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The Sunday Times – Breast cancer surgeon: 650 deaths under the spotlight Summary of the front page The lead image on the Sunday Times also shows a protester being carried away by police at the Grand National, while its main story focuses on news that the deaths of 650 patients of a surgeon who conducted “hundreds of unnecessary and inappropriate operations” are being investigated. The paper’s cartoonist Nick Newman marries two of the main stories of the day – the Grand National and the NHS strikes – showing a horse asking for a “35% increase in sugarlumps”. Today’s top stories…

Sunday Mirror – Corona – nation heroes Summary of the front page The Sunday Mirror leads on the King’s coronation next month, saying thousands of NHS workers have been invited to the event “as a mark of the nation’s profound gratitude”, but adds they are still not seeing a pay rise. The paper’s take on the Grand National saga is that it was “Paintree”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Sunday’s front pages cover a variety of topics, including the controversy surrounding Saturday’s Grand National – notably when animal rights activists were able to get on to the course at Aintree. Over 100 protesters were arrested. Another lead for the papers is the deepening crisis within the NHS, reporting that the Royal College of Nursing – the largest nursing union in England – will ballot its members on whether to join a “mega strike” that would include every hospital trust in the country. Grand National protests The Sunday People headlines with “National Disgrace”, while…

Japan vows G7 security boost after smoke bomb Japan’s Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, has pledged to improve security measures as foreign ministers from G7 nations visited the country following an apparent smoke bomb attack on him. The PM was attending a public event on Saturday when an object was thrown at him, followed by a loud bang and smoke. He was unhurt and was immediately evacuated. A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of obstruction of business, with police saying he was carrying a knife and a possible second explosive device. The motivation for the apparent attack remains unknown.PM Kishida…

Dozens of civilians dead as power struggle rocks Sudan More than 50 people have been reported dead in Sudan as a result of clashes between the military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group.  The fighting erupted over a disagreement regarding the proposed transition to civilian rule. Both the army and the RSF claimed to have control of the airport and other key sites in the capital city of Khartoum, where heavy gunfire was reported. Witnesses also reported violence in other cities, including Port Sudan. Panic and fear were reported by residents, who spoke of bullets being fired at…

Former Indian politician shot dead on live TV Atiq Ahmed, a former Indian politician convicted of kidnapping, was shot dead alongside his brother while under police escort and speaking to reporters in Prayagraj, India.  Three men posing as journalists quickly surrendered after the shooting. Video footage showed Ahmed and his brother in handcuffs speaking to journalists seconds before being shot. The three suspected assailants arrived on motorcycles, and a policeman and journalist were also injured. Ahmed had been convicted of dozens of crimes over the past two decades, including kidnapping, murder, and extortion. A local court sentenced him and two…

Philip Schofield and Holly Willoughby were swiftly left speechless after Iris divulged some rather private details about their time together – in the bedroom.

The Guardian – Senior Tories turn against Braverman’s racist rhetoric Summary of the front page Senior members of the Conservative Party are turning against the home secretary, according to The Guardian. Top Tories have accused Suella Braverman of using “racist rhetoric” to further her own leadership ambitions, the paper reports. The front page has a large black-and-white image of fashion designer Dame Mary Quant, who died yesterday aged 93. The paper also reports the US has arrested a 21-year-old over the US leaked secret documents. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Metro – Farewell, Ms Miniskirt Summary of the front page The Metro leads on the death of fashion designer Mary Quant at the age of 93. Dubbing her Ms Miniskirt, the paper describes her as a British fashion icon. The front page tribute to Dame Mary Quant says her “era-defining” designs “made the Sixties swing”. The paper also carries an interview with actors Nicholas Hoult and Nicolas Cage, who star in the new Dracula film Renfield, out in cinemas today. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Financial Times – EY warns UK arm of fresh cutbacks after failure to split Summary of the front page The Financial Times leads on the news that bosses at Ernst & Young have warned partners a fresh wave of cost-cutting and staff departures are on the way as the professional services partnership attempts to address “inefficiencies” in their business. Elsewhere, a striking black-and-white image of Ms Quant sits atop the Financial Times, alongside a headline that remembers her as a “British youth culture pioneer”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Daily Mirror – Rapists get his hands on £7m lotto jackpot Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror leads on the news that a convicted rapist has been given access to a £7.2m Lotto jackpot he won in 2004 after a lengthy legal battle. There is another exclusive in the Daily Mirror, this time about the convicted rapist Iorworth Hoare who the paper says has been granted access to the fortune he won in 2004 while serving life in prison. “Hoare, 70, has gained full access to his £7.2m fortune after a 15-year legal dispute,” the paper reports, adding…

