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Mr Raab’s political future currently hangs in the balance.

The i sport – ‘Premier League to get new VAR specialists’ The i features an image of Erling Haaland, after City progress to the Champions League semi-finals, where they will play Real Madrid.  Their main lead is on referee’s chief Howard Webb, who is “putting together a crack team of specialists to continue improving effectiveness in games”. There is also a story on Newcastle United’s ownership group seeking to launch a multi-club network around Europe to rival Manchester City’s “best-in-class” City Football Group. Read the back pages here 

Daily Star Sport – ‘It’s Boehl gone wrong’ The Star picks up on “angry” Thiago Silva’s “stinging” attack on the Chelsea hierarchy made after Tuesday’s defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals. They say the Brazil defender has told the club’s owners they “could be set for another disastrous season if they do not sort out a clear strategy”. Read the back pages here 

Daily Express Sport – ‘Ten Hag tells Red Devils to be angels’ Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has warned his players not to let emotion get the better of them in tonight’s Europa League quarter-final second leg in Seville, according to the Express back page. The newspaper also reports on Manchester City’s “Real test ahead”, referring to their Champions League semi-final against defending champions Madrid, and Thiago Silva’s demand for Chelsea’s owners to “sort it out”. Read the back pages here 

The Guardian Sport – ‘Nagelsmann and Pochettino lead race for Chelsea hotseat’ The Guardian’s back pages lead with the latest from the Champions League. Erling Haaland features on the back page as Manchester City progress into the Champions League semi-finals after winning against Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich. The paper also has a couple of other interesting news lines. They lead on Chelsea’s search for a new permanent manager, with Julian Nagelsmann and Mauricio Pochettino highlighted as the two main contenders. And there is a note on Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag’s “late call” on the fitness of Marcus Rashford…

Financial Times – Inflation stuck in double digits offers little hope to cost of living crisis Summary of the front page Britain’s cost of living crisis is showing no sign of easing after data showed inflation stuck above 10% in March, the Financial Times reports. The paper quotes Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s comments that inflation above 10% is “destabilising for the economy” and it is “dangerous to leave it there” Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The Guardian – Senior MoJ officials ‘ready to quit’ if Raab survives bullying inquity Summary of the front page The Guardian claims senior Ministry of Justice officials could quit if Dominic Raab is cleared of bullying. The report into the claims against the justice secretary is expected to be published shortly. He has denied the allegations and said he has always “behaved professionally”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Metro – Putin cyber blitz on UK Summary of the front page Britain is facing imminent “ideologically motivated” cyber attacks by groups loyal to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Metro reports. The paper says the National Cyber Security Centre has issued an official threat notice to critical infrastructure operators Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Daily Express – We must unite to protect women’s rights Summary of the front page The Daily Express says Labour’s Rosie Duffield and Conservative Miriam Cates have joined forces to call for united action to protect women’s rights. The pair are calling for action to protect “the dignity of women and girls” by maintaining single-sex spaces, amid calls for changes by transgender activists. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Daily Mirror – Nurse murder trial: ‘Poisoner’ on the baby ward Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror says the cost of living crisis is getting even worse, with some food prices now rising seven times faster than wages. “A living nightmare” is the Daily Mirror’s headline. The average cost of a weekly shop has risen 19% in the past year, the paper says – describing the figures as an “inflation hammer blow”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next