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The Economist – The Humbling of Vladimir Putin THE ECONOMIST SAYS the last pretence of Vladimir Putin to be, as he imagines, one of his nation’s historic rulers was stripped away on June 24th. A band of armed mercenaries swept through his country almost unopposed, covering some 750km (470 miles) in a single day, seizing control of two big cities and getting to within 200km of Moscow before withdrawing unharmed. Mr Putin long ago failed as a reformer, having presided over ever-deepening corruption and economic stagnation and being unable to make Russia anything more than a purveyor of hydrocarbons just…

CITY AM – London set to power UK recovery CITYAM SAYS London businesses are shaking off all the doom and gloom swirling around the UK economy and are poised to power the country’s recovery, exclusive research shared with City A.M. has found. The capital’s firms are standing up to rising costs and shaky consumer demand, but are still alive to inflationary threats, according to the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (LCCI) latest Capital 500 survey. Some 24 per cent of London businesses notched an increase in domestic sales in the second quarter of this year, up from 21 per…

Daily Express – Doctors raise spectre of NHS strikes until 2025 Summary of the front page Doctors threatening to continue strike action into 2025 if their pay demands are not met is the lead story in the Daily Express. The paper writes that striking hospital doctors are threating more walkouts that would continue until 2025 unless demands for a 35% wage increase are met. The paper writes that the British Medical Association has said there will be no “let-up” in industrial action past the next general election “if that is what it takes”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave…

The Sun – Ashes dodgy wicket fury: Out of order Summary of the front page England cricket supporters at Lords confronting the Australian team after Jonny Bairstow was controversially dismissed during the second Ashes test is the splash in The Sun. The paper also reports that George Michael’s family has been given the go-ahead to erect a statue of him near his former home in Goring-on-Thames in Oxfordshire. Plans for a bronze memorial of the late singer were submitted by his estate five years ago. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

Daily Mirror – ‘Super teacher’ hit squads for schools Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror leads on Labour’s plan to deploy “super teachers” across failing schools, should they win the next election. The paper quotes Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson as saying her party believes “excellence is for everyone”. The plans will reportedly consist of experienced teachers and heads who will focus on problem areas, such as behaviour and the progress of disadvantaged pupils. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

The Guardian – Fears mount that NHS will be forced to charge for care Summary of the front page The Guardian leads on the news that reportedly 71% of people polled fear the status of the NHS as being “free at the point of use” is “doomed”. The front page features a large image of Ben Stokes who produced a stunning century giving England the hope of victory, but the team eventually lost to Australia by 43 runs. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

Metro – Just not cricket Summary of the front page “Just not cricket” proclaims the Metro, as it leads on the row which ensued after Jonny Bairstow’s controversial dismissal at Lords in the second Ashes test against Australia. The paper reports some members of the Marylebone Cricket Club “angrily confronted” Australian players in Lord’s Cricket Ground’s Long Room as they walked past. The scenes unfolded after England batsman Jonny Bairstow was controversially given out during play earlier in the day. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

Financial Times – Bond fund giant Pimco prepares for ‘harder landing’ in global economy Summary of the front page The world’s largest bond fund manager Pimco saying that the markets are “too optimistic” about central banks, such as the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England, being able to control inflation and avert recession, is the top story in the Financial Times. The company’s chief investment officer, Daniel Ivascyn, has said he is preparing for a “harder landing” than other investors, the paper writes. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

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