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The dust has settled, what did we learn from the US secret files leak? – America is spying on its allies – its empire has exposed NATO on the ground US secret files leak The recent leak of secret US government documents has offered a tantalising glimpse into the US military empire. From spying on allies to America’s bleak outlook on Ukraine, a lot was revealed in the documents – even if it didn’t garner the sort of headlines you’d expect. Unsurprisingly, big corporate media gave far more attention to the man behind the leaks – 21-year-old Jack Teixeira -…

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Financial Times – Sunak and Hunt pressed to deliver on pledge to mend ties with business Summary of the front page The Financial Times says Jeremy Hunt admitted yesterday that corporate taxes were too high, as business called for the government to make good on promises to mend ties with the private sector. Mr Hunt and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak were addressing corporate leaders at a Business Connect event where bosses called for the return of tax breaks on shopping for overseas visitors, the FT says. The paper observes many attendees were positive about the event, but said Mr Sunak needed…

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The Metro – Get them out Summary of the front page The last waltz – the Metro’s lead image features former Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman who has died aged 78. Goodman had been diagnosed with bone cancer. “Get them out” headlines the Metro as it reports on British troops reaching Sudan to check if an evacuation of 4,000 UK nationals from the east African nation is possible. The paper carries a quote from international development minister Andrew Mitchell, who describes the situation as a “total and absolute nightmare of a crisis”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave…

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The Guardian – CBI admits future in doubt after failing to ‘filter out toxic people’ Summary of the front page The uncertain future of the CBI following a series of shocking revelations is The Guardian’s front page lead. The business group admitted it failed to “filter out culturally toxic people” from its ranks. The organisation’s president Brian McBride said in a letter to its members it had “made mistakes” and “badly let down” its staff. The CBI was responding to an independent law firm report on misconduct allegations including rape. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National…

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Daily Express – A pledge from our PM to hearten Britain’s women Summary of the front page The Daily Express splashes on a story about Rishi Sunak pledging his unwavering commitment to preserving women’s rights across Britain. Mr Sunak writes in the paper: “I know what a woman is – and I will protect women’s rights and women’s spaces.” He adds biological sex really matters when it comes to women’s spaces, women’s prisons, changing rooms, sports and health. The paper notes it is his strongest intervention on the issue so far. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment…

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