Daily Express – Race against time to rescue Titanic sub Summary of the front page The Daily Express has called the search for a missing Titanic tourist sub a “race against time”. The paper reports that marine experts have said it is possible the vessel became entangled in the wreckage of the ship, which sits 12,500ft (3800m) below the surface of the ocean. The front page features a report on Boris Johnson, suggesting the MPs…
The Sun- Brit on lost sub to Titanic Summary of the front page The Sun leads with the search for a lost sub carrying 5 explorers, including a British billionaire. The front page features an image of the Brit billionaire, Hamish Harding, 58. The Princess of Wales is pictured on the front splash. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers
Large PPE store to be removed from New Forest caravan site The large stockpile of PPE, discovered dumped at a caravan site, is set to be removed due to its violation of the site’s license. The PPE was discovered on April 4th at Little Testwood Farm in Calmore, Hampshire. Hampshire County councillors were informed previously that the equipment may have been discarded as substandard during the Covid-19 pandemic and unlawfully dumped. But the New Forest…
Greece boat disaster: Nine trafficking suspects plead not guilty in first court appearance Nine men, aged between 20 and 40, who were accused of causing a disaster when a vessel sank off the Greek coast and killed at least 78 migrants, have pleaded not guilty to the charges of people-smuggling. One of the suspects’ lawyers is arguing his client was a passenger and not involved in smuggling activities. The UN reports that approximately 500 people…
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New Zealand: Four injured in axe attacks at Chinese restaurants A Chinese national has allegedly attacked diners with an axe at multiple Chinese restaurants in Auckland, New Zealand, leaving four people injured. Video footage shows people fleeing from one of the restaurants as witnesses say the man attacked diners at around 21:00 local time on Monday. Three individuals remain in hospital in stable conditions, police have said. According to reports, the assailant wielded various other…
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The Metro – You’re out of order Summary of the front page “You’re out of order” headlines the Metro as it carries Mirror pictures taken from the Partygate video. The paper explains that view comes from Levelling Up Minister Michael Gove who was grilled on TV over the latest revelation of what was going on in Westminster at a time when the country was being told to follow strict rules on social distancing The front…
The Guardian – Pressure on Sunak as Met police ‘consider’ latest Partygate video Summary of the front page The Guardian’s leads on the Metropolitan Police announcing they are “considering” the Partygate video. The paper calls the video “another setback” for Rishi Sunak as he attempts to move on from the legacy of Boris Johnson’s “chaotic premiership”. The front page reports that the Home Office has disbanded its Windrush reform unit as Home Secretary Suella Braverman…
The Financial Times – AstraZeneca drafts plans to carve out China business Summary of the front page The Financial Times leads on pharmaceuticals giant AstraZeneca drawing up plans to separate the Chinese arm of its global business and list it on the Hong Kong stock exchange – as a way of sheltering the company against mounting geopolitical tensions. The paper observes the moves shows the “significant restructuring” companies could be forced to undertake as they…
The Sun – Wagatha war over £1.8m Summary of the front page “Wagatha war over £1.8m” headlines the Sun as it reports Becky Vardy is locked in a new battle over Coleen Rooney’s £1.8m legal bill. Ms Vardy has to pay 90% of her rivals costs after losing her libel case last year, but she claims some of the figures have rocketed, according to the paper. The front page also runs the story that PM…
Daily Express – Taxpayer will not foot bill for mortgage bailout Summary of the front page The Treasury has ruled out helping millions struggling with higher mortgage bills, the Daily Express reports. A Treasury insider tells the paper state intervention in mortgages would be the “most dangerous thing a government could do”. They explained it would risk fuelling inflation and force the Bank of England to respond with higher interest rates. The front page features…
Daily Mirror – Guilty party Summary of the front page “Guilty party” headlines the Daily Mirror as it follows up its own weekend revelations about a video showing Conservative Party workers dancing at their own social gathering during the second Covid lockdown at the end of of 2020. It reports the video has sparked fury among relatives of Covid victims who accused them of “dancing on the graves of those who died”. The front page…
