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A number of the papers lead with Matt Hancock’s appearance before the Covid Inquiry on Tuesday. The Metro reports that the “shamed” former health secretary, who resigned in 2021 after being caught kissing an aide in breach of lockdown rules, told the hearing that the UK’s pandemic preparations had been too concerned with the “consequences of disaster”. He said the plans had always assumed it would not be possible to stop a virus spreading, so had focused on questions like how to procure enough body bags or find space for the dead instead of how to suppress an outbreak.

Metro Front Page 5th of December 2025

A magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck the Lake District, the BGS confirmed. Tremors were felt across Cumbria and parts of Lancashire, rattling homes and prompting numerous reports. No significant damage or injuries were recorded, and activity subsided quickly.

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Metro Front Page 4th of December 2025

Parents are set to save up to £900 a year as the PM pledges to overhaul infant formula rules. Planned changes will allow price promotions, improve labelling and retailer guidance, and boost competition, helping families make informed choices and cut costs.

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Metro Front Page 3rd of December 2025

David Lammy faced criticism after signalling plans to end jury trials in some cases, arguing judge-only hearings would cut delays and costs. He also admitted officials had mistakenly released more offenders than previously disclosed.

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Metro Front Page 2nd of December 2025

Gary Lineker criticised activist Tommy Robinson for reposting a holiday video of him with a woman, calling it intrusive and misleading. The dispute escalated on social media, with Lineker questioning Robinson’s motives. It followed Lineker’s trip to Mexico for an event.

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