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What the papers say – January 12

What the papers say – January 12

What the papers say – January 12

12 January 2023

Various topics occupy Thursday’s front pages.


What is meningitis? The illness Jeff Beck contracted before his death

What is meningitis? The illness Jeff Beck contracted before his death

What is meningitis? The illness Jeff Beck contracted before his death

12 January 2023

Dr Tom Nutt said Beck’s sudden death was a reminder about the ‘devastating’ disease.


Barclay to meet health unions as leaders warn strikes could put patients at risk

Barclay to meet health unions as leaders warn strikes could put patients at risk

Barclay to meet health unions as leaders warn strikes could put patients at risk

12 January 2023

The Health Minister will meet representatives from the BMA, the hospital doctors’ union HCSA and the British Dental Association on Thursday.


Dolphins ‘shout’ over loud underwater noise to work together – study

Dolphins ‘shout’ over loud underwater noise to work together – study

Dolphins ‘shout’ over loud underwater noise to work together – study

12 January 2023

The intelligent, social animals rely on whistles and echolocation to hunt and reproduce.


King on first public engagement since release of Harry’s book

King on first public engagement since release of Harry’s book

King on first public engagement since release of Harry’s book

12 January 2023

Charles will meet people from charities and voluntary groups in Aberdeenshire on Thursday.


Ozzy Osbourne, Sir Brian May and Jimmy Page lead tributes to Jeff Beck

Ozzy Osbourne, Sir Brian May and Jimmy Page lead tributes to Jeff Beck

Ozzy Osbourne, Sir Brian May and Jimmy Page lead tributes to Jeff Beck

12 January 2023

Osbourne was among the first to pay tribute to Beck, writing that it had been ‘such an honour’ to know and play with him on his most recent album.


English language edition of Spare sells more than 1.4 million on day one

English language edition of Spare sells more than 1.4 million on day one

English language edition of Spare sells more than 1.4 million on day one

12 January 2023

It is being sold for £14, not the recommended retail price of £28, in places such as Waterstones and WH Smith as well as online at Amazon.


Sir Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood remember ‘groundbreaking’ guitarist Jeff Beck

Sir Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood remember ‘groundbreaking’ guitarist Jeff Beck

Sir Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood remember ‘groundbreaking’ guitarist Jeff Beck

12 January 2023

The renowned guitarist’s death, at the age of 78, was announced by his family in an online statement on Wednesday.


Disability benefits could continue after return to work under new plans

Disability benefits could continue after return to work under new plans

Disability benefits could continue after return to work under new plans

12 January 2023

The Government is considering measures to get people back into the workforce amid labour shortages.


Flood warnings issued as heavy rain and 60 mph wind expected in parts of UK

Flood warnings issued as heavy rain and 60 mph wind expected in parts of UK

Flood warnings issued as heavy rain and 60 mph wind expected in parts of UK

12 January 2023

The Met Office also urged people travelling on Wednesday night to ‘take extra time to make the journey a safe one’ amid strong, gusty winds.


Jeff Beck: Virtuoso guitarist and blues rock pioneer

Jeff Beck: Virtuoso guitarist and blues rock pioneer

Jeff Beck: Virtuoso guitarist and blues rock pioneer

11 January 2023

The guitarist was one of the leading figures of rock music in the 1960s and was a major influence on many of the stars who followed.


Rock’s biggest names pay tribute to ‘guitar master’ Jeff Beck

Rock’s biggest names pay tribute to ‘guitar master’ Jeff Beck

Rock’s biggest names pay tribute to ‘guitar master’ Jeff Beck

11 January 2023

Beck’s collaborators and contemporaries said the musician had ‘blazed a trail impossible to follow’ and hailed the ‘powerful influence’ he had had .


Harper: ‘Renewed offer’ on table at latest talks to avert further rail strikes

Harper: ‘Renewed offer’ on table at latest talks to avert further rail strikes

Harper: ‘Renewed offer’ on table at latest talks to avert further rail strikes

11 January 2023

The Transport Secretary indicated a revised deal will be proposed at Thursday’s crunch talks and raised hopes of a breakthrough within days.


Pioneering and influential rock guitarist Jeff Beck dies aged 78

Pioneering and influential rock guitarist Jeff Beck dies aged 78

Pioneering and influential rock guitarist Jeff Beck dies aged 78

11 January 2023

The Grammy-winning guitarist rose to prominence with rock band The Yardbirds.


Sadiq Khan criticises ‘denial and avoidance’ of Brexit’s ‘immense damage’

Sadiq Khan criticises ‘denial and avoidance’ of Brexit’s ‘immense damage’

Sadiq Khan criticises ‘denial and avoidance’ of Brexit’s ‘immense damage’

11 January 2023

The London Mayor will call for greater alignment with Europe, putting him at odds with Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.


Culture Secretary criticises comments made by Gary Lineker

Culture Secretary criticises comments made by Gary Lineker

Culture Secretary criticises comments made by Gary Lineker

11 January 2023

Michelle Donelan discussed BBC impartiality in light of remarks Lineker made about racism in America.


Varadkar hopes exclusion of McDonald from protocol talks is not ‘new precedent’

Varadkar hopes exclusion of McDonald from protocol talks is not ‘new precedent’

Varadkar hopes exclusion of McDonald from protocol talks is not ‘new precedent’

11 January 2023

The Sinn Fein leader was told she could not attend the meeting.


Met Office: Homes at risk of flooding as further heavy rainfall forecast

Met Office: Homes at risk of flooding as further heavy rainfall forecast

Met Office: Homes at risk of flooding as further heavy rainfall forecast

11 January 2023

The forecaster has warned that ‘some communities may be cut off by flooded roads’ due to torrential downpours.


Model Tatjana Patitz dies aged 56

Model Tatjana Patitz dies aged 56

Model Tatjana Patitz dies aged 56

11 January 2023

The model starred in the music video for George Michael’s hit Freedom!


Sunak vows to tackle NHS backlogs and illegal migration in party broadcast

Sunak vows to tackle NHS backlogs and illegal migration in party broadcast

Sunak vows to tackle NHS backlogs and illegal migration in party broadcast

11 January 2023

The Prime Minister reiterated some of the priorities announced in his new year’s speech.


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