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What the papers say – February 7

What the papers say – February 7

The King’s health continues to dominate the front pages of Wednesday’s newspapers.

William to carry out first engagement since King’s diagnosis and Kate’s surgery

William to carry out first engagement since King’s diagnosis and Kate’s surgery

The prince stepped back temporarily from his royal role three weeks ago to juggle caring for his wife and their children following Kate’s operation.

Hunt continues for suspect Abdul Ezedi a week after Clapham chemical attack

Hunt continues for suspect Abdul Ezedi a week after Clapham chemical attack

Officers from the Metropolitan Police have been searching for Ezedi since Wednesday after a woman and her two young daughters were injured.

Met needs more funding to enforce XL bully ban – Khan

Met needs more funding to enforce XL bully ban – Khan

Sadiq Khan has called for more funding for the Metropolitan Police to cover the cost of enforcing the new XL bully dogs ban.

MPs call for Bank of England to assess value when selling Government debt

MPs call for Bank of England to assess value when selling Government debt

The Bank was one of the first in the world to start selling Government debt during the cost-of-living crisis.

Claims Sunak blocked progress on doctors’ pay deals ‘untrue’, says No10

Claims Sunak blocked progress on doctors’ pay deals ‘untrue’, says No10

Downing Street has rejected claims that Rishi Sunak has personally blocked progress to secure a deal to end doctors’ strikes.

Ministers need powers to ban protests, says Braverman

Ministers need powers to ban protests, says Braverman

The former home secretary called for a tougher response to pro-Palestinian protesters.

Met Office extends snow and ice weather warning

Met Office extends snow and ice weather warning

On Tuesday evening, the forecaster extended a yellow weather warning in Scotland further east and south to include Glasgow and Aberdeen.

Man charged after Tory MP reported ‘abusive and threatening’ phone call

Man charged after Tory MP reported ‘abusive and threatening’ phone call

James Phillips, 46, has been charged with after Conservative MP Mike Freer reported receiving an abusive and threatening phone call.

Everything known so far about Clapham chemical attack suspect Abdul Ezedi

Everything known so far about Clapham chemical attack suspect Abdul Ezedi

The 35-year-old from the Newcastle area is wanted over an attack on a mother and her two children in south London last Wednesday.

Sunak contacted my mother over NHS experience, says Piers Morgan

Sunak contacted my mother over NHS experience, says Piers Morgan

Rishi Sunak contacted Piers Morgan’s 79-year-old mother after the TalkTV presenter revealed her lengthy wait in A&E.

Morgan tells Sunak Rwanda bet ‘definitely stands’ amid criticism of wager

Morgan tells Sunak Rwanda bet ‘definitely stands’ amid criticism of wager

TalkTV’s Piers Morgan has told Rishi Sunak his apparent bet over the success of the Government’s Rwanda asylum scheme stands despite criticism.

Man appears in court charged with arson and violent disorder at Dublin riots

Man appears in court charged with arson and violent disorder at Dublin riots

John Tate is accused of setting fire to a Luas tram during the ‘unprecedented’ Dublin riots on November 23.

Dentists to be offered cash to take on new patients, leaked plans suggest

Dentists to be offered cash to take on new patients, leaked plans suggest

The NHS Dental Recovery Plan was supposed to be published on Wednesday but an early version was sent to MPs of all parties accidentally.

Government to review ministers’ severance payouts but rejects immediate reform

Government to review ministers’ severance payouts but rejects immediate reform

Labour had wanted to introduce legislation to change the system ahead of the general election.

New inquest into death of man in Derry ‘not listed due to legislation deadline’

New inquest into death of man in Derry ‘not listed due to legislation deadline’

Patrick Duffy was shot up to 14 times in November 1978 at a house in the Brandywell area of Londonderry in an incident involving British soldiers.

MPs call for Government to give certainty to Ukrainians and extend asylum scheme

MPs call for Government to give certainty to Ukrainians and extend asylum scheme

In an emotional contribution, Conservative MP Duncan Baker pleaded with the minister to ‘help these people until the end’.

Dentists to get ‘cash for new patients’ under plans to boost services

Dentists to get ‘cash for new patients’ under plans to boost services

It comes as the Government and NHS England launched a ‘NHS dental recovery plan’.

Gove says he is still in ‘dog house’ with Treasury over levelling-up spending

Gove says he is still in ‘dog house’ with Treasury over levelling-up spending

The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities department was last year barred from spending money on new capital projects without specific permission.

University tuition fees in Wales set to rise for first time in a decade

University tuition fees in Wales set to rise for first time in a decade

Welsh government ministers have announced that tuition fees in Wales will rise by 2.8% in September.

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