Sunday newspaper round-up: Brexit, Vale, John Lewis, Huawei, TalkTalk, Revolut

Tory Brexiteers have delivered peace terms to Theresa May, outlining the price she must pay to secure their support for her Brexit deal in the crunch Commons showdown within days. The European Research Group (ERG) of hardliners, led by Jacob Rees-Mogg, have drawn up “three tests” the government must meet if the prime minister hopes to win the vote due as early as this week. - The Sunday Times

Tony Blair said he has a “great deal of sympathy” for the “courageous” breakaway group of MPs who quit the Labour party two weeks ago. The former Prime Minister said he is in touch with The Independent Group, but insisted he plans to stay in the Labour party. - Sunday Telegraph

The boss of the Brazilian iron ore mining firm Vale has resigned, following growing public and political anger over the collapse of a dam in which at least 186 people died. Fabio Schvartsman and several other senior executives resigned on a “temporary” basis on Saturday after prosecutors recommended their dismissal. - Observer

The number of businesses being wound up has soared to the highest level for five years as firms fight to deal with rising interest rates and Brexit disruption. The total number of liquidations – when businesses are closed rather than restructured through an administration process – jumped by 10% to 14,270 last year. - Mail on Sunday

The departing boss of insurer Direct Line and the outgoing chief executive of travel retailer SSP are in the running to succeed Sir Charlie Mayfield as chairman of the John Lewis Partnership. Paul Geddes and Kate Swann are among external candidates for one of retail’s most high-profile roles. - The Sunday Times

The Government is drawing up strict new security rules for telecoms operators to prevent them using equipment from the controversial Chinese technology maker Huawei across more than half their networks. The plans are crystallising at the centre of a review of the telecoms ­supply chain launched to address fears that Beijing could exploit its influence over Huawei to intercept or disrupt critical communications. - Sunday Telegraph

A surge in UKIP membership is shifting the party decisively towards the far right, as long-standing moderates are replaced by entrants attracted by an anti-Islam agenda based on street protest. Membership has risen by about 50% over the 12 months from a low point a year ago, rapidly reshaping the party in the image of its leader, Gerard Batten, who describes Islam as “a death cult” and has appointed the anti-Muslim activist Tommy Robinson as an adviser. - Observer

Many disgruntled TalkTalk customers are refusing to pay a new £4 monthly charge the telecoms provider has introduced for its TV service. The fee was introduced last month and automatically added to bills. But some customers are pushing back against the decision by opting out of the revamped TV service which offers ‘entertainment extras’ and an ‘on-the-go’ service via a mobile app. - Mail on Sunday

One of the biggest contractors on HS2 has launched legal action over what it claims was a botched tender, in the latest embarrassment for transport secretary Chris Grayling. American giant Bechtel has lodged a High Court claim against the £56bn north-south rail line after losing out on a £1.3bn contract to build Old Oak Common station in west London. - The Sunday Times

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is seeking answers from Revolut, the UK's fastest growing digital bank, amid questions over its compliance procedures. The Telegraph revealed this week that for three months last year, a system used by the London-based startup to prevent money laundering and other illegal activity was switched off. - Sunday Telegraph

Charities have said British farmers are increasingly at risk of suicide owing in part to uncertainty over Brexit and the impact of bad weather. Distressed farmers have made dozens of calls to crisis networks and some have been placed on “suicide watch”, according to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU). - Observer

Jeremy Corbyn has had an egg thrown at him by an allegedly pro-Brexit campaigner during a visit to a mosque in his constituency. The Labour leader was visiting Finsbury Park Mosque in north London today when he was targeted. It is understood he was unharmed unhurt by the incident at the Muslim Welfare Centre, where he had earlier met worshippers, and continued with his planned itinerary. - Mail on Sunday

The Labour peer drafted in to deal with the anti-semitism crisis in the party has admitted that “stone cold” cases of hatred have been brushed under the carpet and vowed to reopen them so the culprits can be kicked out. Lord Falconer warned Jeremy Corbyn that he has no prospect of becoming prime minister unless he stamps out the conspiratorial world view that fuels Jewish hatred on the far left. - The Sunday Times

E-cigarettes are creating a generation of nicotine addicts, top scientists warn, as they accuse Public Health England of “walking around with blinders on”. Teenagers are at particular risk from vaping due to the effects of nicotine on brain development, one leading academic in the field has said. - Sunday Telegraph

During the British winter, the thought of two weeks in a coastal villa with soul-stirring views of the sea and a huge pool to bask in is enough to offset the drudgery until the holidays start. For a growing number of people, however, their yearly break is turning into a nightmare as they find that the property they have paid thousands for does not exist and the website through which they booked it has disappeared. - Observer

Millionaire plumber Charlie Mullins paid himself £3.3m in dividends last year, new accounts show. Revenues at Pimlico Plumbers flowed up 26% to £43.4m in the year to May 2018. Pre-tax profits dipped from £4.8m to £4.2m. - Mail on Sunday