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Greenpeace set up shop on top of Rishi Sunak’s mansion.
With just one year to go before Paris hosts the Olympic Games, one of the city’s airports suffered an unprecedented breakdown Thursday that led to a mountain of luggage piling up and delayed flights.
Baby Jacob died at his home following a ‘vicious assault’ which saw him ‘kicked or stamped on with such severe force that it fractured a rib and caused a tear in his stomach and bowel’.
It was hidden by Milky Way starlight.
The pope said that ignoring the clergy sexual abuse scandal for so long marred the Catholic Church and drove people away from it.
Giorgia Meloni is suing for defamation.
Hundreds demonstrated in support of the new regime in Niamey, as Niger’s coup leaders and their supporters remain defiant as a deadline set by neighbouring regional countries to reinstate ousted President Mahomed Bazoum looms.
You’ll always know what you get with QOTSA.
Wilko to file for administration putting 12,000 jobs at risk The Mirror says Household and garden retailer Wilko has filed a Notice of Intention (NOI) to appoint administrators potentially putting 12,000 jobs and 400 stores at risk. The news comes as Wilko’s owners were reported to be exploring the sale of a controlling stake just last month. In a statement from CEO Mark Jackson today, the chain confirmed that the retailer was struggling to find a buyer which provided the “necessary liquidity” in the time it has available “given the mounting cash pressures” it was facing. He added that the…
Wilko to go into administration leaving high street giant with 400 stores on brink of collapse The Sun says WILKO is on the brink of administration, putting 400 stores and thousands of jobs at risk. The bargain retailer today filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators. It comes as Wilko’s owners were said to be exploring the sale of a controlling stake just last month. The discount chain has 400 shops and employs about 12,000 people. Wilko chief executive Mark Jackson confirmed there has been “significant levels of interest” but that the business has not yet received an offer.…
Wilko homeware chain on brink of collapse BBC News says UK homewares retailer Wilko has warned that it is on the brink of collapse because of mounting cost pressures. The privately-owned company said it had filed a “notice of intention” to appoint administrators after failing to find enough investment. Wilko employs some 12,000 people across 400 UK stores and is well-known for its value furnishings and accessories. Chief executive Mark Jackson said it would continue to talk with interested parties about options for the business. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66395824
The Guardian – Trump court date sets US on course for election crash Summary of the front page The Guardian leads on Donald Trump saying a 45-page indictment accuses him of knowingly spreading ‘pervasive and destabilising lies’ about election fraud that threatened American democracy. A beaming photo of York’s first resident rabbi in centuries also catches the eye on the side of the broadsheet.’Our doors are open’ the paper says. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers
Metro – Election won’t be Soonak Summary of the front page Election won’t be Soonak – that’s the headline on the Metro which says the prime minister has hinted there won’t be a general election until January 2025. The paper on the PM’s comments made during a LBC listener phone-in. One of the four bullet points on the front page says the prime minister is going to Disneyland with wife and daughters for first ‘proper’ holiday in years. The front page also reports on pop star Lizzo and Donald Trump dominate the top of the Metro as the paper reports…
Daily Star – The proof is out there Summary of the front page A top space scientist has vowed to show Daily Star readers definitive evidence of aliens within a month. The front page has a story about a baker who refused to cater for ex-Coronation Street actress Catherine Tyldesley’s 40th birthday in exchange for publicity rather than money. The TV star said she did not know the e-mails had been sent and called the whole affair “bizarre”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers
Daily Mirror – Rishi: NHS strikes are to blame for waiting lists … yeah, right Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror writes Rishi Sunak yesterday blamed striking doctors for rising NHS waiting lists. A timeline graphic on the front of the tabloid appears to show waiting lists going up long before strikes began in 2022. The paper also makes space for this year’s memorable World Cup – with England’s Lauren James, who’s “in demand”, featured on the masthead. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers
Daily Express – Rishi’s blunt ultimatum to striking doctors Summary of the front page The Daily Express says Rishi Sunak has insisted the pay offer on the table to doctors is “final”. The remarks were made by the PM during an LBC listener phone-in. The paper brands the PM’s comments as a “blunt ultimatum.” King Charles waves at the top of the masthead as headline writers tease the wet August weather which is likely to continue. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers
Rhodes fires: Free holiday for evacuated tourists, Greek PM says Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has pledged to give tourists who escaped the recent Rhodes wildfires, a free one-week holiday there next year. Speaking to Good Morning Britain, the PM said people could take up the offer in the spring or autumn of 2024. He has yet to reveal the details of how the scheme would work. The Rhodes wildfires saw more than 20,000 people evacuated after fires broke out in July. Thousands of UK holidaymakers were flown home to the UK. Mr Mitsotakis said: “Not a single human life was…
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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Most of Thursday’s front pages focus on Donald Trump who is set to appear in court, charged with plotting to overturn his 2020 election defeat. No general election until 2025 and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau announces split from wife after 18 years – also makes the front splash! Donald Trump charged The Guardian reports the former president’s court date could be set to clash with the November US presidential election. The paper says the 45-page indictment accuses him of knowingly spreading ‘pervasive and destabilising lies’ about election fraud that threatened American democracy. The Metro…
‘Russian terrorists have once again targeted ports, grain facilities and global food security.’
‘Spiralling rents are driving families into poverty and on to the streets.’
Is there anything more awkward?
‘I believe we were meant to meet.’
‘He wasn’t feeling great…’