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Oxfam continues to make headlines in Wednesday’s papers, while Boris Johnson and Barry Bennell also appear on the fronts.
The Times leads with the latest developments in the Oxfam sex scandal, reporting that the charity’s director in Haiti – Roland van Hauwermeiren – had already been investigated for allegedly using prostitutes while working for another charity.
Brexit leads the Daily Telegraph, with Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson set to warn about the dangers of Brussels continuing to have influence over laws in the UK following the country’s exit from the bloc, saying it could damage trade deals.
Barry Bennell leads the Guardian after the former football coach was found guilty of multiple sex offences against boys while working at Manchester City and Crewe Alexandra.
The Financial Times leads on South Africa, where Jacob Zuma has been told to step down as president by the African National Congress.
The i carries a preview of Boris Johnson’s speech, which is entitled The Road to Brexit: A United Kingdom.
The Independent runs with claims the Government is “woefully underprepared” to deal with changes to immigration after Brexit.
Oxfam leads the Daily Mail, which says that more than 1,000 people have cancelled their standing orders to the charity as part of a “backlash”.
Arlene Foster: ‘No stand-alone Irish language act’
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-43048025
Irish language debate hinders hope of Stormont breakthrough
https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/irish-language-debate-hinders-hopes-of-stormont-powersharing-breakthrough-36600857.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-43048025
Why do some Unionists fear Irish language act
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/why-do-some-unionists-fear-the-irish-language-1.3391306
Paedophile-hunter groups may face charges, says PSNI
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-43049316
I heard a voice and I was healed, nun on Lourdes
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/i-heard-a-voice-and-i-was-healed-nun-78-makes-miracle-recovery-at-lourdes-36602138.html
Ash Wednesday and how it has fallen on Valentine’s Day for the first time since the Second World War.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/02/13/celebrate-valentines-day-tonight-fast-ash-wednesday-tomorrow/
Article on Shrove Tuesday.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-43044272
Further coverage of sexual misconduct allegations involving Oxfam. Includes comment on BBC Radio 4 Thought for the Day by Bishop of Burnley, Philip North.
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/oxfam-scandal-charitys-chief-to-face-grilling-by-mps-as-sex-abuse-scandal-widens-a3765416.html
Video interview with Rev Sara-Jane Stevens, of St Matthew’s Church, Worthing, on the grief felt by the community after three young people were killed in a helicopter crash in the Grand Canyon.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-sussex-43046468/grand-canyon-crash-worthing-community-is-in-grief
Reports on ruling by Chancellor of the Diocese of Gloucester, on an application for a coat of arms display in Gloucestershire village church. The village is thought to have inspired some of Jane Austen’s greatest works.
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