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The Observer: Sunak and Starmer warned: Don’t dump your green pledges Summary of the front page The Observer’s editorial warns against what it calls weaponising green policies for political gain. It says the climate emergency, obvious in this summer of “freak heatwaves”, cries out for a non-partisan approach. The paper also leads on plans from the PM to protect customers from banks being able to close their accounts, following Nigel Farage having his account at Coutts closed due to his political beliefs. The paper reports on warnings from the banking industry that revealing the reasons for an account closure could…

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The Sunday Express says Rishi Sunak is to push through new laws to protect freedom of speech for bank customers – in a Tory bid to highlight “clear divisions” with Labour. It’s headline is – “PM: I’ll shut woke banks”. It comes after a row about Nigel Farage’s Coutts bank account, which the ex-UKIP leader said had been closed due to his political views – and which the bank has apologised over. The front page also features an image of the Lionesses – who won their opening game against Haiti at the 2023 World Cup. Sunday Express – PM: I’ll…

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Sunday Telegraph: Gove: Net zero can’t become a crusade Summary of the front page Minister Michael Gove is quoted in the Sunday Telegraph as warning against the “inflexible” application of environmental policies. The paper says there is a “backlash” among Conservative MPs with some concerned about net zero targets. It follows the party’s drubbing in two by-elections and its ability to cling on to Uxbridge in another by campaigning against the Ulez scheme. The front page also reports Nigel Farage is demanding an apology from the BBC. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

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Sunday Times – Khan to rethink Ulez after call from Starmer Summary of the front page The Sunday Times reports that London Mayor Sadiq Khan is having to review his policy on expanding taxes for polluting vehicles after Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer intervened. The paper says Sir Keir blames the Ulez scheme for the party’s failure to win the Uxbridge and South Ruislip seat from the Tories. The front page features a picture of people fleeing as wildfires and smoke engulf Rhodes. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

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The Guardian – Taxpayer to fund 45% pay rise for royals despite cost of living crisis Summary of the front page The Guardian reports taxpayers are to set to fund a 45% pay rise for the Royal Family despite the cost of living crisis. The paper reports plans to boost annual public funding of the monarchy by 45% from 2025 – from £86m to £125m. The rise was reported in a review of royal funding published by the Treasury, the paper says. The front page features an image of young Irish fans watching their team at the World Cup. Today’s…

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Daily Mirror – Andrew’s Epstein ‘lies’ on Newsnight Summary of the front page Prince Andrew visited Jeffrey Epstein while the paedophile was under house arrest for sex offences, the Daily Mirror reports. The paper focuses on the Duke of York’s 2019 interview on BBC Newsnight about his links with convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Prince Andrew has always denied any wrongdoing. The Mirror says it has approached him for comment. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

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The Sun – Josie of the jungle Summary of the front page ITV has “won the bidding war” to get daytime TV star Josie Gibson on I’m A Celeb rather than the BBC’s Strictly, The Sun reports. The front page is also promoting a three-page “editorial special” to mark Prince George’s tenth birthday. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

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