Pope Francis prayed with a crowd of around 200,000 people on Saturday on what was his second visit to Portugal’s Shrine of Fatima since he became leader of the Catholic Church.
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The Independent – Years of mortgage pain as Bank warns high rates set to stay Summary of the front page The Independent splashes on how Britain faces years of higher mortgage rates and a flatlining economy until 2026, according to Bank of England predictions. The paper says PM Rishi Sunak is on course to meet inflation promises but the BoE predictions offer no relief for struggling borrowers for at least two more years – in what the paper calls a “grim forecast.” The front page leads with a large image of an inflatable Donald Trump doll as supporters and protesters…
The Guardian – Latest rate rise sparks Tory calls for tax cuts Summary of the front page Rishi Sunak is under pressure from MPs to boost Britain’s struggling economy after the Bank of England signalled there would be no respite from soaring interest rates until next year, The Guardian reports. The front page also reports on the end of Germany’s World Cup dreams after they were knocked out. A picture of protesters on top of the PM’s home is the paper’s lead image. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers
Metro – Despicaboil Sunak stunt Summary of the front page Security experts and politicians across all parties have condemned the Greenpeace activists who climbed on the roof of Rishi Sunak’s mansion in his North Yorkshire constituency and draped the property in black fabric, Metro reports. Surrounded by an array of colours, US pop star Lizzo catches the eye at the top of the front page, saying she is “not the villain” after allegations by three ex-dancers of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers
Daily Mirror – Hard-up? on yer bike Summary of the front page Tory minister Mel Stride is the lead story in Friday’s Daily Mirror as the paper says the MP has been slammed for being “out of touch” – after he said over-50s should consider delivering takeaways if they are struggling for cash. The paper also marks Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden starting chemotherapy after announcing her breast cancer diagnosis at the age of 32. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers
Daily Express – Heads must roll! Just how did this happen? Summary of the front page Police chiefs under fire over the Greenpeace protest at Rishi Sunak’s constituency home is the front page of the Daily Express. With five people arrested, the Daily Express pushes for answers from police chiefs, asking how this was all allowed to happen. The entire front page is dedicated to the story. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers
Financial Times – Interest rates hit 15 year high as BoE warns higher costs will not ease soon Summary of the front page The Financial Times leads on how interest rates have surged to a 15-year high – with the Bank of England warning higher costs show no sign of easing. The paper reflects on Thursday’s move by the Bank which increased the base rate for the 14th time in a row, to 5.2% – which the FT spells out as “more pain for homeowners”. The front page features a picture of Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey. Today’s top…
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Kiwi Dan Wootton suspended by Daily MailOnline as cash-for-sex-images allegations investigated The Herald says The Daily Mail’s MailOnline has suspended New Zealand journalist Dan Wootton from his twice-weekly column as the company investigates allegations he offered colleagues money for sexual images. The GB News presenter, who has written a regular column for MailOnline since 2021, was alleged to have inappropriately offered colleagues hefty sums of money in exchange for filming themselves carrying out sex acts, according to his ex-boyfriend Alex Truby. Truby claimed Wootton used a pseudonym “Martin Branning” when allegedly making inappropriate approaches. A spokesperson for MailOnline publisher DMG…
Dan Wootton suspended by MailOnline as claims he offered cash for sexual images investigated The Independent says MailOnline has suspended Dan Wootton’s column while allegations he used a pseudonym and offered colleagues money for sexual images are investigated. The GB News presenter, who has written a regular column for MailOnline since 2021, claimed to be the victim of a “witch hunt” after being accused of using fake online identities to trick men into sending him explicit images for tens of thousands of pounds. Wootton has denied any criminal wrongdoing, although he has admitted to “errors of judgment in the past”.…
Ocean heat record broken with temperatures hitting 20.96 The oceans are at their hottest-ever recorded temperature due to climate change. The global sea surface temperature hit 20.96°C, surpassing the 2016 record. Warmer waters absorb less carbon dioxide, leading to more planet-warming gas in the atmosphere and faster glacier melting, causing sea level rise. Marine species are affected as they search for cooler waters, disrupting the food chain. Fish stocks could be impacted, and some predatory animals like sharks may become more aggressive in the heat. “The water feels like a bath when you jump in,” says Dr Kathryn Lesneski, who…
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Niger: President Mohamed Bazoum calls on international community for help after coup Niger’s ousted President Mohamed Bazoum has called on the “entire international community” to help “restore … constitutional order” following the coup last week. Writing in the Washington Post, Bazoum said he was writing “as a hostage” and issued a warning that the region could fall further under Russian influence – via the Wagner Group which operates in neighbouring countries. On Thursday, the coup leaders said they were withdrawing the country’s ambassadors from France, the US, Nigeria and Togo. In his article, Bazoum warned the coup, if it succeeded,…
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Friday’s front pages feature pictures of protesters who scaled the Prime Minister’s Yorkshire home. Five Greenpeace protesters have been arrested. The Bank of England’s interest rate warnings also make the papers. Interest rates remain high The Bank of England has warned that interest rates will remain high for longer than previously thought. The i newspaper predicts the main rate will rise to 5.5% and stay at that level for three years. Meanwhile, the Times says the suggestion a rate cut is unlikely before the end of next year is a blow to Tory strategists,…
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