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
Three dead after migrant boat sinks in Channel Three people have died after an overloaded migrant boat sank off the coast of Calais in the English Channel on Wednesday. French authorities have rescued 45 people, with search efforts ongoing. The tragic incident follows the death of a baby last week during another attempted crossing. The rescue mission began after a life jacket was spotted at sea. Two unconscious survivors were later confirmed dead, while a third body was recovered by a ferry. So far, 2024 has been the deadliest year for migrant crossings in the Channel, with at least 56…
Thursday’s headlines continue to speculate on the upcoming October budget, due out next week. The papers report on measures they expect to be included.
A handful of broadsheets lead with the supposed row that has erupted after Donald Trump accused the Labour Party of election interference.
Bryan Johnson: Millionaire biohacker reveals how he reversed hair loss and greying Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailA multi-millionaire biohacker on a mission to become 18 again has revealed how he reversed his male pattern baldness and returned the colour to his luscious locks in less than a year. Bryan Johnson, 47, has become known for pursuing an extensive range of therapies and treatments in a bid to reduce his biological age – and he has seemingly turned the clock back on his hair loss…
Charles welcomed in Samoa with traditional tea ceremony and ‘high chief’ title – Royal family news King Charles heckled by Australian senator: ‘Give us our land back’Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailKing Charles was given a grand welcome in Samoa during his state visit, where he donned traditional Samoan attire and participated in a series of ceremonies. He swapped his signature tailored suit for a short-sleeved white jacket and trousers he designed himself, as he was bestowed with the title of “Tui Taumeasina” or “King…
Rachel Reeves to turn on spending taps with Budget boost for infrastructure and clean energy technology Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inboxGet our free View from Westminster emailRachel Reeves will turn on the spending taps to upgrade Britain’s creaking infrastructure and invest in the clean energy transition, she will tell world leaders today.The chancellor is planning to change the government’s fiscal rules to free up billions of pounds of borrowing, which she will promise to spend laying “the foundations of future growth”.Attending her first International Monetary Fund (IMF) annual meeting, Ms…
'My young son is alive, but it doesn’t always feel like he is living' Nine-year-old Archie struggles to breathe, can’t walk very far, and is constantly exhausted https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/my-young-son-alive-doesnt-30212678
A55 roadworks with lane and slip-road closures for bridge inspection and testing The works will take place around Junction 25 at Bodelwyddan https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/a55-roadworks-lane-slip-road-30215511
'I connect to WiFi in Wetherspoons' as poor Llandudno signal annoys locals The lack of internet connectivity in Llandudno has sparked concerns https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/news-opinion/i-connect-wifi-wetherspoons-poor-30209781
Stealthing: One in 10 young people don’t know removing condom without consent during sex is a crime, study shows Around one in 10 young adults do not believe or realise that taking off a condom without asking for consent during sex is against the law, a first-of-its-kind study has found. Non consenually removing a condom during sex, something known as “stealthing”, puts the partner at risk of sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancies. It is classified as rape under English and Welsh law. Researchers from University College London (UCL), who say their study is the UK’s first piece of research…
Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s phoney war with Starmer over US election interference Donald Trump and Elon Musk have been accused of launching a “phoney war” on Sir Keir Starmer and Labour as an attention-grabbing exercise as the former president struggles in his bid to return to the White House. Former Labour ministers are among the critics of the tech billionaire and ex-president, who appear to be laying the groundwork for a claim of cheating in the election if Mr Trump loses on 5 November. But even sources close to the Trump camp have told The Independent the claims of…
Dorset care home: Three found dead and four in hospital as gas poisoning feared Three people have died and a care home in Dorset was evacuated after what was feared to have been a gas leak. Dorset Police have launched an investigation into the “unexplained” deaths, and four residents were taken to hospital “as a precaution”. The emergency services rushed to the Gainsborough Care Home in Swanage on Wednesday morning. Ten ambulances were called, along with six fire crews, including two teams from neighbouring Hampshire. Other residents from the home were taken to a nearby church hall, where beds and…
Rayner insists Labour members in US using ‘their own time’ after Trump-Starmer election row: UK politics live Angela Rayner has said that Labour staff campaigning in the United States do so “in their own time”, after Donald Trump’s campaign accused Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party of interfering in the US election. Filing a complaint with the US Federal Election Commission (FEC) which accuses Labour of illegal foreign campaign donations, the campaign’s co-manager Susie Wiles claimed: “The far-left Labour Party has inspired Kamala’s dangerously liberal policies and rhetoric. “In recent weeks, they have recruited and sent party members to campaign for…
