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The Guardian – Pressure on Sunak as Met police ‘consider’ latest Partygate video Summary of the front page The Guardian’s leads on the Metropolitan Police announcing they are “considering” the Partygate video. The paper calls the video “another setback” for Rishi Sunak as he attempts to move on from the legacy of Boris Johnson’s “chaotic premiership”. The front page reports that the Home Office has disbanded its Windrush reform unit as Home Secretary Suella Braverman believes it’s time to “move on”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image

The Financial Times – AstraZeneca drafts plans to carve out China business Summary of the front page The Financial Times leads on pharmaceuticals giant AstraZeneca drawing up plans to separate the Chinese arm of its global business and list it on the Hong Kong stock exchange – as a way of sheltering the company against mounting geopolitical tensions. The paper observes the moves shows the “significant restructuring” companies could be forced to undertake as they adapt to growing China–US friction. A person briefed on the plans explains to the paper it could insulate the firm from any moves by China…

The Sun – Wagatha war over £1.8m Summary of the front page “Wagatha war over £1.8m” headlines the Sun as it reports Becky Vardy is locked in a new battle over Coleen Rooney’s £1.8m legal bill. Ms Vardy has to pay 90% of her rivals costs after losing her libel case last year, but she claims some of the figures have rocketed, according to the paper. The front page also runs the story that PM Rishi Sunak’s new guidance on trans kids in schools – including banning them from competitive school sports. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a…

Daily Express – Taxpayer will not foot bill for mortgage bailout Summary of the front page The Treasury has ruled out helping millions struggling with higher mortgage bills, the Daily Express reports. A Treasury insider tells the paper state intervention in mortgages would be the “most dangerous thing a government could do”. They explained it would risk fuelling inflation and force the Bank of England to respond with higher interest rates. The front page features wetsuit-clad football legend Graeme Souness after he swam the English Channel, raising £1m for charity. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK…

Daily Mirror – Guilty party Summary of the front page “Guilty party” headlines the Daily Mirror as it follows up its own weekend revelations about a video showing Conservative Party workers dancing at their own social gathering during the second Covid lockdown at the end of of 2020. It reports the video has sparked fury among relatives of Covid victims who accused them of “dancing on the graves of those who died”. The front page run a story on ex-Manchester United footballer Andy Cole talking about his miner dad ahead of Windrush Day. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave…

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Suella Braverman urges forces to ‘ramp up’ stop-and-search measure Suella Braverman has urged police leaders to “ramp up” the use of stop-and-search powers in order to prevent more knife attacks across England and Wales. The Home Secretary sent communications to all 43 police forces in England and Wales, emphasising the need to end the “dangerous culture” of carrying weapons. She also called on forces to quickly release bodycam footage to prevent police officers from being subjected to “trial by social media.” But critics say the measure unfairly targets ethnic minorities. In England and Wales, the police have the authority to…

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Keir Starmer pledges to end North Sea exploration and let areas profit from clean power Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is set to make a pledge to stop new oil and gas exploration in the North Sea whilst ensuring communities benefit from clean energy projects. Sir Keir will speak in Edinburgh later, telling the public Labour will “cut bills, create jobs and provide energy security”. He will also announce that a publicly-owned green energy company will be headquartered in Scotland. He is under pressure from environmentalists and the oil industry regarding the extent and pace of the transition. Labour has…