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What the papers say – February 11

What the papers say – February 11

Vaccination angles dominate the Thursday front pages, as well as updates on the building cladding row.

UK should be ‘more or less free’ of coronavirus crisis by Christmas – scientist

UK should be ‘more or less free’ of coronavirus crisis by Christmas – scientist

Professor John Edmunds also said it would be ‘touch and go’ whether the R number would rise above one if schools reopen on March 8.

Robert Jenrick defends plan to end cladding scandal amid criticism

Robert Jenrick defends plan to end cladding scandal amid criticism

His announcement drew a furious response, with critics – including some Tories – warning it fails to address the problems faced by residents.

Sunshine and snow showers to follow ‘extreme freeze’ overnight – Met Office

Sunshine and snow showers to follow ‘extreme freeze’ overnight – Met Office

Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice are in place for much of the UK on Thursday after overnight temperatures could hit a 10-year record low.

Michael Gove and Maros Sefcovic to meet over NI Protocol

Michael Gove and Maros Sefcovic to meet over NI Protocol

In a letter to Mr Gove, Mr Sefcovic stated the protocol is the only way to protect the Good Friday Agreement.

Horse ‘recovering well’ after getting stuck up to neck in deep swamp

Horse ‘recovering well’ after getting stuck up to neck in deep swamp

The RSPCA has said a horse is recovering but ‘understandably spooked’ after getting trapped in a bog in Wales.

Mayor faces no-confidence vote after chaotic Handforth Parish Council meeting

Mayor faces no-confidence vote after chaotic Handforth Parish Council meeting

The motion against Barry Burkhill calls for his term of office as mayor to ‘cease immediately’.

Northern Ireland Protocol ‘only way to protect the Good Friday Agreement’

Northern Ireland Protocol ‘only way to protect the Good Friday Agreement’

The European Commission’s vice president described the protocol as ‘our mutually agreed legal obligation’.

Second teenager arrested over fatal stabbing of ex-Tory activist’s son

Second teenager arrested over fatal stabbing of ex-Tory activist’s son

Sven Badzak, 22, died in an attack in Kilburn, north-west London, on Saturday.

Future vaccine programe may only target at risk groups – expert

Future vaccine programe may only target at risk groups – expert

Future programmes may mimic the flu jab scheme.

Proposals for health and social care reform to build on work done amid pandemic

Proposals for health and social care reform to build on work done amid pandemic

Plans will be set out by Matt Hancock on Thursday.

Laura Kuenssberg caught complaining PM did not answer her question at briefing

Laura Kuenssberg caught complaining PM did not answer her question at briefing

The BBC political editor expressed her frustration, which was caught on mic during Wednesday’s coronavirus briefing.

Lifting lockdown must be done with ‘caution’, warns science chief

Lifting lockdown must be done with ‘caution’, warns science chief

Sir Patrick Vallance said it is ‘crucial’ to establish the trajectory of the Covid-19 outbreak.

Warning of ‘extreme freeze’ as cold spell bites

Warning of ‘extreme freeze’ as cold spell bites

Forecasters said sub-zero temperatures were expected across the UK overnight.

New grandmother Sarah, Duchess of York references grannies on storytime channel

New grandmother Sarah, Duchess of York references grannies on storytime channel

Her daughter Princess Eugenie gave birth to a son on Tuesday.

PM: People wanting to book summer holiday must be ‘patient’

PM: People wanting to book summer holiday must be ‘patient’

Boris Johnson said it is ‘too early’ to know what rules will be in place over the summer.

Legal experts join senior Tory in condemning prison plans for Covid travel liars

Legal experts join senior Tory in condemning prison plans for Covid travel liars

Sir Charles Walker told Boris Johnson to rein in Cabinet ministers ‘very, very quickly’.

Global farmed salmon industry producing ‘environmental and social costs’

Global farmed salmon industry producing ‘environmental and social costs’

New analysis from Just Economics into fish farming puts cumulative costs since 2013 at almost £36 billion (50 billion dollars).

‘Like Groundhog Day’ – Prisoners describe sentences during the pandemic

‘Like Groundhog Day’ – Prisoners describe sentences during the pandemic

An inspection report has warned of the problems that disrupting routines behind bars could cause.

Banner threat to Gerry Adams being investigated as hate crime

Banner threat to Gerry Adams being investigated as hate crime

It appeared at the front railings of Belfast City Hall on Saturday.

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