Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read
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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read
Thursday’s front pages are dominated by the final report from the Grenfell fire inquiry which lays out the multiple failures that led to the 2017 tragedy.
The report of the six-year public inquiry found that the Grenfell Tower fire that killed 72 people in 20217 was the result of a chain of failures by governments, “dishonest” companies and a lack of strategy by the fire service, the final report of the six-year public inquiry has concluded.
Elsewhere, there’s a little showbiz and sports news on the front pages and a handful of other domestic stories.
The back pages are dominated by the England National team – who face Ireland at the weekend, the latest happenings from the Premier League and Jack Draper sailing through to the last-4 of the US Open.
Labour eager for progress on special tribunal to try Russia over Ukraine Exclusive: Lord chancellor says she wants to ‘inject energy’ into stalling efforts to set up Nuremberg-style trialThe new Labour government wants to inject renewed energy into the two-year-long international effort to set up a special tribunal with the authority to try Russia’s leadership for the crime of aggression, the lord chancellor, Shabana Mahmood, has said. Discussions have been dogged by disputes over the…
Keir Starmer offers apology ‘on behalf of British state’ to victims of Grenfell Tower fire – live Prime minister says the country failed its most fundamental duty to protect those affected by the fire as he apologises to families affected. Sir Martin Moore-Bick will be giving a statement as the final inquiry report is published at 11 am. You can watch the inquiry’s chair give the address here …We will bring you the key lines…
What time is PMQs today? Starmer and Sunak face off – What will be discussed and what time is the Grenfell statement? Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will face opposition leader Rishi Sunak for the first time since summer recess as Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) returns. It’s only Starmer’s second PMQs since becoming prime minister in July. What time is PMQs? PMQs starts at its usual time of midday and will last around 30 minutes. …
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read
Wednesday’s newspapers lead with various headlines reflecting a variety of domestic stories. The tabloids lend more coverage to an elderly man who was kicked to death by a 14-year-old boy who has since been arrested. The left-leaning broadsheets lead with the ‘horror’ in the Channel – as at least 12 migrants died after the sinking of an overcrowded boat. Amongst the dead include children and a pregnant woman.
A handful of the papers leave some space on their front pages to report on the reaction following the UK’s decision to ban the sale of some arms to Israel over concerns they could be used in war crimes. The papers in particular look at the reaction from the US, as the move is the first significant distancing of the UK from US policy regarding Israel and the war in Gaza.
The back pages feature various headlines covering the Premier League, the latest from English cricket and news Phil Foden, Ollie Watkins and Cole Palmer have pulled out of the upcoming England camp.
Sewage in Scotland’s rivers and beaches far more widespread than realised Thousands of undisclosed sewage overflow incidents mean Scotland needs tougher regulations, says watchdog Sewage pollution of Scotland’s rivers and beaches is far more widespread than realised because ministers have failed to take the problem seriously, an environment watchdog has found. Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) said there were thousands of sewage overflow incidents last year, and that nearly half of the country’s storm overflows released…
NHS faces ‘tipping point’ in England where most appointments will not be with GPs Rapidly falling number of family doctors will harm ‘continuity and quality’ of care according to new research. NHS in England is heading towards a “tipping point” after which GPs will no longer provide the majority of appointments because their numbers are falling so fast. That is the conclusion of an extensive piece of new research that also shows one in five…
Boy, 11, ‘accidentally separated from mum’ missing for nearly a day An urgent search has been launched to find a boy, 11, who has been missing for nearly a day. Ibrahim was separated from his mum outside a Poundland in Hayes, a town in the west London borough of Hillingdon, yesterday. He ‘accidentally got separated’ from his mum at the branch on Station Road, about a five-minute walk away from Hayes & Harlington train station.…
Pension pot amount needed for ‘basic’ retirement rises 60% in three years Research shows ‘alarming’ rise in essential living costs during retirement, with low-paid workers worst affected. The average pension pot needed for a “basic” retirement has risen by almost 60% in three years, according to research that highlights how the UK cost of living crisis has left many workers fearing they will never be able to retire. The study from the Resolution Foundation think…
Breaking – At least 12 dead after boat carrying migrants capsizes in Channel A large search and rescue operation is under way in the English Channel after a boat carrying migrants capsized. At least 12 people have died, according to French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin. Two people are missing and several are injured, he adds. It’s not yet clear how many people were on board the vessel when it capsized off the coast of Le…
UK Daily Trending stories Trending – UK suspends some arms sales to Israel The UK has suspended some arms sales to Israel, saying there is a “clear risk” that the equipment could be used to commit serious violations of international law. Foreign Secretary David Lammy said the UK would be suspending 30 out of 350 arms export licences to Israel, affecting equipment such as parts for fighter jets, helicopters and drones. The move means the…
Met Office releases names of storms expected to batter UK Names of notable meteorologists among choices for names of storms expected to batter UK between this autumn and next summer. The Met Office has released the list of storm names for the 2024-5 season. The weather and climate service has been naming storms since 2015, publishing a list at the beginning of each autumn. To mark the 170th anniversary of the Met Office, this season’s…
Support planned for UK households struggling with winter energy bills Support planned for UK households as the government discusses measures after criticism over cuts to winter fuel payments. Ministers have committed to help households struggling with their gas and electricity bills this winter after energy industry bosses warned that consumer debt had climbed to more than £3bn. With Labour under fire for scrapping universal winter fuel payments to pensioners, ministers met energy industry bosses on…
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read