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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 the summer riots, but around half also feel able to be more open about their identity, according to a survey. Tell Mama, a charity monitoring such incidents, said its latest survey indicated that one in two of those asked said they had become more open, mainly through conversations with friends and colleagues, about their Muslim identity after the violence which erupted following the Southport attack. The organisation analysed, as part of the annual No2H8 campaign,…

‘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 damning report has revealed the damage of Britain’s departure from the EU on the UK’s music industry. As the number of artists saying Brexit has hit their income rose from 82 per cent to 87 per cent, UK-based songwriter Victoria Canal said “it is expensive logistically and puts pressure on all of us”. And producer Catherine Marks said the UK’s exit from the European bloc has negatively impacted recording budgets and caused increases in costs…

Study reveals where in the UK is best at spotting a fake accent Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailA new study has revealed areas where people can spot someone faking their accent the best.People from Glasgow, Belfast, and the north-east of England are better at telling when someone is faking their accent than people from London and Essex, research suggests.In a study by Cambridge University, people from Belfast proved most able to detect someone imitating their accent, while…

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 personalised banking and exclusive events HSBC is to launch its first UK “wealth centre” in London’s upmarket Mayfair district, offering more personalised banking services and exclusive events such as wine tastings as part of a drive to win more rich customers. The lender will take up two floors of the 16-storey Smithson Tower at 25 St James’s Street – close to the Ritz Hotel and Fortnum & Mason department store – as part of a…

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 already lack desk space. Staff have resigned at Starling Bank after its new chief executive demanded thousands of workers attend its offices more regularly, despite lacking enough space to host them. In his first major policy change since taking over from the UK digital bank’s founder, Anne Boden, in March, Raman Bhatia has ordered all hybrid staff – many of whom were in the office only one or two days a week, or on an…

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 expected to call Meta and TikTok executives MPs are to summon Elon Musk to testify about X’s role in spreading disinformation, in a parliamentary inquiry into the UK riots and the rise of false and harmful AI content, the Guardian has learned. Senior executives from Meta, which runs Facebook and Instagram, and TikTok are also expected to be called for questioning as part of a Commons science and technology select committee social media inquiry. Continue…

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 an offence of deliberate deception. Jonathan Rees, a Welsh barrister, urged real caution before making any changes to the criminal law as he gave evidence to the Senedd’s standards committee. He suggested the Welsh Parliament could instead expand the scope of the “tried-and-tested” offence of misconduct in a public office which is subject to important safeguards. Mr Rees raised concerns about a model proposed by the Institute for Constitutional and Democratic Research, warning a new offence…

Plans for 262ft high weather mast unveiled Planning application submitted to build the structure on grazing land near Betws yn Rhos https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/plans-262ft-high-weather-mast-30403626

Drivers 'stranded in snow for hours' with 'no sign of gritters and ploughs' North Wales council criticised for ‘horrendous’ conditions on some roads as heavy snow caused chaos in parts of the region https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/drivers-stranded-snow-hours-no-30406754

15 incredible images as snow blocked roads and turned North Wales into a winter landscape 15 incredible images as snow blankets North Wales https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/gallery/15-incredible-images-snow-blocked-30407919

Guitarist Vick Flick dies aged 87 – He worked with James Bond theme & The Beatles. The Famed session musician, who also performed with Tom Jones, Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton, died after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Vic Flick, the famed British session musician who picked out the famous jangly guitar motif on the James Bond theme song, has died aged 87. Guitarist Vick Flick dies aged 87 Flick would perform on the soundtrack of several 007 films, including Shirley Bassey’s theme for the 1964 Bond film Goldfinger. The musician’s son, Kevin Flick announced his father died on 14 November,…

British Airways flights in chaos as another IT failure strikes Tens of thousands of British Airways passengers encountered long delays and possible missed connections after another major IT failure. On Monday evening passengers at London Heathrow Terminal 5, as well as airports abroad, say they have been told communications systems have failed. In one example, flight BA365 from Lyon to Heathrow remained on the ground in France for two hours 40 minutes, rather than the expected one hour. The three evening departures from Manchester to Heathrow all arrived at least two hours late, jeopardising connections to destinations such as Abu…

Starmer criticised for meeting China’s Xi as Hong Kong freedom protesters were being jailed Sir Keir Starmer has been criticised for meeting China’s President Xi Jinping just hours before 45 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists were sentenced for attempting to field opposition candidates in an election. Among those sentenced were Benny Tai, who was jailed for 10 years and Joshua Wong, sentenced to four years, for “subversion” after being involved in the “Hong Kong 47” group of activists and lawmakers. The imprisonments were the largest use of the authoritarian National Security Law brought in to clamp down on democracy in Hong…

