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What the papers say – March 29

What the papers say – March 29

The suspected chemical poisoning of Roman Abramovich and fall-out from the Oscars lead today’s front pages.

Tory MP Imran Ahmad Khan due to stand trial accused of groping 15-year-old boy

Tory MP Imran Ahmad Khan due to stand trial accused of groping 15-year-old boy

The politician, who has been suspended by the Conservative Party, will stand trial at Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday.

Get a grip over PPE ministers told, nearly two years on from start of pandemic

Get a grip over PPE ministers told, nearly two years on from start of pandemic

A National Audit Office report said the Government was still grappling with issues over contracts agreed during the coronavirus crisis.

Attendees could be hit with first wave of partygate fines ‘imminently’

Attendees could be hit with first wave of partygate fines ‘imminently’

The Met previously said more than 100 questionnaires had been sent out to people at the alleged gatherings.

Roman Abramovich suspected poisoning claims ‘very concerning’ – Foreign Office

Roman Abramovich suspected poisoning claims ‘very concerning’ – Foreign Office

The UK pledged to continue to assist Ukraine by implementing tough sanctions on Vladimir Putin’s regime.

Second P&O ferry detained after safety inspection, coastguard agency says

Second P&O ferry detained after safety inspection, coastguard agency says

The firm sparked outrage after sacking 800 seafarers without notice on March 17, amid plans to bring in cheaper agency staff.

P&O Ferries boss to appear before Holyrood committee

P&O Ferries boss to appear before Holyrood committee

Peter Hebblethwaite will face the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee.

Len McCluskey urges unions to use ‘leverage’ against P&O after sackings

Len McCluskey urges unions to use ‘leverage’ against P&O after sackings

The former Unite general secretary was speaking during a visit to Glasgow.

Downing Street parties timeline as fines expected to be issued soon

Downing Street parties timeline as fines expected to be issued soon

More than 100 questionnaires have been sent out to people at the reported gatherings, Scotland Yard said.

Thousands of children’s lives transformed thanks to work of Scottish charity

Thousands of children’s lives transformed thanks to work of Scottish charity

KidsOR was launched by husband-and-wife philanthropists Garreth and Nicola Wood, and in 2021.

Met expected to issue first tranche of partygate fines ‘imminently’

Met expected to issue first tranche of partygate fines ‘imminently’

The force is investigating 12 events, including as many as six which Prime Minister Boris Johnson is said to have attended.

NIO still consulting over controversial legacy proposals

NIO still consulting over controversial legacy proposals

Government announced plans last year to introduce legislation to create a statute of limitations which would end all Troubles-era prosecutions.

UK scientists’ breakthrough could save millions from drug-resistant infections

UK scientists’ breakthrough could save millions from drug-resistant infections

Researchers say they have developed new versions of the molecule teixobactin, which is thought to be able to kill bacteria but not mammalian tissue.

High-wire human pyramid tops bill at renovated Blackpool Tower Circus

High-wire human pyramid tops bill at renovated Blackpool Tower Circus

The venue has been given a £1 million upgrade, including the restoration of its ornate ceiling.

Immunocompromised may still get jabs over next 12 months, MPs told

Immunocompromised may still get jabs over next 12 months, MPs told

Dr Jenny Harries spoke about the rollout of vaccines during a meeting of the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee.

Northern Ireland Protocol ‘not sustainable’ in current format – Brandon Lewis

Northern Ireland Protocol ‘not sustainable’ in current format – Brandon Lewis

The Secretary of State said 200 GB businesses are not trading with Northern Ireland.

Government to ‘name and shame’ landlords with sub-par social housing

Government to ‘name and shame’ landlords with sub-par social housing

Plans are also in place to establish a ‘resident panel’ that will allow tenants to be heard ‘directly’ by those in power.

Philip’s wildlife, sporting, military and science charities among guests

Philip’s wildlife, sporting, military and science charities among guests

Two representatives from each of more than 210 charities have been invited to the memorial service at Westminster Abbey.

UK should ‘urgently’ repair EU relations to bolster security – think tank

UK should ‘urgently’ repair EU relations to bolster security – think tank

Chatham House warns Britain’s record has been ‘mixed’ when it comes to building resilience to global challenges.

Brexit has hit UK’s overseas trade, Sunak tells MPs

Brexit has hit UK’s overseas trade, Sunak tells MPs

The Chancellor said it was ‘inevitable’ that leaving the European Union would affect Britain’s trade with the bloc.

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