay rent in full despite being crippled by the Covid-19 pandemic and huge rises in overheads recently

Daily Mirror

Rishi Sunak's WhatsApp legal battle with Covid inquiry could cost 'well into six figures'

The Cabinet Office launched a judicial review to block requests from the inquiry chairwoman to hand over unredacted WhatsApp messages between Boris Johnson and officials involved in the crisis

Edinburgh Live

Abandoned Edinburgh betting shop to become Asian restaurant with 'live kitchen'

Since the shop on Clerk Street closed down years ago, new owner Mohammed Attaulhaq has been busy transforming the spacious unit into a Pakistani-inspired restaurant

The Guardian - UK

‘The billionaires have won’: English pubs forced to close after owners demand full rent for lockdown

Publicans face bankruptcy and homelessness after losing their fight with Tory donors against Covid rent back-payments

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