Suella Braverman urges forces to ‘ramp up’ stop-and-search measure Suella Braverman has urged police leaders to “ramp up” the use of stop-and-search powers in order to prevent more knife attacks across England and Wales. The Home Secretary sent communications to all 43 police forces in England and Wales, emphasising the need to end the “dangerous culture” of carrying weapons. She also called on forces to quickly release bodycam footage to prevent police officers from being…
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Switzerland referendum: Voters back carbon cuts as glaciers melt In Switzerland, voters have shown their support for a new climate bill aimed at reducing the use of fossil fuels and achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. With the Swiss Alps experiencing rapid glacier melt, the government has emphasised the need to safeguard energy security and the environment. The legislation mandates a shift away from reliance on imported oil and gas toward the adoption of renewable…
Three arrested, including 14-year-old, for planned attack at Vienna Pride parade, Austrian police say Three people, suspected of being Islamic extremists, have been arrested in Austria for allegedly planning an attack on the annual LGBTQ+ Pride parade. The parade, which attracted over 300,000 people, was held in the capital city of Vienna on Saturday. The Austrian security services reported that the young men, aged 14, 17, and 20, were arrested at their residences on Saturday.…
Putin critic Alexei Navalny facing decades in prison as new trial begins Alexei Navalny, the jailed Russian opposition leader, is set to face a new trial on charges of extremism that may see him imprisoned for decades. He is currently serving a nine-year sentence for parole violations, fraud, and contempt of court. Navalny and his supporters maintain that his arrest and imprisonment in 2021 were politically motivated. The trial is scheduled to start on Monday…
MPs to vote on whether they support Boris Johnson Partygate report later today The Metro says MPs will decide later whether to support a report that found Boris Johnson deliberately misled Parliament over lockdown parties in No 10. A 14-month-long inquiry from the Commons privileges committee said the former prime minister committed repeated offences with his Partygate denials. The long-awaited report concluded Mr Johnson misled the Commons by: – Claiming Covid rules and guidance were…
Dozens of Tory MPs expected to abstain in vote on committee’s Partygate report The Guardian says Dozens of Tory rightwing MPs are preparing to abstain from voting in the Commons on Monday over the parliamentary investigation that found Boris Johnson deliberately misled MPs, in a sign of support for the former prime minister. Between 60 and 70 MPs with constituencies in the “red wall” were said to be feeling “incredibly warm” towards Johnson, after he…
Rishi Sunak refuses to say if he’ll vote on Boris Johnson Partygate report The i newspaper says Rishi Sunak has refused to say whether he will vote in the Commons today on the Privileges Committee report on Boris Johnson. Just hours ahead of the potential vote in the Commons, the Prime Minister said he “would not want to influence anyone in advance of that vote” and that it was “a matter for parliament and members…
‘We’re watching you!’ – Grassroot Tories pile pressure on MPs to back Boris in vote Daily Express says Tory MPs are set to be put under huge pressure to vote against the Privileges Committee report into Boris Johnson thanks to a weekend grassroots campaign set up by his supporters. With MPs set to vote on the Privileges Committee report which claims he deliberately misled Parliament on Monday, many Conservative MPs were planning on staying away.…
The Observer – ‘Just an ex-MP’: Sunak’s allies pour scorn on beaten Johnson Summary of the front page Boris Johnson is “just an ex-MP” of no particular importance according to Rishi Sunak allies. That’s the gist of the Observer front page headline but the accompanying story says this portrayal of Johnson risks infuriating support of the former prime minister who insist Mr Sunak was complicit in many of the Covid-related inquiries. The front page features…
Sunday Telegraph – Starmer aide Sue Gray broke civil service job rules Summary of the front page The Sunday Telegraph leads on senior civil servant Sue Gray breaching impartiality rules which could have led to her suspension or sacking had she not quit, according to the “damning findings” of a Cabinet Office inquiry seen by the paper. It concluded Ms Gray fell short of the Civil Service Code when she “quietly” took part in talks…
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