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Putin threatened to kill me with a missile, says Johnson

Putin threatened to kill me with a missile, says Johnson

Vladimir Putin reportedly told Boris Johnson ‘I don’t want to hurt you, but with a missile, it would only take a minute’.

Dame Esther Rantzen remaining ‘optimistic’ following lung cancer diagnosis

Dame Esther Rantzen remaining ‘optimistic’ following lung cancer diagnosis

The 82-year-old former That’s Life! presenter founded the charities Childline and The Silver Line.

Boris Johnson tops list as MPs declare £8m in outside earnings

Boris Johnson tops list as MPs declare £8m in outside earnings

The former prime minister has earned £2.3 million since leaving office, making him the highest-earning MP in the past year.

Biggest day of strikes in a decade will involve up to half-a-million workers

Biggest day of strikes in a decade will involve up to half-a-million workers

The action should send a message to the government to stop ‘ignoring’ the cause of the unrest, says the TUC.

Zahawi sacked by Sunak after ‘serious breach’ of ministerial vode

Zahawi sacked by Sunak after ‘serious breach’ of ministerial vode

Nadhim Zahawi has been sacked as Conservative Party chairman by Rishi Sunak, after an ethics inquiry into the handling of his tax affairs.

Girl inspired by asthmatic mother to create air filter backpack wins competition

Girl inspired by asthmatic mother to create air filter backpack wins competition

Eleanor Woods wants to change the world with her Breathe Better Backpack and looks up to young activist Greta Thunberg.

Bilateral amputee, 67, goes for gold after rediscovering love for table tennis

Bilateral amputee, 67, goes for gold after rediscovering love for table tennis

Simon Heaps had played table tennis all his life until he stopped at 32, but picked the sport back up after losing both legs just four years ago.

What the papers say – January 29

What the papers say – January 29

The NHS, migration and a cold change are covered by the Sunday papers.

Mushroom firm grows as demand for exotic varieties surges

Mushroom firm grows as demand for exotic varieties surges

Lancashire-based Smithy Mushrooms says its business has nearly trebled in size in the last three years.

Introducing routine chickenpox jabs for children ‘could end risky pox parties’

Introducing routine chickenpox jabs for children ‘could end risky pox parties’

Research suggests about three-quarters of parents would support a chickenpox jab being added to the childhood vaccination schedule.

Remastered portrait of Henry VIII on Royal Mint coins

Remastered portrait of Henry VIII on Royal Mint coins

The coinage of Henry VIII’s era was debased by adding more common metals and he was sometimes referred to as ‘old Coppernose’, the Royal Mint said.

Government’s ‘faulty’ guidance allowed Grenfell Tower tragedy, Michael Gove says

Government’s ‘faulty’ guidance allowed Grenfell Tower tragedy, Michael Gove says

The fire at the residential block in west London in June 2017 killed 72 people.

Rare green comet last seen 50,000 years ago due to make closest pass by Earth

Rare green comet last seen 50,000 years ago due to make closest pass by Earth

Astronomer Dr Greg Brown explains how to view this once-in-a-lifetime celestial object.

Johnson set to attack Labour over Brexit in Dorries TalkTV interview

Johnson set to attack Labour over Brexit in Dorries TalkTV interview

The Sun reported details of some of Mr Johnson’s comments, set to be aired on the former culture secretary’s new Friday night talk show on TalkTV.

Mick Lynch: RMT members will decide whether to accept offer to end deadlock

Mick Lynch: RMT members will decide whether to accept offer to end deadlock

‘It’ll be up to our members to decide, and they’ll inform the leadership,’ said RMT general secretary Mick Lynch.

Labour PM, chancellor and deputy PM would publish tax returns, says Starmer

Labour PM, chancellor and deputy PM would publish tax returns, says Starmer

The Labour leader told the Sunday Times that his party would also publish the internal register of ministerial interests.

Johnson ‘was told to stop seeking advice on financial matters from Sharp’

Johnson ‘was told to stop seeking advice on financial matters from Sharp’

Boris Johnson was warned by officials to stop discussing his financial arrangements with Richard Sharp, who was due to be announced as BBC chairman.

Evidence ‘suggests Duke of York and Virginia Giuffre photograph is real’

Evidence ‘suggests Duke of York and Virginia Giuffre photograph is real’

Both Andrew and Ghislaine Maxwell have cast doubt on the authenticity of the photo.

Two pedestrians killed in road accident

Two pedestrians killed in road accident

South Wales Police said the incident involved a black Ford Focus and three pedestrians.

Government to publish fresh plan to tackle pressures on NHS

Government to publish fresh plan to tackle pressures on NHS

The Government and the NHS will publish an urgent and emergency care plan on Monday to tackle the pressures on the health service.

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