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Daily Mirror – Energy fatcat scandal: Obscene Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror leads on a story about fatcat energy firms facing fresh fury after Shell posted record profits of £7.6bn in three months. The paper brands the profits “obscene” and says the government’s decision not to increase windfall taxes further is to blame. The front page features a large image of the Princess of Wales. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

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Daily Express – Huge burden but King relaxed Summary of the front page King Charles remains “relaxed and very gracious” despite the “huge burden” of the coronation, the Daily Express writes quoting the Dean of Westminster. “Whilst… there’s a lot for him to do, he doesn’t give the sense of a man who’s really anxious,” the dean said. The front page also features an image of Prince William taking pictures with members of the public. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

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The Sun – Cheers! Wills & Kate toast King in pub Summary of the front page Cheers! That’s the Sun’s take on the Prince and Princess of Wales’ trip to a pub in Soho on Thursday two days before the coronation. The visit came the same day it was revealed that 400,000 frontline workers – including from the emergency services, Armed Forces and royal staff – would receive a “thank you” medal from the King to mark the Coronation. The front page also brings the news that Strictly’s Kim is to divorce again. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave…

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Labour claims English local election gains put it ‘on course for government’ The Guardian says Labour has said it is on track to win the next election, after taking control of key councils in the English local elections, including Medway, Plymouth and Stoke-on-Trent. Based on results counted early on Friday morning, the party said it was heading for a result that if repeated across the country at a general election would give them an eight-point lead over the Conservatives. Labour insisted this would be enough to win an election, taking into account a projected collapse of the Scottish National party.…

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