Author: News Desk

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

Daily Mirror – Spare will be there Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror says Harry will attend his father’s coronation at the beginning of May but will not be accompanied by his wife Meghan. The paper notes on its front page that it’s likely to be a flying visit from Harry, who is only expected to attend the Westminster Abbey service before returning to the US. The front page features a picture of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The Sun – Meghan to miss coronation Summary of the front page The Sun contrasts Meghan’s upcoming absence from King Charles’ coronation with him leading her down the aisle at the 2018 royal wedding. The front page features an image of Bukayo Saka and reports on the UK & Ireland’s bid to host the Euros 2028. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Daily Express – King’s relief Harry will be there Summary of the front page The Express says King Charles is “relieved” at the announcement that Harry will attend his coronation in May, the paper brands the monarch as “forgiving” and the prince “disgruntled”. Despite the news, the paper warns that “there will inevitably be a lot of scrutiny on the strained links” between the royals after the duke’s bombshell memoir, published earlier this year. The celebrations will mark the first time Prince Harry has been seen with his family since the book’s release. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave…