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What the papers say – January 24

What the papers say – January 24

The front pages are dominated by stories on the coronavirus vaccine rollout.

Prisoners will not jump jab queue as ‘Levi Bellfield offered vaccine’

Prisoners will not jump jab queue as ‘Levi Bellfield offered vaccine’

Those aged over 70, health and social care workers and clinically extremely vulnerable people are highest in the priority list.

Special relationship forms part of discussion in call between Biden and Johnson

Special relationship forms part of discussion in call between Biden and Johnson

It is reported that Mr Johnson is the first European leader to have spoken to the new president.

Majority across UK think Scotland will be independent within 10 years

Majority across UK think Scotland will be independent within 10 years

The findings highlight some of the difficulties facing Boris Johnson as he struggles to keep the country together.

Appeal after road safety police officer mannequin ‘kidnapped’ from his post

Appeal after road safety police officer mannequin ‘kidnapped’ from his post

Allan was placed on the A93 to deter people from speeding as they drive into Braemar.

Keep following the rules after you get Covid jab, Van-Tam tells public

Keep following the rules after you get Covid jab, Van-Tam tells public

The deputy chief medical officer for England says people risk spread the disease if they ease up once they are vaccinated.

Boris Johnson has first call with new US president Joe Biden

Boris Johnson has first call with new US president Joe Biden

The PM ‘warmly welcomed’ the president’s decision to rejoin the Paris climate change accord and the World Health Organisation.

Residents plead with PM to upgrade defences after town flooded for third year

Residents plead with PM to upgrade defences after town flooded for third year

Boris Johnson claimed he would “get Bewdley done” in 2020 but more permanent flood defences are yet to be put in place.

Three city workers arrested amid £6 million bounce back loan fraud probe

Three city workers arrested amid £6 million bounce back loan fraud probe

The suspects are believed to have used false documents to claim support intended for small businesses struggling during the pandemic.

Customers rally for coffee shop ‘completely destroyed’ by flooding

Customers rally for coffee shop ‘completely destroyed’ by flooding

‘Everything we have all worked for over the past three years is completely destroyed,’ said Sophie France.

Asymptomatic testing rollout targeted at people unable to work from home

Asymptomatic testing rollout targeted at people unable to work from home

Dozens of employers are offering rapid testing to those without symptoms.

Man arrested over attempted abduction of five-year-old boy

Man arrested over attempted abduction of five-year-old boy

The force previously put out a CCTV image of the suspect in a bid to track him down.

Five new weather warnings for snow and ice overnight – Met Office

Five new weather warnings for snow and ice overnight – Met Office

Further heavy rainfall, which caused flooding in the wake of Storm Christoph, is not forecast until next Wednesday but low temperatures are expected.

Another 32 vaccination sites set to open across England

Another 32 vaccination sites set to open across England

The new sites bring the total number of mass vaccination centres to 49, along with 70 pharmacies, 1,000 GP surgeries and 250 hospitals.

Ian Rankin tells of ‘tough’ year being unable to hug disabled son

Ian Rankin tells of ‘tough’ year being unable to hug disabled son

Kit is living in a care facility, and the author and his family have been unable to visit him properly due to the pandemic.

Faith leaders ‘vital’ in encouraging vaccine take-up – Robert Jenrick

Faith leaders ‘vital’ in encouraging vaccine take-up – Robert Jenrick

The Communities Secretary visited the UK’s first vaccination centre opened up at a mosque in Birmingham.

Wales left with mountain to climb to meet vaccination targets

Wales left with mountain to climb to meet vaccination targets

Less than 40% of those aged over 80 had received a jab by Friday morning, with the government hoping to have 70% of this group vaccinated by Monday.

US talk show host and famed interviewer Larry King dies aged 87

US talk show host and famed interviewer Larry King dies aged 87

The TV star had reportedly been in hospital with Covid-19.

In Pictures: Surf’s up – hardy souls brave the elements

In Pictures: Surf’s up – hardy souls brave the elements

Surfers and paddleboarders took to the sea on Saturday.

Second 14-year-old boy arrested in teenager murder probe

Second 14-year-old boy arrested in teenager murder probe

Police said 15-year-old Keon Lincoln was set upon by a group of youths with weapons in Handsworth on Thursday.

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