Author: News Desk

The scheme is administered by local councils.

The most important election of 2023: If Turkey sacks its strongman, democrats everywhere should take heart THE ECONOMIST SAYS Beneath the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, home to the Ottoman sultans, a monument to another imperious leader has been on display. The Anadolu, Turkey’s first domestically built aircraft-carrier, was ordered into the Bosporus last month, as the country prepared to vote in an election on May 14th that is the most important anywhere in the world this year. By showing off the warship, which is making a campaign tour of the coast, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hopes to fire up patriotic…

CITY AM – Bring me sunshine Bring me sunshine! Retailers hit by grim April weather as economy held back by the rain CITY AM SAYS Retailers continued to be bruised by soaring inflation and poor weather conditions in April, as the sector holds out hope for summer to give a much needed boost in sales. Data by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) showed that while retail sales rose slightly over five per cent during the month, overall inflation meant that volumes were down for both food and non-food as “customers continued to adjust spending habits”. With rainfall and cool weather…

The Guardian – Pharmacies to prescribe drugs to patients in bid to tackle GP crisis Summary of the front page The Guardian says that the blueprint has been broadly welcomed by health leaders, but experts warn that not all pharmacies will be able to offer all or any of the new services, meaning the shake-up could result in frustrated patients being “bumped from pillar to post, only to end up back at the GP”. The front page also reports the EU is set to reset relations with the UK after a turbulent Brexit period. Today’s top stories Like this article?…

Financial Times – Water company dividends double to £1.4bn despite sewage outflows anger Summary of the front page Dividends paid by privatised water and sewage firms more than doubled to £1.4bn last year despite rising household bills and criticism over sewage leaks, according to the Financial Times. The figures are based on the FT’s own analysis of the 10 largest water and sewage companies’ accounts. It explains the dividends are higher than “headline payouts” because a number of the companies have complex layered corporate structures, with many subsidiaries unregulated by Ofwat. Paying out dividends, it says, means less money is…

Metro – Thank you each and everyone Summary of the front page Metro leads with the King’s message of thanks for the success of his coronation and features one of the official images. The words come from a longer statement, in which the royal couple said that “to know that we have your support and encouragement, and to witness your kindness expressed in so many different ways, has been the greatest possible Coronation gift”. The entire front page is dedicated to the story. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image

Daily Express – We thank each and every one of you Summary of the front page The official photo portrait of the King dominates the front of the Express. King Charles III’s official Coronation portrait was released by Buckingham Palace on Monday. The Express carries it in full size across its front page, with a quote from the King giving thanks to the nation after a historic weekend of Coronation celebrations. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image

Doctors feared she would not survive after suffering such bad brain damage in 2020.

‘Tenants are reporting extreme distress.’

Daily Mirror – Bills agony Summary of the front page Two million households missed at least one bill payment in April due to the cost of living crisis, says the Mirror. The front page gives over half of its front page to the King’s Coronation portrait, but the lower third is taken up by a story about the ongoing cost of living squeeze on people across the country. It quotes research by the consumer group Which?, claiming that two million households missed at least one bill in April. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers…