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The Guardian – The ‘secret’ stakes held by MPs in top UK firms Summary of the front page An investigation by The Guardian alleges more than 50 MPs are holding stakes in publicly-listed companies that have not been disclosed, raising questions about possible conflicts of interest. The paper also says that until now these stakes have been, in effect, secret. Dozens of MPs have shares in banks, housebuilders, defence companies and supermarkets, the paper notes. The front page features a large image of England’s cricket victory. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

The Sun – Suspended BBC man’s panic call to youngster Summary of the front page The Sun has revealed new allegations about the BBC presenter accused of paying someone for explicit images. In a new story the paper claims the presenter made what it calls two “panicked calls” to the young person after the Sun’s report came out. The presenter allegedly asked the young person “what have you done” and asked them to ring their mother to get her to “stop the investigation”, the paper reports. The front page leaves a small amount of space to report on the Ashes…

Daily Express – BBC suspends star accused of paying teen for photos Summary of the front page The Daily Express says the BBC has suspended the unnamed presenter who has allegedly sent £35,000 to a teenager in exchange for explicit photographs. The corporation is in “turmoil”, says the paper, adding that police have been told about the allegations. The front page leaves space to report on the second child to die following the school car crash in Wimbledon, England’s Ashes test win and Brad Pitt’s appearance at the British Grand Prix. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment…

Daily Mirror – BBC calls in cops Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror goes with the BBC calling in the police over claims one of its now-suspended presenters was involved in a scandal. “BBC calls in cops” declares the headline. The paper says Mr Davie defended the corporation saying the presenter was dropped after “new allegations” came to light. Labour MP Rachel Reeves says the BBC “needs to get a grip” as it seems to “lurch from one scandal to another”, notes the paper. The front page reports on England’s Ashes test win and the second child to…

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‘Panicked’ BBC presenter at centre of allegations ‘called teenager twice and said: “What have you done?”‘ The Metro says The unnamed BBC presenter at the centre of bombshell allegations is said to have called the teenager reportedly paid for explicit images in an effort to stop an investigation from taking place. It’s been claimed that the unidentified individual paid a teenager more than £35,000 for the imagery, from when the youngster was 17 years old. The now-20-year-old’s mother said that the money funded their child’s drug addiction, while she revealed that she allegedly saw a picture of the well-known BBC…

BBC presenter should only be named after ‘full’ investigation, says justice secretary Sky News says A Cabinet minister has suggested the BBC presenter who has been suspended for allegedly paying for sexually explicit images of a teenager should only be named once a “full” investigation has taken place. Justice Secretary Alex Chalk agreed there was a “public interest” in the broadcaster being named but said it would not be appropriate to do so “immediately” or until a “full investigation” had taken place. The BBC has been rocked by allegations that one of its presenters – reportedly a “household name” -…

Top BBC presenter ‘taken off air after paying teen £35,000 for explicit pictures’ The Independent says a top BBC presenter has been accused of paying a teenager tens of thousands of pounds for explicit photos. The mother of the alleged victim said the money – allegedly amounting to more than £35,000 – was used to fund a cocaine addiction which “destroyed” her child’s life. The family complained to the BBC about the behaviour on 19 May and begged the broadcaster to make the presenter “stop sending the cash,” according to The Sun. Neither the individual or the teenager, who was…

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