Author: News Desk

One of the biggest stories dominating the UK newspapers this morning – front and back pages – is of course Liverpool’s record-equalling title. They now are equal on 20 titles with Manchester United. 

Monday’s front pages feature a real variety of stories – mostly domestic. There’s a little bit of coverage of the Vancouver car attack, which was largely overshadowed in print media by the funeral of Pope Francis. Online, the story dominates most international broadcasters. 

Closer to home, there are several political stories on the front pages this morning including the latest polling ahead of England’s local elections later this week.

The government received pay rise recommendations from the independent review body, suggesting increases of nearly 4% for teachers and 3% for NHS workers, exceeding the current 2.8% offer.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has named Hussein al-Sheikh as the new vice president of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), positioning him as a potential successor to the 89-year-old leader.

The sun is blaring across the capital this morning, as the UK is set for high temperatures and clear skies this week. 

So grab yourself a coffee and let’s have a look at the headlines this Monday morning.

Gene Hackman, 95, died from heart disease, with advanced Alzheimer’s disease as a significant contributory factor, while his wife Betsy Arakawa, 65, battled hantavirus before her death.

Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen asserts that Greenland will not be treated as property for sale amid US interest in the territory.