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The Sun – Now get a move on Rishi Summary of the front page Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has ordered a review of low-traffic neighbourhoods but campaigners have urged him to do much more to end the war on motorists, writes The Sun. The paper says there are calls by campaigners for him to do more to “end the war on motorists”, including pushing back the 2030 deadline for new petrol and diesel engines. “Now get a move on, Rishi” is its headline. The paper also reports on Marcus Rashford who says new Man U boss Erik ten Hag saved…

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Daily Mirror – Don’t let my son’s death be for nothing Summary of the front page The father of a boy killed by a dog has backed the Daily Mirror’s campaign to crack down on dangerous pets with a change in the law. Billy MacRitchie, whose son Frankie was nine when he was killed by a dog, tells the paper: “Our hope is that his tragic death wasn’t for nothing.” Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

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Daily Express – End this farce: Three hours on hold for tax office Summary of the front page The Daily Express claims the tax office was the worst offender in its call-handling probe, with a caller left on hold for almost three hours before they were able to speak to a staff member at HMRC. The front page features an image of Prince William serving vegan burgers as well as President Zelenksy’s warning that war is coming to Russia. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

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The Independent – Tory plan to save NHS this winter could kill thousands Summary of the front page The UK’s most senior A&E doctor has criticised government plans to prepare the NHS for winter, saying they are wholly insufficient and inadequate provision could see thousands of people die needlessly, according to The Independent. The front page features a large image from the Ashes – as the Australian cricket team paid tribute to retiring England bowler Stuart Broad. The paper notes a grandstand finish to the Ashes has been set up. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK…

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Metro – Putin peace bombshell Summary of the front page Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has hinted at peace talks in the Ukraine war – as Kyiv’s drones hit Moscow, reports Metro. The paper leads on what it says are “bombshell” remarks made by Russian President Vladimir Putin after he said he does not reject the idea of peace talks with Ukraine. It also reports on Sunday’s Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, saying the tables have turned in the conflict. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

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Plan to expand North Sea oil drilling announced – as critics slam Rishi Sunak’s ‘culture war on climate’ Sky News says The prime minister has announced an expansion of oil and gas drilling in the North Sea amid ongoing rows in his party over the future of its climate commitments. Number 10 said hundreds of new oil and gas licences will be granted off the coast of Scotland to “boost British energy independence” and “reduce reliance on hostile states”. The move puts down a marker between the government and Labour, which has proposed a block on all domestic new oil…

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Rishi Sunak commits to hundreds of new North Sea oil and gas licences alongside carbon capture investment The Independent says Rishi Sunak has confirmed hundreds of new oil and gas licences will be granted in the UK in a stark dividing line with Sir Keir Starmer. The prime minister said he is backing the North Sea oil and gas industry to “make Britain more energy independent”. And Mr Sunak said the new licences will cut Britain’s carbon footprint, as domestic production is responsible for just a quarter of the emissions of imported liquified natural gas. Labour has promised to block…

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New North Sea oil and gas licences will send ‘wrecking ball’ through climate commitments The Guardian says Rishi Sunak has announced the approval of about 100 new North Sea oil and gas licences, prompting condemnation from environmental groups, who said it would “send a wrecking ball” through the UK’s climate commitments. Making a visit to Aberdeenshire on Monday, the prime minister argued however that the move would help the UK reach its target of meeting net zero by 2050. Speaking to the BBC, Sunak stressed his desire to maintain UK fossil fuel exploration, a key political dividing line with Labour,…

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Canada wildfire: Firefighter dies tackling British Columbia blaze A wildfire near Fort St John, in the western province of British Columbia has claimed the life of another firefighter.  The death marks the third firefighter that has died in Canada whilst battling the country’s worst wildfire season on record. People are being evacuated further south in the province, near the US border, as fires swirl out of control. A third of all fires currently raging in Canada are in British Columbia.  So far this season, Canadian wildfires have burned about 30 million acres of land – more than the land area…

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At least 44 killed in Pakistan after explosion at Islamist political rally An explosion in the northwest Bajaur district in Pakistan has killed at least 44 people.  More than 100 people were injured during the explosion where the Islamist party – Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) was holding a meeting.  Police told the BBC they have found evidence to suggest the explosion was a suicide bomber. Officials have warned the death toll could rise further as at least 15 people remain in critical condition in hospital.  An investigation is taking place and a motive for the attack has not yet been established.…

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Australia army helicopter crash: No hope for survivors, minister says Australia’s defence minister has said there is no hope of finding survivors from a military helicopter crash. A lot of wreckage was recovered and suggested a “catastrophic incident,” Richard Marles told reporters on Monday. The crash happened during a multinational military exercise off Lindeman Island on Friday night. An investigation has been launched. Australia’s army chief had grounded a fleet of military helicopters after the crash, which left the four crew members presumed dead. Lt Gen Simon Stuart said none of the army’s 45 MRH-90 Taipan helicopters – the craft…

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