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Day: 20 November 2024
Hunt for Tube hero who gave blind man his shoes after he lost one through the gap The hunt is on find an ‘absolute hero’…
UK weather: snow and ice warning as commuters face widespread disruption Commuters face widespread travel disruption after heavy snowfall and ice affected parts of the…
US shuts Kyiv embassy over fears of ‘significant air attack’ The US embassy in Kyiv was shut down on Wednesday morning after receiving information of…
Images from yesterday’s farmer’s protest in London dominate much of the UK media – online and in print – amid warnings that the protests are just the start.
The prime minister assures the public that the inheritance tax rule will affect only a small amount of farmers. Around 13,000 farmers protested outside Westminster yesterday and were joined by Jeremy Clarkson and Nigel Farage.
Higher energy rates have pushed up UK inflation the latest figures show. The rate is at its highest in six months. The latest figures come after the government revealed that around 50,000 pensioners will be living in relative poverty next year due to the winter fuel allowance cuts.
The UK cold snap has arrived and more weather warnings have been issued across the country as the wintery weather causes travel disruptions and school closures.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has signed a one-year extension to his contract, keeping him in the Premier League for a little longer.
Away from domestic news, much of the UK media – in print and online – also looks at the latest developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
US President Joe Biden permitted Ukraine to use US-made weapons to strike Russia – which they did yesterday.
Russia’s Putin has called it a major escalation of war and has, in response, lowered the threshold for a nuclear strike on the West. It’s led to fears a nuclear war may be on the horizon.
After a frosty and in places icy start, many areas will be dry and sunny, though feeling cold. Wintry showers will continue to feed into…
The Independent Newspaper, summarisedThe front page of The Independent leads with the news that Ukraine has fired U.S.-supplied long-range missiles inside Russia for the first…
NFU chief hints farmers could take more extreme action if government ignores inheritance tax protest Leading farmers have hinted that more extreme action could be…
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Inflation soars back above Bank of England target in sharpest spike for two years Inflation has rebounded back above the Bank of England’s 2 per…
Cold weather payment checker: How to find if you’re eligible and when to expect money The first cold weather payments of 2024 have been triggered…
Most Muslims feel Islamophobia has become more widespread summer riots A majority of Muslims feel Islamophobia and hate against them has become more widespread since…
‘Brexit is hell,’ artists say as report reveals extent of EU exit toll on musicians Leading musicians have warned that “Brexit is hell” as a…
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The Guardian reports that the US is “incredibly concerned” about Russia’s hybrid warfare strategy.
The rising tensions between Russia and the West, following Ukraine’s use of US-supplied long-range missiles to strike targets inside Russian territory for the first time, are splashed on the front pages this morning.
The papers suggest the policy shift from the US president has escalated the situation in the West, and in response, Russian President Vladimir Putin has lowered the threshold for a nuclear strike. Many of the front pages fear a potential nuclear war on the horizon.
Striking images of yesterday’s farmers’ protests in London find space on the front pages as do reports on the effects of the chancellor’s October Budget.
Showbiz, the cold snap and sports make up the rest of the stories on the front pages today.
The back pages lead with the news Pep Guardiola has signed a one-year extension to his contract.
HSBC to open London ‘wealth centre’ in effort to draw in premier clients Aimed at those with £100,000 to £2m, service in Mayfair will offer…
Irish police, known as Gardaí, have released CCTV images of 99 individuals they want to question about riots that broke out in Dublin nearly a year ago. The unrest followed the stabbing of three children and a school care assistant outside a primary school on November 23, 2023.
European Union nations are ready to step up military and financial support for Ukraine if the United States scales back its aid, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski stated on Tuesday. His remarks came during a high-level meeting in Warsaw marking the 1,000th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The UN Security Council is set to vote on Wednesday on a resolution demanding an “immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire” in Gaza, along with the release of all hostages. However, the United States, a key ally of Israel, may block the draft, which has already drawn criticism from Israeli officials.
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has halted its medical operations in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, citing escalating violence and a brutal attack on its staff. The decision follows an incident on November 11, when Haitian police, reportedly backed by a paramilitary group, stopped an MSF ambulance, removed two gunshot patients, and executed them outside the hospital grounds.
Starling Bank staff resign after new chief executive calls for more time in-office Exclusive: Staff complain Raman Bhatia is creating ‘grey corporate hellscape’ and offices…
MPs to summon Elon Musk to testify about X’s role in UK summer riots Commons inquiry into rise of harmful content on social media also…
Barristers warn plan to ban dishonest Senedd members ‘unrealistic’ The Criminal Bar Association, which represents practising members in Wales and England, criticised calls to create…
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Linda McMahon, co-founder of WWE and a long-time ally, as his nominee for education secretary. McMahon previously served as head of the Small Business Administration during Trump’s first presidency and is known for her significant financial support of his campaigns.