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What the papers say – January 17

Rachel Vickers-Price — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 02:18:30 GMT

Here are the stories leading Friday’s newspapers.

Naomi Watts mourns Mulholland Drive director David Lynch: ‘He put me on the map’

Ellie Iorizzo — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 02:08:48 GMT

The US filmmaker died on Thursday at the age of 78.

Rod Stewart, Sting, Billie Eilish and Lady Gaga to perform concert for LA fires

Ellie Iorizzo — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 02:07:16 GMT

FireAid will take place in two venues in Los Angeles on January 30.

Calorie labelling on menus and food products has ‘small’ effect, review finds

Josie Clarke — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Labelling led to an average 1.8% reduction in the calories people bought – equating to 11 calories in a 600 calorie meal – or around two almonds.

Lammy and Nandy launch ‘soft power council’ to boost UK on global stage

Nina Lloyd — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:35:21 GMT

The Foreign Secretary and Culture Secretary will jointly chair the group.

Molly-Mae Behind It All: Everything we learned from her new documentary

India Block — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:01:46 GMT

In her new Prime show Molly-Mae confirms whether she wants to get back with her ex, and talks Harry Potter wedding themes, plus what happened with that £140 blazer fiasco

Molly-Mae: Behind It All on Prime Video review – a sad but uninformative look at the loneliness of a social media star

India Block — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:01:34 GMT

Revelations are drip-fed between bland girl-boss content in this rather bland documentary

Younger workers more likely to suffer burnout as generation gap grows – survey

Aine Fox — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:01:00 GMT

A charity said its survey findings show conversations are needed on changing attitudes and expectations around work.

National Trust planting 800 football pitches worth of woodlands over winter

Rebecca Speare-Cole — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:01:00 GMT

The project comes as part of wider efforts to tackle climate change and bring communities closer to nature.

Telecoms bills must now be in pounds and pence format to end ‘nasty surprises’

Josie Clarke — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Phone, broadband and pay TV providers are now banned from linking price rises to future rates of inflation.

Best and worst energy firms revealed as customer choice slowly returns

Josie Clarke — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:01:00 GMT

British Gas, Scottish Power and Ovo Energy languish at the bottom of the annual rankings compiled by Which?

Carbon dioxide rising at rates ‘incompatible’ with staying below 1.5C – study

Emily Beament — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Met Office says rises in atmospheric carbon dioxide are off-track for trajectories that keep global warming to 1.5C with no or little overshoot.

Transfer news LIVE! Mbeumo to Arsenal; Zubimendi agreed; Liverpool hijack Man Utd move for Dorgu

Jonathan Gorrie — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 23:40:13 GMT

Gunners ready to splash more cash as huge deal agreed

Benjamin Sesko to Arsenal: Striker agent says 'ask Mikel Arteta about that' amid January transfer links

Alex Young — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 23:35:22 GMT

The striker has long been of interest to the Gunners

Charlotte is seduced as The Traitors contestants banish another faithful

Casey Cooper-Fiske — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 23:03:38 GMT

In Thursday’s episode contestants travelled to a dolls’ house in the middle of the woods for a mission.

Family of Sara Sharif to lodge appeal against sentences for her murder

Harry Stedman — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:53:17 GMT

Urfan Sharif and Beinash Batool were jailed for life for Sara’s murder last month, with minimum terms of 40 years and 33 years respectively.

Taylor Swift: The destruction caused by LA wildfires is ‘heartbreaking’

Casey Cooper-Fiske — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:40:48 GMT

The 35-year-old star made the comments as she posted a list of organisations she has donated to.

Ipswich vs Man City: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Jonathan Gorrie — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:33:56 GMT

Premier League champions face tricky trip to Tractor Boys

Rail union calls off two strike days while Avanti West Coast talks continue

Alan Jones — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:30:21 GMT

RMT members have been taking industrial action in a dispute over rest-day working.

Keir Starmer to hold talks on new security treaty during visit to Poland

Caitlin Doherty — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:30:00 GMT

The Prime Minister has said that it is ‘time to take our partnership to the next level’ with Poland.

