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City break holiday deals to Venice from Manchester for June 2023 Venice is one of Italy’s most popular tourist destinations, famed for its picturesque, winding canals, striking architecture and beautiful bridges, it’s a great option for a long weekend city break abroad. Venice is often referred to as The Floating City – the city rests on 118 islands, separated by 150 canals. There are no cars in Venice, you must travel on foot or by boat. If this is your first trip to Venice, we suggest you book a four day trip, which will give you plenty of time to…

The i sport – ‘Premier League to get new VAR specialists’ The i features an image of Erling Haaland, after City progress to the Champions League semi-finals, where they will play Real Madrid.  Their main lead is on referee’s chief Howard Webb, who is “putting together a crack team of specialists to continue improving effectiveness in games”. There is also a story on Newcastle United’s ownership group seeking to launch a multi-club network around Europe to rival Manchester City’s “best-in-class” City Football Group. Read the back pages here 

Financial Times – Inflation stuck in double digits offers little hope to cost of living crisis Summary of the front page Britain’s cost of living crisis is showing no sign of easing after data showed inflation stuck above 10% in March, the Financial Times reports. The paper quotes Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s comments that inflation above 10% is “destabilising for the economy” and it is “dangerous to leave it there” Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The Guardian – Senior MoJ officials ‘ready to quit’ if Raab survives bullying inquity Summary of the front page The Guardian claims senior Ministry of Justice officials could quit if Dominic Raab is cleared of bullying. The report into the claims against the justice secretary is expected to be published shortly. He has denied the allegations and said he has always “behaved professionally”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Metro – Putin cyber blitz on UK Summary of the front page Britain is facing imminent “ideologically motivated” cyber attacks by groups loyal to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Metro reports. The paper says the National Cyber Security Centre has issued an official threat notice to critical infrastructure operators Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Daily Express – We must unite to protect women’s rights Summary of the front page The Daily Express says Labour’s Rosie Duffield and Conservative Miriam Cates have joined forces to call for united action to protect women’s rights. The pair are calling for action to protect “the dignity of women and girls” by maintaining single-sex spaces, amid calls for changes by transgender activists. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Daily Mirror – Nurse murder trial: ‘Poisoner’ on the baby ward Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror says the cost of living crisis is getting even worse, with some food prices now rising seven times faster than wages. “A living nightmare” is the Daily Mirror’s headline. The average cost of a weekly shop has risen 19% in the past year, the paper says – describing the figures as an “inflation hammer blow”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The Sun – Ship hits the fan Summary of the front page The Sun leads on a row over the meaning of a representation of a ship that appears on the club badges of both Manchester City and Manchester United. The paper reports that “woke lunatics” think the ships depicted on the crests refer to the slave trade. But it says fans and historians have insisted the vessels are a “proud symbol” of the city’s global free trade links. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Mysterious bright flash over Kyiv was not a NASA satellite A bright flash that lit up the skies over Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, caused much speculation on Wednesday night. Officials in Kyiv initially suspected it was a NASA satellite falling to Earth, but the US space agency told the BBC it was still in orbit. The Ukrainian air force suggested the flash might have been a meteorite, but it was confident it had not been caused by a Russian air attack. The bright glow was observed in the sky around 22:00, and an air raid alert was activated, but air…

Suella Braverman lawyers to declare small boats ‘emergency’ in bid to push through asylum accommodation The Independent says The Home Office will argue that Channel small boat crossings are a national “emergency” in a bid to overcome resistance to using a former RAF base as asylum accommodation. The High Court is to hear Braintree District Council’s application for an injunction preventing the transformation of Wethersfield airfield on Wednesday. “We remain of the view that Wethersfield Airfield is an unsuitable site to house asylum seekers, given the lack of capacity in local services, its isolated location and the fact that the…

Britain expects up to 56,000 immigrants to arrive in small boats this year Reuters says Britain is anticipating that 56,000 migrants will cross the Channel in small boats to its shores this year, court documents show, meaning it would be need to house as many as 140,000 asylum seekers. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made stopping boat arrivals one of his five priorities after the number of migrants arriving on the south coast of England soared to a record level in 2022 of more than 45,000, up 500% in the last two years. Already this year, more than 5,000 more…

Small boats crisis: Just 13% of migrant asylum claims dealt with in five years The Times says The Home Office has decided only 13 per cent of asylum claims lodged by migrants who arrived in small boats since the beginning of 2018, government figures have revealed. Between January 1, 2018 and December 31, 2022, there were 83,236 migrants who crossed the Channel in small boats, of whom 76,134 applied for asylum. Yet only 10,188 applications have been processed, which is about 2,000 asylum decisions a year or 170 a month. The Home Office has completed a total of 89,385 asylum…

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City break holiday deals to Paris from London for June 2023 Paris is the perfect place for a city break this summer. Fights to the City of Love are under £100 (non-stop) and take roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes each way. There’s always the Eurostar, but it’s worth noting, the average travel time is around 2 hours 30 minutes.  There’s plenty to do in Paris – soak up all the culture by walking the Parisian streets, visiting the famous galleries and museums and getting some shopping in. Delicious food and wine await you in Paris.  If this is your…

