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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Friday’s front pages report nurses are set to reject a government pay deal, and tributes are paid to fashion designer Dame Mary Quant, who died yesterday.   Unions to reject pay deal The government’s pay deal with the main nursing union is expected to be rejected on Friday, leading to another round of strikes, reports The Times. Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) could return to the picket line soon, with leaders preparing for a “prolonged campaign.” Frontline staff are disappointed with the 5% pay increase this year and a one-off bonus offered…

French President Emmanuel Macron has visited Netherlands on the 11th and 12th of April. On the agenda: strengthening the existing scientific, economic, and artistic collaborations between the 2 countries. FRANCE 24’s Khadija Hadjab went to a quantum start-up incubator to see where pooled European resources to stay ahead of the quantum race.

Telegraph Sport – ‘Boehly’s 3-0 brag backfires’ Real Madrid’s 2-0 victory at home to Frank Lampard’s Chelsea in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final dominates today’s back pages. The Telegraph says Todd Boehly had arrogantly predicted a 3-0 win for Chelsea but that was as deluded as buying a club for £2.5billion, spending more than £600million on players and not even signing a centre-forward. Instead of the smugness of his expected victory Chelsea’s co-owner was only the five goals out as he sat in Real Madrid’s stadium to see the Champions League holders take a firm grip of…

Express Sport – ‘Benzema punishes Blues’ Real Madrid’s 2-0 victory at home to Frank Lampard’s Chelsea in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final dominates today’s back pages. The Express says Frank Lampard’s Chelsea were left needing a “miracle” at Stamford Bridge in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid. There is also an “upbeat” message from Erik ten Hag on Marcus Rashford’s muscle injury, with the Manchester United manager saying he expects the inform England forward to be fit for the season run-in after it was confirmed on Wednesday that he would miss “a…

Mail Sport – ‘Karim of the crop’ Real Madrid’s 2-0 victory at home to Frank Lampard’s Chelsea in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final dominates today’s back pages. The Mail highlights Karim Benzema’s 20th goal against English clubs, after the French forward opened the scoring against the Blues. Also on the back page, there is a report that Sadio Mane “punched” Bayern Munich team-mate Leroy Sane in the face following their 3-0 loss at Manchester City on Tuesday. Gary Neville is also quoted as saying a decision not to choose Manchester United as a potential venue for UK…

Guardian Sport – ‘Real trouble’ Real Madrid’s 2-0 victory at home to Frank Lampard’s Chelsea in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final dominates today’s back pages. The Guardian says Chelsea are facing a Champions League exit following their quarter-final first-leg defeat at Real Madrid. There is also a report on the two unfinished stadiums – Everton’s new Bramley-Moore Dock development and Casement Park in Belfast – included in the UK and Ireland’s bid to host the European Championships in 2028. Read on 

City AM – Out of Order: De La Rue warns of ‘significant uncertainty’ as demand for cash dries up CITY AM SAYS Storied banknote-maker De La Rue said profits would slump below expectations and warned of a “significant degree of uncertainty” today as it struggles to cope with a downturn in cash usage. In a trading update, the firm said full year adjusted operating profits would come in at a “mid-single digit percentage below” an initial £30m forecast after a sharp fall in demand for its banknotes over the past year. “The downturn in currency, impacting both De La Rue…

The Guardian – Biden pledges $6bn investment if Stormont restored Summary of the front page The Guardian says Joe Biden is promising Northern Ireland a $6bn (£5bn) US investment if power sharing is restored at its assembly. The front page also reports on a diabetes crisis growing in the UK, and Prince Harry will attend his father’s Coronation in May but Meghan and the kids will stay in the Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Metro – Naked Fury Summary of the front page The Metro splashes the controversial Channel 4 show, Naked Attraction, which has received a number of complaints from viewers. The show features adults stripping in front of children in a “classroom”. “Harry home alone” is the headline that sits atop the front page, highlighting a royal story that is popular with today’s papers. The paper says Prince Harry will attend his father’s coronation but his wife Meghan and the kids will stay in the US. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Financial Times – Biden presses Belfast parties Summary of the front page The Financial Times says Joe Biden’s visit to Northern Ireland, commemorating 25 years of the Good Friday Agreement. The paper focuses on Mr Biden’s appeal to Northern Ireland’s political parties and carries a photo of the leader with actor James Martin who recently starred in the Oscar-winning film An Irish Goodbye. The president will spend the rest of his trip in the Republic of Ireland, the paper notes. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next