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Elementor #551492 September 20, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Metro – Toxic Brand The Metro leads on the news that broadcasters have shunted Russell Brand off their platforms and publishers have distanced themselves from the comic following allegations of rape against the star. The paper says YouTube have blocked his videos from making money, the BBC has joined Channel 4 in removing his content from streaming sites, and that he has had to close his own pub. Brand has strongly denied any wrongdoing. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its…

Elementor #551486 September 20, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Guardian – Tory dismay as PM seeks to soften net zero pledges  The Guardian leads on the news that some Conservatives are “dismayed” at the news that Rishi Sunak is looking into softening the government’s commitment to net zero. One senior Tory tells the paper that the change would be the “greatest mistake of [Mr Sunak’s] premiership” and could cost jobs and increase energy bills. The paper also quotes Emma Pinchbeck, chief executive of Energy UK, saying the plans are “not a great look for…

Elementor #551480 September 20, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Sun – The great great show  The Sun’s lead story is James Cordon praising a doctor and a paramedic who saved the life of a woman who was hit by two trains at the paper’s Who Cares Wins awards show. Last night marked the return of the Champions League as City got off to a winning start. The PM’s petrol ban delay also makes the front page. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon…

Elementor #551474 September 20, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Mirror – Tory: Kids are happier in portacabin classrooms The Daily Mirror leads on the education secretary’s comments that children are “happier” in portacabin classrooms. The paper reports that a union has criticised the government over what it calls “years of neglect” of schools around the country. Education Secretary Gillian Keegan said on Tuesday that she met children in one school affected by crumbling concrete and they “actually preferred [being taught in a portacabin] to the classroom”. The paper points out that it comes as…

Elementor #551468 September 20, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Express – Rishi hits the breaks on petrol car ban The Daily Express splashes on the news that Rishi Sunak is planning to delay the ban on petrol and diesel cars by five years in a major speech planned for Friday. The front page reports on the migrant crisis, saying hotel bills have soared to £8m a day. “Rishi hits the brakes on petrol car ban” is the headline. It points out that PM Sunak’s predecessor, Liz Truss, had called on him to delay the…

Telegraph Sport – Marler: We can win ugly like 2003 The back page of the Telegraph leads on Joe Marler’s comments that England can win the 2023 Rugby World Cup by “winning ugly” after the team faced criticism for their style of play. The back page also notes Pep Guardiola’s plans for City as he makes it clear he wants Man City to win the Champions League again. Catch up on all the back pages here

Star Sport- Keepy Cuppy The back page of the Star reports on the return of the Champions League. The paper says Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has said winning the CL one is nothing special and is encouraging City to win it again. Catch up on all the back pages here

Express Sport – Eddie’s ready The back page of the Daily Express reports Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is preparing his team for Europe’s biggest club stage. Newcastle will face AC Milan tonight in their first Champions League appearance. Catch up on all the back pages here

Mirror Sport – Don’t be won-hit wonders The Daily Mirror’s back page reports on the return of the Champions League tonight. The paper says Man City boss Pep Guardiola is urging his team to be hungry for more European glory.  Catch up on all the back pages here

‘How Have You Let It Get To This?’ Sky News Presenter Skewers Steve Barclay On NHS Strikes HuffPost says Steve Barclay was put on the spot over the government’s failure to end the NHS strikes as consultants and junior doctors prepare to walk out at the same time. The co-ordinated industrial action – the first of its kind in the history of the health service – is part of the long-running dispute over pay and conditions. Appearing on Sky News this morning, the health secretary was asked by presenter Jayne Secker: “How have you let it get to this? This…