Express Sport – ‘Alas for Smith it’s Jones’ A Mel Smith-Griff Rhys Jones inspired headline for the Daily Express today to reflect Liverpool’s victory and Leicester’s woes. The paper also follows the stories of Manchester United’s and Arsenal’s transfer plans this summer.
The Guardian – Tory MPs tell Braverman: quit the PM pitch and stick to the day job Summary of the front page The Guardian reports that Home Secretary Suella Braverman has been accused of undermining the prime minister on immigration after her speech on Monday, with several Tory MPs reportedly suggesting Mr Sunak should warn Ms Braverman to stick to her role as home secretary. The front page marks Zelensky’s trip to the UK. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image
Financial Times – Erdogan on course to retain power as Turkey election heads for run-off Summary of the front page Turkey’s elections are likely to go to a second round, after none of the candidates passed the 50% threshold – that’s on the front of the Financial Times. The paper reports that current leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is “on course to retain power”, extending his rule into a third decade. The front page also marks Mr Zelensky’s visit to the UK. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image
Metro – Suella picking timebomb murder trial: ‘Poisoner’ on the baby ward Summary of the front page Metro leads with the home secretary’s Monday speech, in which she said there is “no good reason” British people cannot train as fruit pickers. The paper says Ms Braverman “aimed a warning shot” at Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as she told conferencegoers in London there was “no good reason” why the UK could not train fruit pickers and lorry drivers to make up for labour shortages since the UK left the EU. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National…
The Sun – After Flintoff crash show looks doomed as race track torn up Summary of the front page The Sun has the latest on Top Gear, saying the motoring programme looks “doomed”. “Stop Gear” is the headline on the front page. The paper reports that the BBC’s Top Gear series “looks doomed”, after it says bulldozers started digging up the test track where Freddie Flintoff was injured in a crash in December, and the show was put on hold. The paper says the Top Gear base at Dunsfold Park Aerodrome in Surrey is going to be turned into a…
Daily Mirror – I loved my wife … she begged me to kill her Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror leads with the trial of a Briton in Cyprus who says his cancer-stricken wife begged him to kill her. The newspaper reports that British pensioner wept as he spoke about his fondness for his wife, telling the court he “loved her so much”, and that she had “begged” him to kill her. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image
Daily Express – Suella: White people should not feel guilty Summary of the front page The Daily Express reports on the home secretary’s speech, focusing on her assertion that white people should not feel any collective guilt over slavery. The front page reports Ms Braverman “lashed out at political correctness”, adding that the UK’s white population “do not exist in a special state of sin”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image
International students boosted UK economy by £42bn in 2021/2 – study The Guardian says The economic benefit international students bring to the UK has jumped by a third in three years, boosting the economy by an estimated £42bn in 2021/2, according to new analysis. The report, by analysts London Economics, said the economic benefit to the country rose from £31.3bn in 2018/9 to £41.9bn three years later as growing numbers of international students choose to study in the UK. The research, published on Tuesday, comes at a time when the government is considering imposing restrictions on international students coming to…
Northern Ireland international student boom adds £1bn to economy – report BBC News says The number of international students at Northern Irish universities has almost quadrupled in just four years. That is according to a new report on the economic impact of international students in the UK. It also suggested that, in total, international students are worth nearly £1bn to Northern Ireland’s economy. The Department for the Economy (DfE) has suggested there were about 15,000 international students at Queen’s and Ulster University in 2021/22. That’s compared to about 4,000 international students in 2018/19. However, some of the rise is down…
UK threatens success of Scots unis at attracting foreign students The Herald says INTERNATIONAL students bring over £37 billion net economic benefit to the UK, up almost 60% in six years. Most sectors of the economy can only dream of these growth rates in our post-Brexit times of stagnant growth and low productivity. ‘The benefits and costs of international higher education students to the UK economy’, a new report published today, proves that our ability to attract some of the world’s brightest and best talent is an extraordinary success story. Scotland is second only to London for attracting international students.…
At least 6 dead in New Zealand hostel fire and others still unaccounted for At least 6 people have died after a fire broke out at the Loafers Lodge hostel in Wellington, New Zealand, according to Prime Minister Chris Hipkins. Emergency services were called to the hostel just after midnight, with more than 50 individuals being rescued from the four-story building. Officials say 11 people remain unaccounted for, and the death toll is expected to rise. Firefighters faced significant challenges in extinguishing the blaze, which had engulfed the top level of the hostel. The building contains asbestos, and authorities advised…
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Tuesday’s front pages report on a variety of topics including the Home Secretary Suella Braverman’s recent comments on reducing immigration. Several of the front pages feature a picture of Ukraine’s Zelensky meeting with PM Sunak as the president begins his European tour. Braverman’s immigration comments “Quit the PM pitch and stick to the day job” is the advice given to the home secretary by “despairing” Conservative MPs, according to the Guardian. The paper says colleagues of Suella Braverman have accused her of making a bid for the future leadership of the party in her…
fire at hostel in New Zealand – The fire ripped through the four-storey hostel tonight.
