Author: News Desk

FIRMS WARN ON JOB CUTS AS TAXES BITE City AM says high wage growth persisted in the three months to February, official data has shown, but a rapid drop in payrolled employment pointed to concerning trends in the labour market. Annual growth in average weekly earnings excluding bonuses hit 5.9 per cent, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said on Tuesday. But separate tax data showed that businesses cut workers at the fastest pace since the start of the pandemic.

The FT reports on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s claim that Israel has gained control over Tehran’s airspace.

Israel warns Iranians to flee as deadly air raids continue The Guardian leads with news that Israeli forces have issued an evacuation order to residents of a large part of Tehran, warning them of the imminent bombing of “military infrastructure” in the area in a social media post very similar to those regularly directed at Palestinians in Gaza over the past 20 months. Ethnicity of grooming gangs shied away from, the front page reports. Read a full breakdown of today’s UK newspapers

Grooming gangs report: betrayed by the state The Sun says GROOMING gang victims were failed by cops and public officials more bothered about dodging claims of racism. A devastating report laid bare how the State was in “denial” over the rape and abuse of white girls. An Eastenders character is returning to the soap after more than 20 years! And there’s coverage of Royal Ascot. Read a full breakdown of today’s UK newspapers

Grooming gangs scandal …. Never again The Daily Mirror says “never again” leading on Yvette Cooper’s pledge that “there will be no hiding place from justice” for perpetrators. More than 1,000 cases will be reviewed after “years of failure” by authorities.  Princess Kate is pictured on the front splash! Read a full breakdown of today’s UK newspapers

Cliff Notes – Club World Cup updates, odds: Boca, Benfica serve up classic Boca Juniors and Benfica’s match ended in a dramatic 2-2 draw, marked by intense fan support and three red cards, showcasing the tournament’s high stakes. Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over LAFC was marred by low attendance, raising concerns about fan engagement and marketing effectiveness for the Club World Cup. Players are struggling with extreme heat conditions, impacting performance levels, as highlighted by complaints from Atlético Madrid’s Marcos Llorente. Club World Cup updates, odds: Boca, Benfica serve up classic The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is off and running,…

Cliff Notes – Steps narrowly missed out on Glastonbury legends slot for devastating reason Ian Watkins, known as ‘H’, reflects on Steps’ missed opportunity to perform with The Bee Gees at Glastonbury due to a late request. The band continues to thrive, recently achieving a number one album across four decades and focusing on LGBTQ+ advocacy through projects like Watkins’ children’s book, Pride and The Rainbow Warriors. Steps narrowly missed out on Glastonbury legends slot for devastating reason Steps came within touching distance of the coveted Glastonbury slot (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock) For almost 30 years, Ian Watkins has been affectionately…

Conspiracy of silence over race doomed thousands of girls to abuse The Daily Mail says a “conspiracy of silence over race doomed thousands of girls to abuse”. It reports that public bodies “covered up” evidence “for fear of appearing racist”. The conclusions sparked a dramatic volte-face from the PM over the weekend. He previously suggested those calling for a national probe into the rape and sexual abuse of thousands of girls by gangs of mainly Pakistani-heritage men were ‘jumping on the bandwagon’ of the ‘far-Right’. Read a full breakdown of today’s UK newspapers

ASIAN GROOMING GANG VICTIMS FAILED BY… Blindness, Ignorance, Prejudice and Defensiveness The Metro says the victims of the grooming gangs were failed by “blindness, ignorance, prejudice, defensiveness.” The paper front splash reports the home secretary has apologised to victims. Baroness Louise Casey’s 197-page audit looking into the institutional failures that led to thousands of children being sexually exploited by gangs across the UK was released this afternoon. Read a full breakdown of today’s UK newspapers

Israel pushes Iran to the brink with state TV blackout The Daily Telegraph highlights the Grooming Gangs report as saying asylum seekers and foreign nationals are involved in a “significant proportion”.  Israel is pushing Iran to the brink, according to the paper, as it bombs Iranian state media live on TV. Princess Kate is pictured on the front page. Read a full breakdown of today’s UK newspapers