Jeremy Clarkson warns inheritance tax ‘the end’ for farmers as thousands march in fury Jeremy Clarkson has urged the Labour government to “please back down” as he warned that the proposed inheritance tax hikes could be “the end” for farmers. He has joined farmers for a large-scale protest in London on Tuesday to urge the government to change course over its plans, which have been described as a “stab in the back”. First unveiled in chancellor Rachel Reeves’s Budget, the plans to impose inheritance tax on farms worth more than £1m have sparked fury among rural communities, who have contested the government’s assertion that small family farms will not be impacted…

Snow and ice warnings have been issued today as many Brits woke up to some wintery weather as the cold snap sets in. The conditions have led to school closures and travel disruptions.

A planned march to Westminster by UK farmers is set to take place today. Farmers are protesting the chancellor’s plans to impose inheritance tax on farms valued over £1 million. The government have called for calm, reminding the public that most farmers won’t be affected by the rule. TV star Jeremy Clarkson is expected to join the protest.

Many publications – online and in print – continue their coverage of Joe Biden’s policy shift allowing Ukraine to use American-made weapons to attack Russia.

Several newspapers ponder whether the UK and Germany will follow Washington’s decision. There is coverage of Moscow’s reaction to Biden’s decision, with the Kremlin calling it a major escalation in the war and noting that there will be consequences for the UK if it follows Washington’s decision. Donald Trump’s team have expressed their anger at Biden’s decision, accusing him of “launching a whole new war.” Trump – who takes office in January – has repeatedly said he will end the Russia-Ukriane war as soon as he’s in power, but he has not indicated any sort of plan.

There are also ongoing reports about a potential trade deal with the US, with several of the business newspapers suggesting it will be tough talks with the new US president. An expert has predicted that the UK will align with Brussels if a trade war breaks out between the US and China.

The editorials continue their coverage of the PM’s meeting with the Chinese president Xi – and what that could mean for Starmer’s relationship with Trump.

Rain, sleet and snow will linger across central parts of England and Wales this morning. Gradually turning drier this afternoon with some brightness and feeling cold. Snow showers continuing in northern Scotland. Windy around coasts. Tonight, wintry showers continuing in the north tonight, and around some coasts. Largely dry elsewhere with largely clear skies. Widespread frost and some icy stretches where showers fall.

The Independent reports Joe Biden’s decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russia with US-made long-range missiles is an “escalation” of the conflict, Moscow said.

The UK is set to follow the US by allowing long-range missiles it has supplied to Ukraine to be fired deep inside Russia, The Guardian reports.

The Metro reports millions of people had their first “icy blast of winter” on the same day it emerged “fuel bills will rise yet again in the New Year”

The Sun reports on the planned protests by farmers saying Jeremy Clarkson is expected to join them in protesting in Westminster on Tuesday.

The Daily Mirror reports a “defiant” prime minister has refused to rule out allowing Ukraine to use British long-range missiles to hit Russia.

Pensioners have hit out at “disgusting” cuts to winter fuel payments amid warnings typical bills are set to rise to £145 a month, the Daily Express says.

The ongoing dispute between farmers and the chancellor over her plans to impose inheritance tax on farms valued over £1 million continues to make the headlines.

Tuesday’s front pages also lend space to the latest in Ukraine as the papers suggest the UK is expected to join the US in letting Ukraine use its missiles to attack Russia.

Several front pages leave room to report on the incoming snow and wet weather barrelling into Britain today, with many people being warned of disruptions to travel.

There are reports on a major IT glitch that affected dozens of British Airways flights on Monday night and reports PM Keir Starmer could clash with Donald Trump over Britain’s new respectful approach to China.

Elsewhere, other domestic stories fill the front pages, whilst the back pages are dominated by English football.

November 19, 2024Murder victim found dead inside car boot named as Harshita Brella | UK News Murder victim found dead inside car boot named as Harshita Brella | UK News The 24-year-old had… Ms Brella was found some 100 miles away from her home in Corby, Northamptonshire (Picture: Roland Leon)Ms Brella was the subject of a Domestic Violence Protection Order, according to Northamptonshire Telegraph.In September, a court order had been put in place protecting her from being contacted by a manMs Brella moved to the UK in April after an arranged marriage with Mr Lamba in August last year, her sister…