Thames Valley Police chief constable suspended amid misconduct investigation

Sam Hall — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:27:18 GMT

Jason Hogg was suspended with immediate effect amid an IOPC investigation.

Tories will consider means-testing triple-lock, Badenoch says

Nina Lloyd — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:25:52 GMT

The Conservative leader said that while in government the party had supported the system but that ‘we need to make sure we are growing’.

Neo-Nazi satanist jailed for six years for encouraging girls to kill themselves

William Warnes — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:25:03 GMT

Cameron Finnigan, 19, appeared before Mr Justice Jay at the Old Bailey on Thursday for sentencing.

Manchester United: Amad Diallo sends position message to Ruben Amorim after hat-trick

Alex Young — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:24:30 GMT

The youngster scored a first senior treble while playing at wing-back

Russia launches drone attack on Kyiv during Sir Keir Starmer's visit to Ukrainian capital

Sami Quadri — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:21:19 GMT

Air raid sirens and explosions rang out minutes after Starmer laid a wreath with President Zelensky at the Wall of Memorial in central Kyiv

PM: UK will discuss peacekeeping troops in Ukraine with allies

Nina Lloyd — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:16:49 GMT

The Prime Minister indicated he was speaking to international partners about the prospect of western soldiers monitoring any ceasefire.

Sean Brown murder has left ‘indelible stain’ on British state, court hears

David Young — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:13:29 GMT

A barrister for the GAA official’s family urged judges to reject a Government bid to overturn a court order compelling it to hold a public inquiry.

Manchester United 3-1 Southampton: Amad Diallo hat-trick stuns plucky Saints in thrilling finish

Alex Young — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:13:08 GMT

Saints were on course for a deserved win less than 10 minutes from time

Manchester United vs Southampton LIVE! Premier League result, match stream, latest updates today

Alex Young — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:11:58 GMT

Man Utd must back up good recent results against the league’s whipping boys

Former Bank boss Mark Carney announces bid to replace Canada’s Trudeau

Harry Stedman — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:07:25 GMT

Mr Carney headed up Britain’s central bank between 2013 and 2020 before being succeeded by Andrew Bailey.

UK will play its 'full part' in peacekeeping efforts in Ukraine, says Sir Keir Starmer

Josh Salisbury — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:55:43 GMT

Britain will discuss possible future deployment of peacekeeping forces with allies, Sir Keir Starmer said

Nicolas Cage leads tributes to ‘singular genius’ David Lynch after death aged 78

Casey Cooper-Fiske — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:41:17 GMT

Cage said he ‘never had more fun on a film set than working with David Lynch’.

David Lynch dies aged 78: Tributes pour in for legendary Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive director

Matt Watts — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:39:42 GMT

The filmmaker, writer and artist was Oscar-nominated for his films Blue Velvet, The Elephant Man and Mulholland Drive

Grooming inquiry timetable will bring ‘fundamental change’, say campaigners

Harry Stedman — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:26:11 GMT

Yvette Cooper said that the Government would lay out a clear timetable by Easter for implementing the recommendations in the IICSA’s final report.

Sir Sadiq Khan dons ceremonial gown as he celebrates another honour

Josh Salisbury — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:20:58 GMT

Labour mayor awarded honorary business doctorate by University of East London just weeks after knighthood

Molly-Mae Hague joined by family and Maura Higgins at documentary screening

Casey Cooper-Fiske — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 20:35:55 GMT

The show will air on Prime Video on Friday.

Bruce Willis thanks LA wildfires first responders in rare video following dementia diagnosis

Josh Salisbury — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 20:17:05 GMT

Die Hard star was filmed shaking hands with those responding to LA wildifires in rare public outing

Tory-Reform merger to beat Labour ruled out by Kemi Badenoch

David Lynch — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 20:14:30 GMT

Reform UK has overtaken the Tories in a series of opinion polls in recent weeks, and is within touching distance of Labour’s lead with the public.

