A Scotland Yard probe into “partygate” allegations has been welcomed by Boris Johnson as a way to “draw a line” under the fiasco, writes the Daily Express. 

Boris Johnson has warned Russia’s President Vladimir Putin that invading Ukraine will lead to a “painful, violent and bloody” war, reports the Daily Express. 

Boris Johnson understands major changes are needed to the culture at No 10 in order to deliver on his levelling-up pledge, according to an exclusive by the Daily Express. 

A “wonder pill” that fights both coronavirus and flu could be the next “exciting secret weapon” in the war on viruses, the Daily Express reports.

Millions could be in line for a £500 payout to help with soaring energy bills, leads the Daily Express.

The Daily Express highlights rallying calls of Tory MPs who rushed to Boris Johnson’s defence after former Brexit minister David Davis urged him to quit.

The Daily Express’s top story is on Tory MPs plotting to oust Boris Johnson after he apologised ten times for parties held at Downing Street.

The paper says urgent action is needed to prevent a looming cost-of-living crisis for millions as fuel bills could double.

Boris Johnson “will fight tooth and nail to save his political future,” the Daily Express says, citing comments from the Prime Minister’s allies.

Boris Johnson is under “immense pressure” to make amends to the Queen over parties thrown at No10 on the eve of Prince Philip’s funeral, according to the Daily Express.

The Queen has “cast Andrew adrift for the sake of the monarchy”, reports the Daily Express.

The Daily Express reports that Cabinet ministers “rallied around” Boris Johnson on Wednesday night after he apologised for attending a Downing Street drinks party during lockdown, with the embattled PM being urged to carry on leading the country out of the pandemic.

The Daily Express claims Boris Johnson will attempt to calm the “partygate” storm dominating the political agenda – and insists support for the PM is still strong within the Conservative party. 

Senior Conservatives are warning the prime minister to take immediate action to solve the cost of living crisis, writes the Daily Express.