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Economist – America vs China: It’s worse than you think Economist says you may have hoped that when China reopened and face-to-face contact resumed between politicians, diplomats and businesspeople, Sino-American tensions would ease in a flurry of dinners, summits and small talk. But the atmosphere in Beijing just now reveals that the world’s most important relationship has become more embittered and hostile than ever. In the halls of government Communist Party officials denounce what they see as America’s bullying. They say it is intent on beating China to death. Western diplomats describe an atmosphere laced with intimidation and paranoia. In…

City AM – Britain goes own brand Recession fears see Brits stock up on own-brand kitchen staples CITY AM SAYS THE COST of living crisis is beginning to be felt in the pockets of ordinary punters – with more than one in three turning towards own brand products to keep the kitchen cupboard stocked. New research from KPMG suggests more than half of UK consumers have reduced ‘non-essential’ spending amid recession fears, with eating out top of the list of sacrifices. Though the jury remains out on whether the UK will enter a technical recession, the country is undergoing its…

The Guardian – NHS delays risking harming thousands of children Summary of the front page Health is the focus of the Guardian’s front page, too – as a senior doctor warns that thousands of children face “lifelong” health impacts amid long waits for NHS treatment. The paper’s lead story looks at the impact of the nearly 15,000 paediatric operations that were postponed last year – an increase on the 2021 figures that has been highlighted by the Liberal Democrats. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Metro – The Easter hols delays Summary of the front page The delays at the Port of Dover are the lead story for the Metro, which reports ferry hold-ups lasting as long as 19 hours. The paper quotes travellers at Dover describing the condition of the toilets at the port as “harrowing”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Financial Times – oil producers spring surprise output cut of more than 1mn barrels a day Summary of the front page The Financial Times splashes on the revelations from oil producing nations that they will be cutting back production by more than a million barrels a day. According to the paper, the move has put Saudi Arabia on a “collision course” with the US as it attempts to boost prices. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Daily Mirror – Guess who doesn’t have to worry about energy bills Summary of the front page According to the Daily Mirror, Suella Braverman has been using taxpayer money to pay her energy bills. The paper alleges the Home Secretary has claimed nearly £25,000 in expenses for her London home, while living with her parents when she isn’t staying there. There is no suggestion any of this is outside the rules around claiming expenses. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The Sun – £250K hit on Olivia killer Summary of the front page An exclusive story leads the Sun newspaper, it claims a £250,000 bounty has been put on the head of Olivia Pratt-Korbel’s murderer, according to the Sun. The paper claims gangsters are trying to silence Thomas Cashman over fears he may talk to police following his conviction.Drug lords are said to be concerned that Cashman will inform the authorities about them, as “he knows everything about everyone”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Daily Express – Woke politics putting women at risk Summary of the front page The Daily Express splashes on Rishi Sunak’s pledge to crack down on grooming gangs. The PM is set to announce that specialist officers will be formed into a task force dedicating to tackle the problem. The paper is also one of many to celebrate Killing Eve star Jodie Comer. She is “killing it”, the Express writes, after bagging the best actress gong at Sunday night’s Olivier Awards for her role in the play Prima Facie. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National…

Woman arrested over killing of pro-Kremlin blogger Vladlen Tatarsky in cafe blast Darya Trepova – a Russian woman – has been arrested by authorities in connection with the killing of pro-war blogger Vladlen Tatarsky in a blast at a St Petersburg cafe. Trepova was earlier placed on the interior ministry’s wanted list and her arrest was later confirmed by Russia’s Investigative Committee. The cafe, Street Food Bar No 1 near the River Neva, was once owned by Yevgeny Prigozhin – who runs Russia’s notorious Wagner mercenary group which has taken part in much of the fighting in Bakhmut in eastern…

More strikes ahead as teachers in England reject pay offer The UK’s largest education union, NEU, has announced that teachers in England will go on strike for two days during the summer term, following the rejection of a government pay offer. The NEU revealed that 98% of its members voted to reject the deal and strike action is scheduled for Thursday 27 April and Tuesday 2 May. However, the union has confirmed that exam classes will not be disrupted. Joint General Secretaries Mary Bousted and Kevin Courtney criticised the offer at the NEU conference in Harrogate, stating that it was…