City break holiday deals to Rome from London for June 2023 A city break to Rome is a perfect short getaway that’s worth taking this June. Three days in the Italian capital won’t be enough for you to see everything, but you can get a lot in – if that’s what you’re looking for. Or even spend the weekend browsing the shops, eating some fabulous food and taking in the culture. Either way, a trip to Rome should be on the cards.  Here are the best days for one-way flights from London airports to Rome, Italy (16th June – 18…

The Guardian – UK must not pull shutters down on China , Cleverly warns Summary of the front page In an exclusive interview with the Guardian, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said Britain should not “pull the shutters down” on China. Mr Cleverly will set out the UK’s approach towards China next week, the paper reports, amid concerns from some Tory MPs over its threat to security. In what the paper calls a “warning to Conservative hawks”, James Cleverly says Britain cannot simply treat Beijing as either a threat or an opportunity, but must take a more nuanced approach. “If we…

Metro – How was sleepover psychopath labelled low risk? Summary of the front page The Metro’s front page leads on questions around an offender who was flagged as low-risk by a probation officer but who went on to kill his pregnant partner and three children. The front page features a report on the latest from AI – “Fake Drake and the Weekend’s AI ode to Selena taken off stream.” Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The Sun – As student Elred, son of a mega-rich investor, ruins the snooker, MPs demand … Toff off Summary of the front page The Sun takes aim at the Just Stop Oil protester who poured paint dye on a table at the World Snooker Championships in Sheffield, saying MPs want repeat demonstrators to face stronger consequences. The front page notes on Chelsea’s latest lost – this time to Real Madrid in the Champions League. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Daily Mirror – Killers knives: Five Tory promises … still kids die Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror front page looks at the Home Secretary’s latest pledge to crackdown on knife crime. Suella Braverman is the fifth Tory home secretary to promise a ban on zombie knives and machetes, yet criminals can still buy the blades and police are powerless to act, the paper says. The front page also reports on the latest coronation news. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Daily Express – You’re paying price of rise in fat cat salaries Summary of the front page Thousands of council chiefs pocketed salaries of more than £100,000 last year, according to the Daily Express, which also points out it is amid increases to council tax. The front page also reports on the upcoming coronation, Ronnie Wood and claims only 44% of children visit the dentist. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

SNP will be in trouble without action, says Kate Forbes Former Scottish National Party (SNP) leadership candidate Kate Forbes has warned that the party “will be in trouble” unless decisive action is taken to address internal affairs. Forbes stated that people were watching the SNP “with astonishment” and that party finance claims were “mind-blowing”.  She urged the leadership to take action to resolve transparency and governance issues before the next general election in 2024. Forbes – who came second in the leadership contest behind Humza Yousaf – was speaking to the Radio 4 programme – Leading Scotland Where? which airs…

Tourists in Portofino could be fined for posing for selfies Portofino, a town on the Italian Riviera, has introduced no-waiting zones to prevent tourists from “lingering” in popular beauty spots and taking pictures.  The zones, which include the most photogenic hotspots, have become very crowded during peak times, resulting in “anarchic chaos” with blocked streets and massive traffic jams. Mayor Matteo Viacava has implemented the measures to tackle the problem, with those who loiter too long facing a fine of up to €275 (£242). The rules, which came into effect over Easter, will be in place from morning to 6pm…

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Wednesday’s front pages report on a variety of political stories and calls for tougher penalties to deal with climate protesters after recent disruptions to sporting events. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has expressed concern about the state of the NHS, to the Daily Telegraph, stating that it is “broken” and criticising the “collapse of general practice”. He referred to Labour research which revealed that one in five A&E patients attend hospital because they cannot obtain a GP appointment. Speaking to the i newspaper, Starmer has proposed reintroducing Tony Blair-style targets to improve waiting times,…

Barry Humphries was taken into hospital this week (Picture: REX/Getty)

Barry Humphries is in a ‘serious’ condition in hospital after suffering a health setback.

The 89-year-old comedian – who is best known for his alter ego Dame Edna Everage – recently underwent hip replacement surgery and has now been readmitted to Sydney’s St. Vincent’s Hospital after experiencing complications.

Barry’s family is by his side and the star is said to be ‘comfortable’.

Speaking on Channel 7’s Sunrise show, Journalist Peter Ford said: ‘At this moment Barry is a serious condition but being kept comfortable. He’s surrounded by family.

‘Barry won’t give up easily. Whether that’s a realistic goal, I don’t know … I am told that Barry’s health has worsened in the last week.’

Peter said there are ‘serious concerns’ about what is next for Barry but he has a ‘fantastic’ medical team and has been able to find ‘moments of humour’.

Barry is best known for his alter ego Dame Edna Everage (Picture: Getty)

He added: ‘Things are tough. But Barry has a fighting spirit, and he won’t give up easily. [But] There are very serious concerns about what happens next … it is a very tough time at the moment.’

The veteran comic previously admitted he had been left in ‘agony’ when he tripped on a rug at home in February, leading him to undergo the hip replacement operation.

But he was determined to get back on his feet in order to tour Australia later this year and had been enduring ‘very painful’ sessions with a physiotherapist at the hospital’s rehabilitation facility.

He told the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper last month: ‘I have to get back on my feet … I’m going back on tour later this year.

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‘The result of my broken hip means I now have a titanium hip … you can call me “Bionic Bazza”.’

Metro.co.uk has reached out to Barry’s reps for comment.

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