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Boris Johnson has been questioned by the senior civil servant, Sue Gray, investigating the "partygate" allegations.

There is plenty of coverage though of the prime minister's fightback - reportedly called "operation red meat".

what it describes as one of the populist announcements designed to shore up Mr Johnson's premiership.

The paper explains that he intends to put the Royal Navy in charge of stemming the number of migrant boats crossing the Channel. But the Times acknowledges that some critics question how effective the navy's intervention can be, given the vast majority of migrants are already intercepted before landing on the South Coast.

Another of the measures - the announcement that the Â鶹ԼÅÄ licence fee will be frozen then abolished in 2027 - .

The paper says the prime minister has been accused of targeting the corporation to try to save his own skin. Its columnist, the Â鶹ԼÅÄ needs to be bold in reminding people of its national worth.

the licence fee could be replaced with a household levy, with the poorest exempt.

However, the move to scrap the current fee, arguing that in an era of streaming services it feels as "archaic as a black-and-white TV set".

Mr Johnson's red meat initiatives - picturing him clutching a string of sausages. It is among many to mention the prime minister will ban boozing in Downing Street and fire failing advisers to draw a line under partygate.

of preparing "to throw a bunch of civil servants under the bus" in order to survive.

The i newspaper's headline is "operation dead meat". some senior Tories believe his plans will not be enough to regain voters' trust.

On its front page, Sir Keir Starmer was "forced on to the defensive" when questioned about a picture of him holding a beer in a Labour constituency office in April last year. During a TV interview, the Labour leader insisted he was working and there was no breach of the Covid rules.

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The leader writers remain concerned by the Russian military build-up on Ukraine's border and the threat of invasion.

western democracies should use the lull in the crisis to help President Putin retreat from his nationalistic demands.

he would risk serious economic costs from western sanctions if he launched an attack - but is worried he now listens to a narrow circle who feed his prejudices.

Finally, the the discovery of a rare gold coin by a metal detectorist in Devon.

The item was minted in 1257 and features an image of the then King - Henry III. It is the first of its kind to be found in more than 260 years and is expected to sell at auction for at least £400,000.