Ross Kemp to front EastEnders 40th anniversary special as he returns to soap

Charlotte McLaughlin — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 20:00:00 GMT

Anita Dobson, who played landlady Angie Watts in the 1980s, and Pam St Clement, best known as Pat Butcher, will appear in the programme.

Parents make knife crime vow as teenager convicted of Elianne Andam murder

Emily Pennink — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:53:32 GMT

Hassan Sentamu had admitted manslaughter but denied murder on the basis that his autism affected his self-control.

New row erupts over China's plan for London super embassy as ministers intervene to force it through

Rachael Burford — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:49:19 GMT

Yvette Cooper and David Lammy were accused of attempting ‘to influence an independent inquiry’

Local reviews into grooming will get answers and bring change, says Cooper

Aine Fox — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:35:24 GMT

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said local reviews would provide more answers and change than a nationwide probe.

Best skateboards for beginners in 2025 tried and tested

Lucy Cotterill — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:23:34 GMT

Skateboards that’ll have you rolling around (and mastering tricks) in no time

Best chore jackets for men and women for an effortless silhouette

Saskia Kemsley — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:18:48 GMT

Ranging from traditional denim to the technicolour, errands have never looked so good thanks to these classic shackets

Keir Starmer tells school children Roy Of The Rovers is his favourite book

Caitlin Doherty — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:16:36 GMT

The Prime Minister also said his favourite football player is Arsenal star Martin Odegaard.

Best muscle rubs for instant relief and muscle recovery

Laura Forsyth — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:15:16 GMT

Soothe, repair, and relax

Reporting of vaccine side-effects should be mandatory – Tory former minister

Rhiannon James — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:10:22 GMT

Esther McVey said there was a ‘gross underreporting’ of unintended impacts of vaccines to the medicines regulator.

Best concealers for mature skin that brighten and hydrate

Anjana Gosai — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:09:59 GMT

Our top picks to disguise blemishes and dark circles

Things to do in London this weekend, from Nickle Boys to Francis Bacon

Mike Daw — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:09:58 GMT

Mike Daw returns with his pick of the best things to see, do and hear this weekend

Best cherry fragrances: From cherry blossom to black cherry-based perfumes

Ellie Davis — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:08:36 GMT

The fun and fruity ingredient dominating the perfume space right now

SHOKZ OpenRun Pro 2 review: can these bone conduction sports headphones bring the bass?

Saskia Kemsley — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:08:26 GMT

Designed to loop around the back of your head and hook over the top of your ears, they may not be traditional, but these open-ear headphones are taking the running world by storm

Best barrel leg jeans for women: the unlikely denim superstar of 2025

Saskia Kemsley — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:08:23 GMT

The balloon-like silhouette is set to enjoy another season of overwhelming popularity

Best online food shopping: luxury, artisan and specialist ingredients with UK delivery

Abha Shah — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:08:11 GMT

Stomach rumbling? Abha Shah presents the ultimate foodie directory

Linda Nolan's sister says cancer wasn't cause of her death in emotional tribute to singer

Josh Salisbury — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:05:40 GMT

Maureen Nolan said family was ‘heartbroken’ by death of sister Linda at age 65

Cooper looking at ‘different ways’ to haul witnesses before grooming inquiries

Will Durrant — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:44:55 GMT

The Home Secretary said Government is working with the Cabinet Office to draw up new accountability arrangements.

Sadiq Khan says second runway at Gatwick would destroy rationale for Heathrow expansion

Noah Vickers — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:33:13 GMT

The mayor said he understood ‘the importance of aviation to our economy’ while stressing the need to ‘recognise the crisis we face in terms of climate’

Revenue and Customs workers to strike in pay dispute

Alan Jones — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:22:21 GMT

They will take action on the last two days of the month.

Elianne was standing up for friend ‘doing what she thought was right’

Emily Pennink — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:16:25 GMT

The teenager had planned to become a human rights lawyer, police who investigated her killing said.

