Saturday’s UK newspaper front pages: 20 January 2024

The Independent

Fujitsu knew of defects in the Horizon IT system that was used by the Post Office for nearly two decades, its European boss has admitted, The Independent says.

Daily Express

The Daily Express leads with an emotional plea from television presenter Esther Rantzen for assisted dying laws to be debated by MPs.

Daily Mirror

The Daily Mirror splashes with Tata Steel axing nearly 3,000 jobs after the Conservatives handed the firm £500m to build furnaces at Port Talbot needing fewer staff.

The Daily Telegraph

Under a Home Office scheme, Channel migrants have been given the right to work in sectors including care, construction and agriculture, The Daily Telegraph says.

The Guardian

The Guardian leads with vital legal protections for the environment and human health being destroyed in post-Brexit departures from EU legislation, according to analysis by the paper.

Daily Star

The Daily Star leads with the Pope’s exorcist believing politicians and big bosses are often possessed.

The Times

The Times reports that Britain’s army will have fewer than 70,000 soldiers within two years, leading to European and American generals questioning whether the country can still be considered a top-level fighting force.

Daily Mail

Health chiefs have warned an urgent vaccination drive is needed to ward off a growing wave of measles outbreaks, the Daily Mail reports.

i Weekend

A new poll has found the public believe Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda plan will not work or win power for the Conservative Party, according to the i Weekend.

FT Weekend

The FT Weekend splashes on Jeremy Hunt set to be handed a multimillion-pound boost by official forecasters, paving the way for a package of pre-election tax cuts.

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