Sunday People – We’ve had our Phil Summary of the front page The Sunday People reports that Phillip Schofield has resigned from This Morning after “crunch talks”. The paper writes that Phillip Schofield decided to resign after ITV bosses told him “it was time to go”. The paper quotes him saying he wanted to “protect the show” – explaining that the presenter quit after a rift with fellow host Holly Willoughby. The front page features…
The Sunday Telegraph – Migration tsar backs student visa curbs Summary of the front page The Sunday Telegraph reports the government’s migration tsar has backed plans to crack down on foreign graduate visas. The paper has an interview with the government’s migration tsar, Professor Brian Bell, who suggests reducing the number of foreign students allowed to stay in the UK after graduation, as their visas could provide a “backdoor route” for low-skilled workers. The paper…
The Sunday Times – Braverman asked civil servants to help her avoid speeding fine Summary of the front page The Sunday Times leads with claims that the home secretary asked civil servants to help her avoid a speeding fine. The paper also reports on Conservative Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street, has told the paper that the prime minister must drop what he called his “dogmatic” opposition to building houses on the green belt.…
The Harry and Meghan car chase shows why King Charles needs an ‘exit strategy’ for unhappy royals The i says Whatever Plan A was for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s return from a Manhattan gala to a friend’s home on Tuesday night, it is fairly certain not to have included a pit-stop at the 19th precinct building of the New York Police Department. Dubbed the Big Apple’s most beautiful police station, the Victorian palazzo…
Photo agency denies Prince Harry, Meghan Markle were in ‘danger’ in car chase The Metro says A photo agency denied Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s claim that the couple were in a “near-catastrophic car chase” with its paparazzi Tuesday night in New York City. “According to the photographers present, there were no near-collisions or near-crashes during this incident,” Backgrid USA tells Page Six in a statement Wednesday. “The photographers have reported feeling that the couple…
Did Harry and Meghan exaggerate their ‘catastrophic’ chase? It’s complicated The Guardian says They nearly died! They made the whole thing up! The royal family was trying to Diana them! They’re incorrigible attention-seekers who exaggerated to try and get British taxpayers to pay for their security costs! Public reaction to news that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the duchess’s mother had been in a “near catastrophic” car chase with paparazzi in New York…
The Guardian – Fresh sanctions against Russia as PM seeks to rally support for Kyiv Summary of the front page The Guardian says a raft of new UK sanctions on Russia have been unveiled as the prime minister arrived in Japan for a G7 summit. They include a ban on imports of Russian diamonds, copper, nickel and aluminium. The front page also reports on the BT job losses and features a picture of the PM…
Metro – £10 billion dirty trick Summary of the front page The Metro leads on water companies reportedly telling customers to shoulder the cost of solving the problem of sewage dumping in rivers, a move the paper brands a “£10bn dirty trick”. Companies say that “modest increments” to water bills for “decades ahead” are the only way to halve the 824 spills a day by 2030, the newspaper reports. Anglian Water customers will have around…
Daily Mirror – Mummy, am I dying? Summary of the front page The Mirror has an interview with the mother of a boy attacked by a dog they bought online. The paper calls the exclusive a “horror” dog attack. Six-year-old Vick Zidko was “lucky to escape with his life” when the family Staffordshire bull terrier “ripped his scalp off”, the newspaper reports. It warns of a “dangerous dogs epidemic”, asking the government to “finally act”…
Daily Express – Confident Rishi: I’ll be PM for years Summary of the front page The Daily Express says the prime minister is confident he’ll buck the predictions of many commentators and win the next general election. The front page reports on the prime minister’s G7 visit, reporting that “confident” Rishi Sunak says he will be “PM for years”. Speaking in Hiroshima, Mr Sunak reportedly said he backed his party to win the next general…
Italy floods: At least 13 dead as devastating floods force 13,000 from their homes At least 13 people have died and thousands of people have been displaced after more than 20 rivers in Italy overflowed. Italy experienced six months’ worth of rainfall within just 36 hours, causing widespread flooding and triggering over 280 landslides. The situation has been described by the mayor of Ravenna as the worst disaster in a century. The floods and landslides…
Outrage in Australia after police taser 95-year-old woman with Dementia A 95-year-old woman with dementia has been hospitalised with life-threatening injuries after being tasered by police in Australia, leading to widespread outrage. Authorities were called to the care home, Yallambee Lodge in Cooma, Australia, following reports Clare Nowland was carrying a knife. Advocates argue that the response from the police was excessive and disproportionate, sparking widespread criticism. According to Assistant Police Commissioner Peter Cotter, Clare…
