Author: News Desk

FT – Russia scours China for second-hand machine tools needed to make arms Lead story Russia is scouring China for second-hand machine tools using shadowy networks of buyers, as the Kremlin races to secure vital equipment to increase arms production. Moscow’s covert strategy for obtaining precision machinery, uncovered by researchers, attempts to sidestep increasingly restrictive western sanctions and export controls that aim to stunt manufacturing for the military. (Business Pages)

Telegraph Sport – ‘Foden: I am worth my place’ The back page of The Daily Telegraph leads on Phil Foden who has hit back at critics who said his performance in England’s opening Euros match should see him benched for the next match. The paper reports he has said he can play alongside Jude Bellingham. Many critics slammed Foden’s lack on impact on the game – despite it only being the first match. (The Back Pages)

Sun Sport – ‘All smiles in the England camp: Cheese and Pickles’ The back page of The Sun leads on the latest from the England squad with Declan Rice pictured – taking snaps of other England stars. The back page also reports on pickle juice – the drink that helps players from not cramping up on the pitch. (The Back Pages)

Mirror Sport – ‘My Main Man’ The back page of the Daily Mirror leads on comments from England and Man Utd star Kobbie Mainoo. The footballer – away in Germany with the Three Lions for this summer’s Euros – has opened up on Man Utd’s decision to keep Erik ten Hag as manager. (The Back Pages)

Express Sport – ‘Eric’s My Main Man’ The back page of the Daily Express leads on comments from England and Man Utd star Kobbie Mainoo. The footballer – away in Germany with the Three Lions for this summer’s Euros – has opened up on Man Utd’s decision to keep Erik ten Hag as manager. (The Back Pages)

Metro – ‘Post Office in criminal conspiracy’ The Metro leads on the latest from the Post Office inquiry, where a forensic accountant hired to investigate the Horizon IT system felt he was “dealing with a cover-up”. Ian Henderson is one of two independent forensic accountants from Second Sight hired by the Post Office (POL) to review cases involving the Horizon software in 2012. (Today’s news summary – Paper Talk)

The Independent – ‘Dream on Rishi: PM says Boris support is a game-changer’ The Independent front page reports Boris Johnson’s endorsement of Conservative candidates has been co-ordinated by the party’s General Election campaign and “will make a difference”, the Prime Minister has said. Rishi Sunak’s predecessor-but-one is reported to have put his name to hundreds of thousands of letters due to be sent out to voters, urging them not to support Reform UK and warning that Labour could end up in power for a generation. (Today’s news summary – Paper Talk)

The Guardian – NHS will buy beds in care homes to cut hospital waits, says Labour The Guardian’s lead story is that Labour plans to use NHS money to buy thousands of beds in care homes as a way to reduce overcrowding in England’s hospitals, long waits in A&E and patients becoming trapped in ambulances. (Today’s news summary – Paper Talk)

The Sun – £250K cup secretly replaced: ‘We Wuz Robbed’  The front page of the Sun leads on an exclusive saying the Premier League trophy had to be secretly replaced after being stolen. Thieves in Belgium nicked a suitcase containing the crown and base of the prized football silverware, valued at £250,000. the items have never been found. (Today’s news summary – Paper Talk)

Daily Express – ‘PM: Labour will tax your years of savings in weeks’ Rishi Sunak told the Daily Express that Labour will tax people’s savings accounts “within weeks” if they win the election. Rishi Sunak warned savers that Labour will raid their money “within weeks” if he takes power in 15 days time. The Prime Minister today launches his plan to cut taxes for people of every age with £17 billion worth of fully funded reforms. (Today’s news summary – Paper Talk)