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Front page summary The Guardian – Watchdog condemns NHS culture of cover-up The Guardian says hospitals are cynically burying evidence about poor care in a “cover-up culture”. Rob Behrens has urged ministers to overhaul the way the NHS deals with complaints and how the array of regulatory bodies scrutinise it. In response, an NHS spokesperson said it was “absolutely vital that everyone working in the NHS feels they can speak up and that their concerns are acted on”.In other news, an image of Alexei Navalny’s widow, Yulia Navalnaya, catches the eye on the front of the Guardian as it reports on…

Front page summary Daily Mirror – Tory NHS shame: Dark age dentistryThe Daily Mirror says 200,000 people have backed a protest by the tabloid to “save British dentistry” – which it says is in the “dark ages”.In other UK news, Coronation Street stalwart Bill Roache appears on a few front pages – including the Daily Mirror – alongside Absolutely Fabulous legend Helen Lederer. She opens up about working with Mr Rouche on the set of Coronation Street after playing his love interest on the ITV soap.  Daily Mirror – Exclusive: Partner’s anger: Cops sued over shot sergeant By WTX NewsMarch 15,…

Front page summary Daily Express – Tory MPs’ plot to topple Rishi is self-indulgence The Daily Express says Tory MP and cabinet minister Ester McVey has insisted the majority of Conservative MPs support Rishi Sunak. She says some Tory MPs have put their own leadership ambitions above the party. Elsewhere, a second story on Dame Ester also features on the front page. A date was set for a major House of Commons debate on her fight to legalise assisted dying. Sadly, her stage four lung cancer will prevent her from attending in person, so the lifelong campaigner is asking supporters to urgently…

Front page summary The Sun – Princess of Wales recovery: Kate outdoors The Sun says the Princess of Wales has been spotted out and about for the first time since her abdominal surgery. The paper says Princess Kate was seen at a farm shop in Windsor over the weekend, amid what it describes as “wild speculation” about her health on social media.The front page also reports on Man Utd’s win over Liverpool to book their spot in the FA Cup semi-finals. They’ll face Coventry next.  The Sun – Royal rift grows: Wills ducks Harry’s speech By WTX NewsMarch 15, 2024 The main…

Monday marks a bank holiday in the UK, but politics doesn’t stop and Tory party infighting continues to dominate the front pages. The political drama has led to speculation of whether a snap election will be called this half of the year, and whether the Tory party will oust Rishi Sunak as prime minister before the next general election.

US police have captured a suspected gunman believed to be responsible for a series of deadly shootings in Pennsylvania. Authorities say that the suspect allegedly shot three individuals dead in Levittown on Saturday before fleeing across state lines.

The eruption unleashed powerful and rapid lava flows beginning late Saturday, although the flows have been characterised as “slow and steady” since Sunday morning, according to the Icelandic Met Office (IMO).

Vladimir Putin has secured a fifth term as president in a landslide victory. He won 87% of the vote, in an election that saw three candidates stand against him – but many in the West argue that the three opposition candidates were not genuine contenders.  

Israeli forces conducted an overnight raid on al-Shifa hospital in Gaza, reportedly involving tanks and heavy gunfire at the facility. The IDF did not provide prior public notice of its intention to conduct a new operation at al-Shifa.

According to Czech authorities, there were 28 reported cases of whooping cough in the first week of January. This number has now surged to 3,084 – the highest seen since 1963.