Financial Times- G7 and EU to heap pressure on Russia with ban on reopening of gas pipelines Summary of the front page The Financial Times leads with the G7 and European Union moving to prevent the resumption of Russian pipeline gas exports on routes to countries such as Poland and Germany. The paper says, according to officials involved in the talks, the decision will be finalised by G7 leaders at a summit in Hiroshima this week. It is the first time the trading of pipeline-gas has been blocked by western powers since Russia invaded Ukraine, the paper notes. Today’s top…
Metro – Nurses give Sunak the double digit Summary of the front page Nurses will strike until Christmas unless they get a double-digit pay-rise – that is the promise from union leader Pat Cullen, reported in Metro. The paper says Pat Cullen, the general secretary of the Royal College of Nursing, has warned Rishi Sunak not to underestimate her union members after they already rejected a 9% pay deal. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image
The Guardian – Braverman rejects Tory calls to ease visa rules Summary of the front page The Guardian leads with the home secretary’s plan to get thousands of Britons trained as lorry drivers, meat workers and crop gatherers instead of easing visa rules for foreigners. The front page features an image of Mo Farah after his documentary won a Bafta last night. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image
Daily Mirror – Brothers in arms Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror leads with the story behind a moving photo taken during the Leeds Marathon. The front page has a picture of Rugby League star Kevin Sinfield carrying his friend and former team-mate Rob Burrow over the finish line of the Leeds marathon, with the headline “brothers in arms”. Sinfield has raised millions to help in the battle against motor neurone disease, which Leeds Rhino star Burrow was diagnosed with in 2019. The paper says Burrow’s wife, Lindsey, also completed the marathon and said: “We’re unbelievably proud.” Today’s…
The Sun – Furious Phil calls in lawyers Summary of the front page The Sun has the latest on tensions between This Morning hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby. “Furious Phil calls in lawyer” is the headline in the Sun. It says This Morning host Phillip Schofield has hired a lawyer to help him. Insiders say the presenter wanted to take back control after being “blindsided” by how public the tensions with his co-host Holly Willoughby had become, notes the Sun. The front page reports on the latest results from the Premier League, as the title looks to be heading…
Daily Express – Outrage over Labour plan to reopen Brexit Summary of the front page The Daily Express leads with claims from some leading Tories, including Greg Hands, that the Labour leader is trying to drag Britain back into the EU. Sir Keir Starmer is planning to enable EU citizens to vote, as well as 16 and 17-year-olds, if elected. Some Conservatives have claimed Labour is using this manifesto pledge to prepare a “sinister” plot and rig the system in order to hold another referendum, the paper says. The front page also reports on the latest TV gossip amid reports…
Zelensky in surprise UK visit as Britain to send hundreds of missiles and attack drones to Ukraine The Independent says Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the UK on Monday to meet Rishi Sunak for “substantive negotiations” to secure more support for his country’s war effort. The Ukrainian president will meet his “friend” the prime minister as part of a trip around Europe pressing leaders for more military aid. Mr Zelensky said on Twitter: “The UK is a leader when it comes to expanding our capabilities on the ground and in the air. “This cooperation will continue today. I will meet my…
Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrives at Chequers to meet ‘my friend’ Rishi Sunak The Guardian says The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has arrived at Chequers for “substantive negotiations” with the UK prime minister, Rishi Sunak. In an early morning message as he landed in the UK, Zelenskiy confirmed he would “meet my friend Rishi”. No 10 confirmed Zelenskiy had arrived in Britain and would meet Sunak at his Chequers country residence in Buckinghamshire. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/may/15/volodymyr-zelenskiy-to-meet-rishi-sunak-in-london-on-monday
UK pledges hundreds of new attack drones to Ukraine ahead of Zelensky’s surprise UK visit The UK has announced plans to send hundreds of long-range attack drones to Ukraine as part of increased military aid. Ahead of a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and UK PM Rishi Sunak, the government confirmed the provision of air defence missiles and unmanned aerial systems. The new long-range attack drones, with a range of over 200km, will bolster Ukraine’s resistance against Russia’s invasion. Germany and France have also pledged military support to Ukraine, with Germany committing arms deliveries worth €2.7bn and France supplying…
Cyclone Mocha: Deadly storm hits Myanmar and Bangladesh coasts causing significant damage A category-five equivalent cyclone has ravaged the coastlines of Bangladesh and Myanmar. Cyclone Mocha spared the Cox’s Bazar refugee camp but caused significant damage to numerous makeshift shelters. In Myanmar, the capital city of Sittwe in Rakhine state was reported to be 90% destroyed, with severe impacts on houses, power lines, and camps for displaced Rohingya. Tragically, at least six fatalities have been confirmed in Myanmar, including a 14-year-old boy who was killed by a falling tree. The devastation disrupted electricity and wireless connections across Sittwe, with visuals…
Thai voters deliver stunning verdict in favour of opposition party In a surprising turn of events, Thai voters have delivered a resounding victory to the opposition party advocating for radical institutional reforms in the country. Early results indicate that Move Forward has surpassed all expectations by securing 151 out of the 500 seats in the lower house. This puts them 10 seats ahead of the previous frontrunner, Pheu Thai, led by the daughter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Analysts are describing this outcome as a political earthquake, signifying a significant shift in public sentiment. The verdict represents a clear…
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