The Independent says Post Office workers at more than 100 branches have walked out during a one-day strike in a dispute over pay.
Day: 4 May 2022
The Independent says more than 100 firefighters have attended a fire at an industrial bakery in west London.
The Guardian says a Russian state TV report that simulated a nuclear attack launched off the coast of County Donegal has caused consternation in Ireland.
The Guardian says the cost of household goods such as toys, furniture and clothing is rising by the fastest rate in more than 15 years as the impact of the war in Ukraine combines with Covid lockdowns in China.
The Guardian says Joe Biden has warned that a leaked draft supreme court ruling overturning Roe v Wade.
The Guardian says After a valuable week in Madrid filled with confidence and grit, Emma Raducanu was unable to foray any deeper into the tournament after being outplayed at the end of a tussle by a sharper and more seasoned opponent.
The Sun says BORIS Johnson has hinted hard-up Brits could get more cash to help with the cost of living crisis – but issued a “severe” warning that mortgages will rise.
The Metro says Boris Johnson has been slammed as ‘tone deaf’ for gloating about introducing free bus passes for pensioners in response to a question about the cost of living crisis.
The Independent says Party leaders are due to visit key battlegrounds today on the last day of political campaigning before voters go to the polls for the local elections on Thursday.
Wednesday’s front pages.
BBC News says Business and government users on Twitter may need to pay a “slight” fee to stay on the social media platform, Tesla boss Elon Musk has said.
Sky News says former Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens is one of five murderers set to have their prison sentence reviewed by senior judges in the Royal Courts of Justice on Wednesday.
The Guardian says Boris Johnson’s fumbled defence of the government’s record on the cost of living has exasperated Conservative MPs and sharpened fears about the party’s performance in Thursday’s local elections.
Euronews says the EU’s institutions are no longer fit for purpose and need reforming if the bloc is to address the multiple crises it currently faces, according to Italy’s prime minister.
TRT World says Oklahoma state has signed one of most restrictive abortion laws, hours after a leaked Supreme Court draft ruling indicated the imminent end to nationwide legal abortion.
The Metro says Amber Heard lost her bid to have Johnny Depp’s $50million (£39m) defamation lawsuit dismissed.
BBC Sport says Kieffer Moore sent Bournemouth back to the Premier League with a late winner against Nottingham Forest that sealed automatic promotion from the Championship.