Labour peer at centre of Starmer donations scandal found to have breached Lords rules Labour peer Waheed Alli has been found to have committed four breaches of Lords rules over his declarations in the register of interests. The prominent donor, who gave thousands of pounds worth of clothes and gifts to Sir Keir Starmer and his wife, has apologised after being instructed to by the Lords commissioner for standards. Lord Alli faced an investigation over his alleged failure to register his interests as a director of charity The Charlie Parsons Foundation and the company Silvergate BP Bidco, of which he…
Dowden asks Rayner for her definition of working people in PMQs clash Oliver Dowden asked Angela Rayner for her definition of working people as they clashed during Prime Minister’s Question’s on Wednesday (23 October). Responding to his question, the deputy prime minister smiled and said: “First of all, let me start by welcoming (Sir Oliver) to his new place. Today’s our first exchange since he pushed for a July General election.” She added: “And the definition of working people are people that the Tory Party have failed for the last 14 years.” https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/angela-rayner-oliver-dowden-working-people-pmqs-clash-b2634166.html
Two dead in Channel after boat sinks carrying nearly 50 people Two people have died after a boat sank in the Channel carrying close to 50 asylum-seekers, French maritime authorities have said. A rescue operation was launched on Wednesday morning after a life jacket was spotted in the water, with helicopters and rescue boats mobilised for the search and rescue operation, according to the French maritime prefecture for the Channel and the North Sea. Forty-six people were rescued after the incident off the coast of Calais, which occurred shortly after 8am, authorities told Agence France-Presse. A further two people were…
Brianna Ghey latest: Mother says she ‘knew something like this was going to happen’ after daughter’s death Esther Ghey has said that when the police came to her house to break the news her daughter Brianna had died she “just knew something like this was going to happen because it was such a dark time for everyone”. In a statement read to the inquest into Brianna’s death on her behalf, Ms Ghey also said: “I can’t believe the change that Brianna went through. When she was little, she was such a bundle of joy, but in her teenage years she…
Video: Rayner and Dowden joke in last ‘battle of the gingers’ | News Deputy PM Angela Rayner joked she would miss her Conservative counterpart Sir Oliver Dowden in their final “battle of the gingers”. The two took centre stage at Prime Minister’s Questions today (23 October) because of Sir Keir Starmer’s visit to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa. In recognition of their final despatch box exchanges, Ms Rayner joked: “I will miss our exchanges, the battle of the gingers, the late nights voting.” Shadow Deputy Prime Minister Sir Oliver earlier asked Ms Rayner to define “working people”…
Three dead as Dorset care home evacuated and hazard response team called Three people have died and four taken to hospital as a care home in Dorset was evacuated and a hazard response team called. A vast emergency response was mobilised to deal with the major incident in Swanage on Wednesday morning, with Dorset Police confirming the fatalities at Gainsborough Care Home shortly after 1pm. An investigation launched because their deaths are being treated as “unexplained”, police said, adding: “Four other people have been taken to hospital as a precaution and other residents of the address have been evacuated to…
UK Daily Trending stories Trending – Chris Kaba was core member of dangerous London gang The media blackout on facts regarding Chris Kaba has been lifted now the case against Officer Martyn Blake has concluded. Blake shot Kaba dead as he tried to ram his car through a police blockade. Blake was aquitted yesterday and the media – in print and online – as well as the general public are sharing their reactions to the developments coming out. The media had been banned from talking about Kaba’s criminal history whilst the case was ongoing, but that ban has now been…
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Today: Low cloud and fog across England and Wales lifting to leave many areas dry with bright or sunny spells. One or two showers developing. Thicker cloud giving patchy rain across the far north and west of Scotland. Windy here too. Tonight: A mostly dry night with clear spells. However, cloud increasing in the north and west, with patchy rain affecting the northwest. Mild, but increasingly windy. Gales in the far northwest. Source: Met Office
Government pledge to make UK “top destination for women’s sport investment” The government has today pledged to make the United Kingdom a “top destination for women’s sport investment”. Investment minister Poppy Gustafsson, formerly of Darktrace, has launched the Women’s Sport Investment Accelerator scheme to bring together 20 leagues and teams with investors to boost commercial activity in women’s sport. The participating sports include football, cricket, rugby, tennis, golf and cycling. Gustafsson said: “The UK is already an elite home of women’s sport, and my goal is to make us the top destination for women’s sport investment. “The launch of this scheme,…