The US President, Joe Biden, is reportedly considering lifting a ban on long-range missiles that could be fired into Russia by Ukraine, according to The Daily Telegraph. This policy change is in response to the discovery that Iran has been supplying Russia with ballistic missiles that are capable of reaching Ukraine. The issue will be discussed at a White House summit this week. Despite this, there have been concerns about possible escalation of conflict.
The Times also reports on the potential use of long-range missiles by Ukraine. Such a change would mark a crucial moment in the ongoing war, as the US has been hesitant to approve such a move due to fears that it would exacerbate tensions. However, this development could shift the balance of power and result in a significant change to the dynamics of the conflict.
In domestic news, The Guardian focuses on the successful parliamentary vote to restrict the number of pensioners entitled to receive winter fuel payments. The paper notes that dozens of Labour MPs abstained from the vote, and Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing calls to help the poorest in next month’s budget. The i also covers this story, reporting that the Labour leadership is now ready to pursue more contentious spending and tax decisions after defeating the rebellion.
Meanwhile, the Daily Express highlights the significant victory for Labour, whose winter fuel payment plans “sailed through the Commons” with a considerable majority. However, campaign groups and opposition MPs remain unified in the fight to keep the payment available to all pensioners.
In other news, Metro reports on a coroner’s ruling that there was no clear causal connection between a man’s appearance on TV’s Jeremy Kyle Show and his subsequent suicide. Host Jeremy Kyle has since spoken of the huge toll on him since the case, which led to the cancellation of the show in 2019.
The Financial Times leads with the European Court of Justice’s ruling that Apple must pay €13bn in taxes, overturning an earlier decision in the tech giant’s favour. The case relates to tax paid in Ireland in the past and concerns the rate of less than 1% that has been deemed to be “unlawful aid”.
Finally, the Daily Mirror covers an investigation into allegations of abusive behaviour made by actress Amanda Abbington against her Strictly dance partner, Giovanni Pernice. The paper reports that the show’s staff were required to hand over their phones so that their messages could be examined for any potential evidence related to the claims. Pernice has denied the allegations. The Daily Star changes the tune to a more upbeat note with the news that Smithy and Nessa from the popular BBC show Gavin and Stacey may be getting married in the show’s Christmas special
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