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Friday’s front pages report on BT’s announcement that it will cut up to 55,000 staff by the end of the decade, with a fifth of those jobs being replaced by AI. The PM’s trip to Japan to meet with fellow G7 leaders also makes the front pages. AI job takeover The Mail wonders whether BT’s recent announcement of cutting up to 55,000 jobs by the end of the decade…
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Metro – Harry and Meghan paparazzi chase Summary of the front page The Metro leads on Harry and Meghan’s recent claims to have been involved in a “near catastrophic” car chase with the paparazzi in New York City. The couple’s spokesperson said the paps followed the couple for nearly two hours. Most of the front page is dedicated to the news, but a little space is left for Eddie Izzard. Today’s top stories Like this…
The Guardian – PM accused of being out of touch over cost of living Summary of the front page The Guardian says the prime minister has been accused of being “out of touch with ordinary families” after claiming the economy was improving. The front page also reports on Harry and Meghan’s NYC car chase. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image
Daily Mirror – Hospital horror Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror leads on the news that 19 people are being investigated by police after hundreds died while on opioid drugs at Gosport War Memorial Hospital in Hampshire. The front page also carries an exclusive interview with the son of Lee Rigby, a British soldier who was attacked and killed by terrorists in 2013. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK…
Daily Express – Rishi raises hope of tax cuts before elections Summary of the front page The Daily Express says the prime minister has hinted that tax cuts could be on the way before the next general election. The paper says Rishi Sunak has dismissed “doom-mongers” who claim the UK’s economic recovery has stalled. The front pages also reports on Harry and Meghan’s NYC car chase. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment…
Rishi Sunak talking to EU over threat to UK electric cars Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is talking to the EU regarding a Brexit rule change that would impact the UK’s electric car ambitions. Carmakers in the UK and EU have requested a postponement of the rule change, as they the current deadline poses a threat to the UK industry. Carmaking giant Stellantis has expressed concern about the future of its UK factories. The company had…
Russia launches ninth wave of missile attacks on Kyiv this month A ninth attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv this month has been launched by Russia. Authorities in Kyiv reported that the incoming missiles had been destroyed but falling debris caused damage in two districts. One person was killed and two wounded in a missile strike on the Black Sea port of Odesa. Blasts were also heard in Vinnytsia, Khmelnytsky, and Zhytomyr. The latest attack saw…
Deadly floods devastate Italy and F1 cancelled Italy is experiencing heavy rains in the Emilia-Romagna region which have caused devastating flooding, resulting in nine deaths with several others still missing. Approximately 10,000 people have been evacuated, with some requiring helicopter rescues from rooftops. So far, the flooding has affected 23 towns as 14 rivers overflowed, causing significant damage. The upcoming Emilia-Romagna F1 Grand Prix has been cancelled as a result of the flooding. The mayor…
TikTok’s ‘Iron Knee’ challenge will help you assess your clicky joints The ‘Iron knee’ challenge has taken over TikTok recently, designed to assess the condition of your knees. Sitting for long hours at a desk can take a toll on our bodies, resulting in stiffness. The Iron Knee challenge revolves around a series of squats, designed to assess your knee mobility, balance and overall lower body strength. In a video by Dr Dan, he explains…
Financial Times -ChatGPT chief sees AI manipulation of US elections as ‘significant’ concern Summary of the front page The Financial Times leads with concerns that artificial intelligence could manipulate the US presidential election next year. Sam Altman, whose company created Chat GPT, told US lawmakers independent audits on AI technology and warnings similar to nutritional labels were “a great idea”. The front page also leads on the University of Oxford voting to remove the Sackler…
Metro – 2.5m too sick to work Summary of the front page The Metro reports some 2.5 million people are not working due to long-term illness. The Office of National Statistic released its latest sickness figures, pointing out that it coincides with the UK’s unemployment rate “unexpectedly” rising by 0.1% to 3.9%. The Princess of Wales’s escapades at a charity event in Bath also make the front page, with the royal pictured smiling in a…
The Guardian – Alarm as ministers target housing standards to cut asylum hotels bill Summary of the front page The Guardian says ministers are going to remove basic housing protections from asylum seekers in an attempt to move thousands of people out of hotels and into privately rented accommodation. The shake-up, “designed to move tens of thousands out of hotels and into the private rented sector”, would exempt landlords from meeting minimum safety regulations in…
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