Author: News Desk

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Sunak’s green target U-turns & ‘le rock and royal’ Thursday’s front pages lead on a speech by the prime minister on Wednesday, in which he announced exemptions and delays to several targets in the government’s net zero strategy. The strategy, which is enshrined in law, commits the UK to eliminate its contribution to the overall amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere by 2050. The PM’s U-turn could cost the party at the next election, as it faced massive backlash. PM’s climate U-turns The Times notes the PM says he would not impose “unacceptable…

CITY AM – To hike or to hold The Fed holds rates: Now it’s the Bank of England’s time to decide London business newspaper CITY AM SAYS The Bank of England will make a call at noon today on interest rates – with the City split on whether surprise inflation data gives Threadneedle Street cover to pause its rate hike cycle. The Federal Reserve chose again to hold rates last night, though the body behind the decision warned they were still alive to “signifcant” inflationary pressures. The City had priced in at least one more interest rate rise this side…

Telegraph Sport – Onana: I’m to blame for defeat The back page of the Daily Telegraph leads on Manchester United’s goalkeeper André Onana’s comments following Manchester United’s loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League.  Onana made a mistake leading to an early Bayern goal. But United fought until the end, still losing 4-3. Despite Manchester United scoring three goals, Bayern dominated much of the game and Man U had another really poor performance. It was Man United’s third loss in a row.  Man United boss Erik ten Hag points the finger at the team’s lack of determination. The back…

Star Sport – It had to be Harry The back page of the Daily Star leads on Harry Kane’s spot-kick, claiming it was ‘key’ to Bayern Munich’s win, in what the paper calls a ‘7-goal thriller.’ Manchester United faced Bayern Munich in their opening Champions League campaign. Despite Manchester United scoring three goals, Bayern dominated much of the game and Man U had another really poor performance. The paper notes it was Man United’s third loss in a row. The back page also reports on Arsenal’s opening Champions League match, which they won, saying “Gunning four glory.”

Express Sport – Harry piles on pain The back page of the Daily Express leads on Manchester United facing Bayern Munich in the 2023 Champions League. Bayern Munich won 4-3 with Harry Kane scoring from the spot. Despite Manchester United scoring three goals, Bayern dominated much of the game and Man U had another really poor performance. The paper notes it was Man United’s third loss in a row. The back page also reports on Arsenal’s opening Champions League match, which they won, saying “Saka puts Gunners in box seats.”   

Mirror Sport – Wurst case scenario The back page of the Daily Mirror leads on Manchester United facing Bayern Munich in the 2023 Champions League. The paper says Harry Kane -who scored a clinical goal from the spot, showed Man United what it missed out on. Bayern won 4-3 but had dominated much of the game and despite scoring three, Man U had another really poor performance. The back page also reports on Arsenal’s opening Champions League match, which they won.

Elementor #551614 September 21, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Metro – Free him and he’ll kill a child again  The Metro leads on the news that James Bulger’s murderer has again been granted a parole hearing. Jon Venables, 41, who killed the two-year-old in 1993 aged 10 along with Robert Thompson, will “kill a child again” James’ mother, Denise Fergus, told the parole panel. Venables has been in and out of prison several times since his initial release in 2001. The hearing will decide whether or not he could be eligible for an early release.…

Elementor #551608 September 21, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Financial Times – Sunak sparks business backlash after U-turn on net zero pledges  The Financial Times leads on the backlash against PM Rishi Sunak’s plans to push back the government’s net zero promises. Several car makers have heavily criticised the move. The paper says PM Sunak has “ignited a business backlash” and quotes Lisa Brankin, chair of Ford UK, saying the business needs “three things from the UK government: ambition, commitment, and consistency. A relaxation of 2030 would undermine all three”. The paper adds that Labour…

Elementor #551602 September 21, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Guardian – Green bonfire as PM rows back on net zero  Rishi Sunak’s row back on net zero leads in the Guardian with the paper calling the move a “green bonfire”. Describing the decision as one of the prime minister’s biggest U-turns since taking office, the paper reports it has drawn “furious condemnation” from car manufacturers. The move is part of the prime minister’s attempt to put his government on a more radical path ahead of the next election, the paper adds. It goes on…

Elementor #551596 September 21, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Mirror – End 70 tears of nukes cover-up The news that veterans of nuclear tests are launching a court battle to gain access to medical records to show how they were exposed to excessive radiation in the 1950s is the splash in the Daily Mirror. Campaigners say those involved in the tests have suffered health consequences, including cancers and children born with birth defects, because of the radiation they were exposed to. One veteran, 86-year-old John Morris, tells the paper he just wants the truth.…