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The Guardian – Police launch investigation into sexual misconduct claims at CBI Summary of the front page The Guardian says police have started an investigation into claims of sexual misconduct at the CBI. The paper was the first to report on sexual misconduct claims at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). The inquiry was announced after the organisation’s boss, Tony Danker, was sacked over separate allegations. Mr Danker has said he was “shocked” at being dismissed instead of being asked to give his version of events. The paper says Britain’s most prominent business group is now battling to secure its…

Daily Mirror – Nurse murder trial: ‘Poisoner’ on the baby ward Summary of the front page The FT reports that Ernst & Young has scrapped plans to split up its audit and consulting businesses. An image of yesterday’s junior doctors’ strike kicking off in England sits atop the paper, but the business paper’s main focus is the news that Big Four firm EY has scrapped plans to break up its audit and consulting businesses after “months of internal disagreement”. Elsewhere there is the claim that the Confederation of British Industry is “fighting for its reputation” following the sacking of its boss…

Metro – Gone in 360 seconds Summary of the front page The Metro says a mobile phone is stolen – on average – every six minutes in London, with 91,000 reports of phone theft in the last year. “Gone in 360 seconds” is the main headline which refers to new data showing the rate at which mobile phones are being stolen in London. “A shocking 91,000 reports of phone theft were made last year – equivalent to 248 a day, or one every 360 seconds,” the paper reports, adding just 2% of cases ended with the recovery of a device. Today’s…

Daily Express – Wimbledon has handed Putin a ‘win’ Summary of the front page The Daily Express says Ukraine’s foreign minister believes Wimbledon has “handed Putin a victory” by allowing Russian players to compete this year.He accuses tennis chiefs at the All England Club of “lacking courage” by allowing Russian and Belarusian players at this year’s tournament, after what he calls last year’s “noble” decision to implement a ban. The paper warns that the Princess of Wales – as patron of the club – could be put in the “awkward position” of handing a winner’s trophy to a competitor from…

Daily Mirror – Coronation chaos fear Summary of the front page The Mirror says coronation plans are in “turmoil” due to late problems such as whether Prince Harry will attend and an overrunning rehearsal. The paper also gives a top spot to the news that suspected pipe bombs were found at a cemetery near the city of Londonderry yesterday, hours before US President Joe Biden arrived in Belfast – 70 miles (112km) away – to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The Sun – I found world’s biggest spider in my bananas Summary of the front page The Sun gives over its front page to a story about a shopper who got more than they bargained for when they bought a bunch of bananas. The front page notes on the engagement of Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Why is there no PMQs today? There is no Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) today as the House of Commons remains on its Easter recess. Most Wednesdays see PM Rishi Sunak face off against Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, but whilst the House is in recess, PMQs is cancelled. When is PMQs back? Parliament returns from its Easter break on Monday 17 April, so the next PMQs will be on Wednesday 19 April, at its usual time of midday. The session – like always – will be live-streamed on the UK Parliament YouTube channel, and airs live on BBC News and…

England 0-2 Australia: Lionesses weaknesses exposed – is this a wake-up call? BBC News says There were no celebrations this time as England suffered the unfamiliar feeling of defeat – but with a World Cup looming was this just an untimely defeat or time to be concerned? The end to the Lionesses’ stunning 30-game unbeaten run felt heavy as Australia ran out as comfortable 2-0 winners on Tuesday. “We’re obviously gutted,” said England striker Alessia Russo. “We don’t like losing. I wouldn’t say I would ever want to lose a football game to learn from it, but I think it…

Lionesses tamed as England’s 30-game unbeaten run comes to a crashing halt The Independent says Australia ended England’s 30-game unbeaten streak with a 2-0 friendly victory over the Lionesses in front of 14,489 at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium. The world No 4-ranked Lionesses, who lifted the inaugural women’s Finalissima trophy at Wembley last week, were favourites to beat the 10th-ranked but injury-plagued Matildas. But Sarina Wiegman’s side were behind at the break after Chelsea striker Sam Kerr took advantage of an error from Leah Williamson and Charlotte Grant made it two after the restart with a nodded effort that deflected…

There was always a fear the Lionesses could become predictable under Sarina Wiegman Daily Mail says A first defeat in 31 games is not a cause for panic. It is better the Lionesses lose their unbeaten streak under Sarina Wiegman now than at the World Cup. What is more concerning is how England lost against Australia on Tuesday. This was the type of performance we saw during the interim period of Hege Riise or the end of Phil Neville’s reign. This was not a performance from the Wiegman textbook. It was clear the Dutch coach was frustrated by what she…