Author: News Desk

PMQs today: PM faces Starmer after Tory election humiliation PM Rishi Sunak will face Sir Keir Starmer in this week’s Prime Minister’s Questions – the first PMQs since the 2023 local elections, which saw the Conservative Party record significant losses. Labour made substantial gains winning 643 councillors and taking control of 22 local authorities, while the Conservatives lost over 1000 seats and 48 councils. The Liberal Democrats and Greens also had successful elections. What time is PMQs? The latest PMQs starts at it’s usual time of midday and will last roughly half an hour.  You can watch PMQs live on…

The Guardian- Trump sexually abused writer in 1990s, New York jury finds Summary of the front page Donald Trump losing a civil case in which a jury found he’d sexually abused a woman 27 years ago is The Guardian’s lead story. Rather than a picture of Mr Trump, it’s Ms Carroll who dominates the front page. She emerged from the court smiling, making her way through a crowd of photographers, reporters and demonstrators. The front page also reports on details of how a baby was created with DNA from three people, a first in the UK. It says the law…

Financial Times – Blood scandal compensation scheme expected to cost taxpayer up to £10bn Summary of the front page The Financial Times leads with the long-running NHS blood contamination scandal. The compensation bill for those affected could reach £10bn, anonymous officials have told the FT. The main picture on the front is from the Victory Day parade in Moscow – usually a lavish affair, but scaled back this year due to the demands of the ongoing war in Ukraine. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image

The Metro – Trump is a sex abuser Summary of the front page Metro’s front page is dominated by the direct headline “Trump is a sex abuser”. The paper’s US editor notes that he is now facing having to pay out damages of around $5m (£3.9m). The front page also reports on singer Rita Ora and her upcoming Eurovision performance. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image

Activision’s long rumoured 2023 Call Of Duty title is said to be getting an August reveal that will include an in-game event.

The Times – Britain set to blacklist Russia’s Wagner group Summary of the front page The UK will formally declare the Wagner mercenary group a terrorist organisation, The Times reports. The group’s fighters are fighting for Russia in Ukraine, playing a major role in shoring up Moscow’s own troops and particularly the grinding battle for the city of Bakhmut. The paper quotes a government source as saying the group could be given the same legal status as so-called Islamic State group and al-Qaeda within weeks. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next…

The poor little dog was crying out for help.

Daily Mirror – Trump the sex attacker Summary of the front page The Mirror says Donald Trump must pay £4m in damages after a jury said the ex-president sexually abused and defamed former magazine columnist, E Jean Carroll. He is pictured on the front page of the paper in his trademark “Make America great again” cap giving a thumbs up – but the paper’s headline is anything but positive for the former president. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image

Manson brought a lawsuit against his former fiancée after she accused him of sexual assault.

Daily Express – 7,000 needless diabetes deaths every year Summary of the front page More than 7,000 people are dying needlessly from diabetes in the UK every year – with an increase in 2022 on pre-pandemic levels, says the Express. The paper says that deaths caused by the chronic condition increased by 13% last year, with the paper describing it as the country’s “fastest growing health emergency”. The front page also carries a picture of a beaming King on his return to royal duties following the coronation weekend. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers…