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Court heard how Harry Armstrong Evans told tutor and welfare team he was struggling after ‘disastrous’ exam results A coroner has strongly criticised the University of Exeter over the suicide of a 21-year-old student, claiming it had failed to respond effectively to his “cry for help” after a “disastrous” set of exam results and in light of his despair over being isolated during Covid. Guy Davies, the assistant coroner for Cornwall, said Harry Armstrong Evans’ death had been due to a “mental health crisis” and was preceded by a “catalogue of missed opportunities coupled with systems failings” that meant the…

The Guardian – Ministers accused of wild west attitude to UK’s national security Summary of the front page The Guardian warns of a so-called “Wild West” attitude to national security following news of a breach of personal email rules by the Home Secretary – and revelations Liz Truss’s mobile was hacked by “overseas agents” while she was Foreign Secretary. The paper’s main image is of a man paying tribute at a memorial in Itaewon to those who were killed in a crush there over the weekend. The paper also reports a new round of cuts at the BBC could drastically reduce…

Metro – Get in line Summary of the front page Politicians who breach security rules are being given a warning by former Chief of The Defence Staff Lord Dannatt, according to the Metro. The paper’s main image is of the suspect in the Dover migrant centre as he threw what looked like a bomb at the centre. The man was found dead at a petrol station close to the scene. The suspect killed himself after throwing two or three devices – causing a fire. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Daily Mirror – NHS is facing worst winter on record Summary of the front page The flu and covid ‘Twindemic’ is adding pressure on the NHS, says the Mirror, which reports the service is facing its worse winter on record – which will be further exacerbated by staff shortages. The Mirror joined NHS staff at Royal Preston Hospital as they battle the growing crisis for the exclusive story. The paper says the health service is already struggling to cope thanks to savage Tory cuts. The front page features an image of a doctor treating a patient. Today’s top stories Like this…

  Kent facility opened in January intended for short-term detention and processing of applicants but is already struggling with overcrowding after high number of Channel crossings Kent facility opened in January intended for short-term detention and processing of applicants but is already struggling with overcrowding after high number of Channel crossings 

  This is believed to be the first incident of the impact of the Ukraine war spilling outside the country’s internationally recognised borders. ​This is believed to be the first incident of the impact of the Ukraine war spilling outside the country’s internationally recognised borders. 

Daily Express – Horror petrol bomb attack on migrant centre Summary of the front page The Express reports the person who attacked the migrant processing centre in Dover with three petrol bombs was “laughing” as he hurled the weapons. The paper reports that two were hurt when the devices exploded. The bomb squad deactivated one device found in the attacker’s car in a petrol station, it says. Elsewhere, the paper warns food prices could rise again after Putin abandoned the internationally brokered grain deal with Ukraine. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

  More than three coastal regions are set to be hit with strong gusts of up to 65mph later this week, a Met Office yellow weather warning has said. ​More than three coastal regions are set to be hit with strong gusts of up to 65mph later this week, a Met Office yellow weather warning has said. 

The Sun – England ace: My racist troll hell Summary of the front page A racist troll who abused Chelsea Star Reece James online, has been tracked down in the Middle East, just three weeks before the football World Cup in Qatar, says the Sun. The paper says that an arrest is imminent. Mr James gave statements to Instagram, police and officials abroad, the paper says. The front page features an image of Reece James playing for England during the summer Euros. There is also room on the front page to report about the apparent feud between Victoria Beckham and her…