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The Guardian – Dismay as PM vows to max out UK fossil fuel reserves Summary of the front page The Guardian reports that environmental groups have said the PM’s plans for UK fossil fuel reserves will send a “wrecking ball” through climate commitments. The paper also reflects on a series of school strikes being called off after four unions agreed a 6.5% pay rise and also touches on Nigel Farage’s claims Coutts has offered to re-open his bank accounts. A grinning Stuart Broad is photographed on the front of the paper. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment…

Metro – Oil be back Summary of the front page The prime minister has given permission for more than 100 new North Sea oil and gas drilling licences, Metro reports. The paper reflects on Rishi Sunak’s trip to Aberdeen and says he “gambled” on giving out 100 new North Sea oil and gas licences. The front page of the paper is dominated by photos of England’s cricket team who marked the end of the Ashes with a win at the Oval, levelling a memorable Ashes series at 2-2. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

Financial Times – Approvals for mortgages and consumer credit jump Summary of the front page Mortgage approvals rose in June and consumer credit grew at its fastest for five years, says the Financial Times. The front page carries an image of Stuart Broad – who brought an end to a glittering career at the fifth and final Test of the Ashes – the paper nods to his delivery which clinched victory for England in another dramatic series. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

Daily Mirror – Just stop Sunak Summary of the front page Daily Mirror says the PM has given the green light for “greedy energy giants” to drill in the North Sea. The paper hits out at the Prime Minister who announced his oil and gas policy in Scotland on Monday. The front page also reports on Stuart Broad – who’s pictured smiling on the front page as he bows out of cricket. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

Daily Express – Banks warned: You can’t rip off savers anymore Summary of the front page The Daily Express says “greedy high street banks” will be forced to pass interest rate rises on to savers. The front page is declaring the summer weather will return – after much of the UK saw a rainy July. On the other side of the masthead, the tabloid shows David Hunter, freed after killing his terminally ill wife Janice. A triumphant Stuart Broad is also splashed on the paper. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

The Sun – Give us a break Summary of the front page The Sun leads with its campaign to protect motorists from “expensive net zero policies” such as low traffic zones. It says drivers are being treated like “cash cows” amid the push to reduce emissions. The front page reports the end on Stuart Broad’s glittering cricket career. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

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‘It makes me furious. It makes a mockery of our diligence in separating it all.’

Capt Sir Tom Moore’s family defend unauthorised home spa Captain Tom’s family have defended an unauthorised home spa which has been ordered to be demolished.  Capt Sir Tom Moore became an international star when – during the pandemic – he raised £33m for NHS Charities Together. Captain Tom’s daughter Hannah Ingram-Moore and her husband used the Captain Tom Foundation name on the first plans for the building, with revised plans then turned down.  The demolition order is subject to an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate.  In February 2022, the family submitted revised plans for the already partly constructed building, which…