Full details of Sadiq Khan's new budget as mayor prioritises crime after Tory 'wrecking ball' to police

Ross Lydall — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:16:04 GMT

Spending plans revealed for Met police, London fire brigade and TfL

Best vitamin B12 supplements that are expert-approved

Ellie Davis — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:05:29 GMT

The nutrient is linked to cognitive health, energy, vision and the formation of red blood cells

OPINION - An economy making unhappy noises, major own goals... Rachel Reeves needs a vibe shift

Jonathan Prynn — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:02:13 GMT

A former Health Secretary once told me, with an understandable degree of despair, about the frustrations of being in ultimate charge of the NHS. He had all the policy levers at his disposal in his office, but however many he pushed, or pulled, nothing he did seemed to make any difference to anything going on at hospital or GP surgery level.

Anne to mark non-combat work by black South Africans during First World War

Tony Jones — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:01:07 GMT

The Princess Royal is president of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Medieval-style self-built commuter 'castle' in Crawley to go to auction for £1 million

Meghann Murdock — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:00:19 GMT

Take on a planning battle from your very own fortress in the West Sussex commuter belt

Kelly Cates: Lying to friends about Match Of The Day role was ‘horrendous’

Naomi Clarke — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:59:11 GMT

Cates, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman will be the new presenters of the BBC’s flagship football show.

Shocking moment gang of 'misfits' carry out savage attack on transgender teenager lured to London rollerdisco

Tristan Kirk — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:59:06 GMT

The victim of the transphobic attack asked for footage of the brutal assault to be released to show reality of hate crime

The best CBD-infused drinks for relaxation, focus and energy

Georgie Darling — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:56:35 GMT

The CBD craze just continues to grow and grow

Tasha Ghouri says ‘it’s a shame’ Chris McCausland cannot be on Strictly tour

Charlotte McLaughlin — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:53:30 GMT

McCausland is on a comedy tour after winning Strictly.

You season five trailer shows killer Joe Goldberg going ‘back to where it began’

Casey Cooper-Fiske — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:49:38 GMT

The final season will be released on Netflix on April 24.

Southwark Council sparks backlash after spending £31m on consultants and agency staff in under 10 months

Robert Firth — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:45:33 GMT

Figures uncovered by Southwark Liberal Democrats show that council chiefs spent £2 million on consultants alone since April 2024

Best first aid kits to keep at home or in the car

Cordelia Aspinall — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:44:52 GMT

Always be prepared, wherever you are

Chancellor urges regulators to ‘tear down’ red tape in bid for growth

Henry Saker-Clark — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:41:46 GMT

It came after fresh data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that the UK economy grew by a weaker-than-expected 0.1% in November.

Joe Biden's plans after his presidency: 'I'm not going away'

Maryam Kara — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:41:33 GMT

Biden may not be entering into a slow retirement just yet

Keir Starmer’s A-list new look: ‘tech bro’ t-shirts, €195 Ferragamo ties and a Mark Kermode quiff

Joe Bromley — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:40:18 GMT

The Prime Minister’s new clothes? They’re not all bad, insiders tell Joe Bromley

Man jailed for six-and-a-half years for abusing partner who killed herself

Pat Hurst — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:40:03 GMT

Ryan Wellings was cleared of the manslaughter of Kiena Dawes but found guilty of assault and coercive and controlling behaviour.

Labour MP calls for law change to protect children born from rape

Rhiannon James — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:35:42 GMT

Natalie Fleet, who previously disclosed she is a victim of grooming, pressed for further protection for those who have a child with their groomer.

Best hair towels for supremely silky locks

Tania Leslau — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:31:45 GMT

Protect your precious locks

Man charged after bus hit railway bridge

Lucinda Cameron — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:28:08 GMT

Police said the man will appear in court at a later date.

Best argan oil for hair that’s soft, smooth and frizz-free

Georgie Darling — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:19:21 GMT

Your hair’s new BFF

Fifth teenager charged over murder of 17-year-old near bus station

Matthew George — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:16:12 GMT

Thomas Taylor was attacked by a group of males.

Reward and fresh appeal for information over murder of James Akinwande in 1994

Helen William — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:12:43 GMT

The 18-year-old was chased, beaten and stabbed by a group of men after leaving the Vox nightclub in Brixton, south London.

