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The i – Gary Linekar expected back at work after BBC crisis talks Summary of the front page The i newspaper reports the BBC’s director-general is set to announce a review of its rules for presenters on their use of social media after the corporation suspended Gary Lineker for his tweets criticising the government’s asylum policy. The paper reports that Lineker is set to be reinstated as Match of the Day next week and also reports on growing pressure on BBC chairman Richard Sharp to resign. The front page also reports on the government’s £5bn spending boost. Today’s top stories…

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The Sun – Linekar back on box Summary of the front page The BBC is expected to announce Gary Lineker’s return to Match of the Day, The Sun reports. “Lineker back on box” is the headline, as the paper reports that BBC bosses “are due to reveal a deal that will let tweet-row star back” on Match of the Day. The front page features a picture of actress Ana de Armas following Sunday’s Oscars ceremony. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

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Daily Express – Suella orders ‘woke’ police: Protect free speech Summary of the front page The Daily Express reports that Home Secretary Suella Braverman has told police forces they must focus on solving crime rather than investigating “woke complaints”. Suella Braverman told cops “to focus on solving crime rather than investigating woke I’m offended complaints under a new code”. The front page also features an image of Gary Linekar, suggesting he is set to return to Match of the Day in the next 24 hours. Rishi Sunak’s £5bn spending boost and Sir David Attenborough’s new TV show makes the front…

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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Monday’s papers continue to focus on the impartiality row between the BBC and Gary Lineker, following a disruptive weekend to TV football coverage at the broadcaster. Elsewhere, HSBC has bought the UK branch of the collapsed US tech bank Silicon Valley Bank – a major relief to the UK tech industry. Rishi Sunak’s announcement of the government’s £5bn boost to defence spending also makes the front pages.  Gary Linekar row continues The Daily Mail poses the question, “Will BBC Do Lineker Deal Today To End TV Stand-Off?” Other newspapers suggest that yes, this is…

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To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Jessica Chastain has been praised by viewers for choosing to wear a face mask while attending the Oscars on Sunday. The American actress, 45, was seen wearing the mask, which were previously mandatory during the Covid-19 pandemic, as she attended the 95th Academy Awards to present the prizes for best actor and best actress to Brendan Fraser and Michelle Yeoh respectively. Yeoh’s film, Everything Everywhere All at Once, swept up in several other categories, including best original screenplay and best picture. Meanwhile,…

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