Monday’s front pages cover the looming energy crisis, as gas prices soar and fears grow. A number of the papers cover the deaths of football legend Jimmy Greaves and actor John Challis.
Day: 20 September 2021
The Financial Times reports that the UK’s largest energy suppliers are requesting a multibillion-pound emergency support package from the government.
The Daily Mirror pays tribute to “one of England’s greatest strikers”, Jimmy Greaves, who died on Sunday aged 81.
Metro writes that a Cabinet minister has insisted there is no need to panic as an energy crisis sends gas and electricity bills soaring.
The i reports that leading energy firms are pushing for the price cap on bills to be scrapped or increased if they are forced to take on households that have been stranded without a supplier.
BBC News says the government is considering offering emergency state-backed loans to energy companies as firms battle to stay afloat.
France24 says Australian PM Scott Morrison rejected France’s accusations Canberra lied over cancelled submarine deal.
Arab News says a volcano erupted on the Spanish Canary Island of La Palma sending lava shooting into the air.
Aljazeera says Israeli forces have detained dozens of Palestinians in recent days in a campaign of mass arrests.
TRT World says “The Crown” and “The Queen’s Gambit” combined with “Ted Lasso” have won top series honours at the Emmy Awards.
VOA says Philippine boxing icon and senator Manny Pacquiao says he will run for president in the 2022 elections.
Sky News says a body found in Wyoming is believed to be that of missing Gabby Petito, US officials have said.