Five youths jailed for ‘sickening’ transphobic attack

George Lithgow — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:11:04 GMT

The judge said the incident in Harrow, north-west London, last February had been motivated by a ‘distorted notion of revenge’.

Nintendo Switch 2 experience events: How to be among the first to play the new console

Saqib Shah — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:10:11 GMT

Nintendo has announced a total of 15 demo events across Europe, North America, Oceania and Asia

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announces local grooming gangs inquiries after mounting pressure

Rachael Burford — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:08:45 GMT

The reviews will focus on the ‘cultural drivers’ of child sexual exploitation gangs and police forces will be asked to reopen "cold cases"

Met officer’s ‘disastrous’ claim may prevent 300 rogue police being sacked, force warns

Anthony France — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:08:41 GMT

Sergeant Lino Di Maria lost his vetting clearance after allegations of rape, domestic abuse and sex in public car parks

Call for urgent NHS reform to stop patients ‘dying in corridors’ ...The Standard podcast

Mark Blunden and Rachelle Abbott — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:08:02 GMT

Luxury stocks rally globally amid signs of recovery in demand

Alex Daniel — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:07:51 GMT

Watches of Switzerland and Burberry’s share prices climbed after Cartier-owner Richemont posted booming sales.

Dragons’ Den 2025: Who are the judges and guest judges for season 22?

Ben Travis — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:02:10 GMT

The business reality TV show is back for another season - with a ferocious line-up of investors

Best pencil cases for stationery enthusiasts

Saskia Kemsley — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:00:54 GMT

Got a pencil full of lead?

Former Pc cleared of rape found to have committed gross misconduct

Ben Mitchell — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:00:52 GMT

The 51-year-old has been placed on the College of Policing’s list of barred officers.

Six and a half years for abusive ‘monster’ whose partner took her own life

Pat Hurst — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:58:01 GMT

Ryan Wellings was convicted of coercive and controlling behaviour and assault but acquitted of the manslaughter of Kiena Dawes.

What is drill music? The rap movement taking London by storm

Nuray Bulbul — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:50:12 GMT

Drill music has been around since the early 2010s and has become a dominant force in London’s urban music culture

Blue Origin launch: Jeff Bezos rivals Elon Musk in the billionaire space race ...Tech and Science Daily podcast

Rachelle Abbott and Mark Blunden — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:46:57 GMT

Who is Mike Amesbury, the Runcorn MP who admitted assault over street punch?

Nina Lloyd — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:46:21 GMT

Amesbury served in a number of frontbench positions between 2018 and 2023 under Sir Keir Starmer and Jeremy Corbyn.

Nintendo Switch 2 officially revealed: everything we know about the new console

Andrew Williams and Saqib Shah — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:44:12 GMT

Excitement is growing in anticipation of the release of the upgraded gaming device, and its rumoured features and games

Home Secretary announces local reviews into grooming gangs

Aine Fox — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:44:00 GMT

Yvette Cooper addressed the House of Commons on Thursday.

Bayern issue transfer update as Chelsea look to swap Christopher Nkunku for Mathys Tel

Alex Young — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:40:34 GMT

The two forwards have been linked with swapping places

Starmer says UK prepared to play a role in guaranteeing Ukrainian security

David Hughes — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:39:04 GMT

But Sir Keir said the current focus was on ensuring Ukraine was in a position of strength rather than any future peacekeeping mission.

Ministers and emergency services to hold national test of pandemic preparedness

David Lynch — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:38:59 GMT

Blue light services will join senior ministers in the first test of pandemic preparedness in nearly a decade.

Coleen Rooney praises Wayne’s support at home after Plymouth exit as she shares unconventional fitness secret

Lisa McLoughlin — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:29:51 GMT

The TV personality shared insights about her family life and fitness at the launch of her new range with Applied Nutrition

Lammy urged by MPs to say when Government will recognise Palestinian state

Harry Taylor — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:29:48 GMT

Foreign Secretary faces repeated questions from MPs on when the UK will officially recognise Palestine