Metro

Boris Johnson’s hope of ending England’s final coronavirus restrictions on 21 February makes the front page of Metro.

Footballer’s wife Rebekah Vardy branded Coleen Rooney a “nasty b****” in a string of vile WhatsApp messages, and said she would “love” to leak stories to the press about her, Metro writes.  

Metro writes that Boris Johnson has been accused of endangering Sir Keir Starmer’s life after the Labour leader was surrounded by a mob shouting that he protected paedophiles such as Jimmy Savile. 

Metro reports that the cost of living crisis could see food prices rise 5% within weeks, according to Tesco chairman John Allan. 

The Metro also warns that families are facing the worst cost of living crisis in a generation as gas bills rise 54% amid surging inflation. 

Boris Johnson’s phone call with Vladimir Putin makes the front of Metro.

Metro leads with the results of an investigation into the behaviour of police officers who sent racist, sexist, and homophobic text messages to each other.

The paper highlights the verdict of Sue Gray’s report that there were “failures of leadership” in Downing Street.

Metro reports that Boris Johnson is facing another backlash from his backbenchers after confirming that an April tax hike will go ahead.

Metro reports on millions of people returning to workplaces, as some of the last COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.