The Daily Telegraph
Friday, 6 February 2026
Crotchgate, Tax Woes, and Cathy: Today's Headlines
Friday, 6 February 2026
Angela Rayner's prospects for Downing Street are under threat due to a tax inquiry, coinciding with national reports indicating Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces significant pressure and accusations of dictatorial behaviour from Boris Johnson over delayed local elections. The political fallout from the Mandelson scandal continues, with some MPs questioning Starmer's leadership.
Internationally, the "Crotchgate scandal" at the Winter Olympics, depicted by a ski jumper mid-flight, involves an investigation into alleged performance advantages. A large image features actress Margot Robbie at the British premiere of "Wuthering Heights," where she portrays Cathy Earnshaw. Other notable stories include an NHS trust recruiting a nurse to specialise in cousin marriage support for Bradford, the potential negative impact of a trail hunt ban on rural pubs, and several African nations agreeing to take back illegal migrants following UK visa threats. Bitcoin has also experienced a record plunge amid an AI market rout.
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