The Sun – FerGET it Summary of the front page The Sun splashes on the news that Sarah Ferguson has not been invited to the coronation. The Duchess of York is apparently expected to watch the event on TV instead. The front page also reports on PM Rishi Sunak saying he knows what a woman is and it reports that the prime minister has insisted women do not have male genitalia. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Daily Express – No appetite to make peace with Harry Summary of the front page The Daily Express claims that Prince Harry’s brief visit to Britain for the coronation will leave no time for him to mend fences with the rest of the Royal Family. The paper quotes a source as saying the Royal Family “are focused on planning for the historic [King’s coronation] and have no appetite or time at this stage to think about reconciliation” between the monarch and his son the Duke of Sussex. It comes following the news that Prince Harry will fly back to the…

The lady’s not for learning: Liz Truss tells US group she was right all along The Guardian says she’s back. Sort of. Liz Truss, a former British prime minister whose tenure lasted only 50 days, sought to revive her political career and economic agenda on Wednesday with a major speech – more than 3,500 miles from home. Truss’s unlikely comeback attempt was perhaps guaranteed a warmer welcome at the Heritage Foundation (a somewhat stuffy conservative thinktank in Washington that has its own Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom) than at many places in her native Britain. Knowing her audience, the ex-PM…

Vanessa Feltz reckons Liz Truss should take the I’m A Celebrity cheque and ‘beep off’ The Metro says Vanessa Feltz doesn’t think former Prime Minister Liz Truss has anything to lose by entering the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! jungle, and she should go in and take the money for it. Truss, who lasted as head of the Conservative party for 44 days, is now rumoured to be heading onto the reality competition, which last year saw former health secretary Matt Hancock take third place. Hancock, who was rumoured to be getting £400,000 for his stint on…

Liz Truss’s attempt at a comeback went about as well as you’d expect The Independent says on its own terms, Liz Truss’s visit to Washington DC could hardly have been more of a success. She’d been invited to speak to the very well known and very right-wing Heritage Foundation think tank, presumably as a little lunchtime treat for overworked staff in need of a bit of respite from their main job of trying to discredit all of the multiple criminal investigations into their hero Donald Trump. They’re not stupid, over at the Heritage Foundation. Entirely malignant, yes, but not stupid.…

North Korea says it tested “most powerful” missile to date North Korea has test-fired a new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), described by the state media as its “most powerful” missile to date. The missile was reportedly launched to confirm the performance of the high-thrust solid-propellant multistage motors, the stage separation technology and the reliability of various functional control systems.  The launch sparked confusion in northern Japan, where an evacuation order was issued and then retracted within 30 minutes. Analysts said the North’s launch of a new, more powerful weapon did not come as a surprise.  Solid-fuel missiles can be…

Cyclone Ilsa: Powerful storm hits Western Australia Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa hit Western Australia as a category five storm with winds reaching 218km/h, breaking a wind speed record for Australia. The storm struck close to Port Hedland, the world’s largest iron ore export hub, causing some damage to the Pardoo roadhouse, which lay directly in its path. “Once we can get crews onto the ground and helicopters in the air… we will move along the coast just to check to see roads and other critical infrastructure”, Peter Sutton told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). However, no injuries have been reported,…

US airman behind classified documents leak to appear in court Jack Teixeira, a 21-year-old US Air National Guardsman, has been arrested and charged with the unauthorised removal and transmission of classified military documents.  Authorities believe Teixeira is behind the massive US documents leak which has embarrassed Washington and highlighted American spying on allies, information regarding the war in Ukraine and other sensitive secrets.  Teixeira was identified as the leader of an online chat group where the documents first emerged. He had reportedly been leaking sensitive material online for some but it was not until the intelligence material was posted outside…

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Friday’s front pages report nurses are set to reject a government pay deal, and tributes are paid to fashion designer Dame Mary Quant, who died yesterday.   Unions to reject pay deal The government’s pay deal with the main nursing union is expected to be rejected on Friday, leading to another round of strikes, reports The Times. Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) could return to the picket line soon, with leaders preparing for a “prolonged campaign.” Frontline staff are disappointed with the 5% pay increase this year and a one-off bonus offered…

The Guardian – Biden pledges $6bn investment if Stormont restored Summary of the front page The Guardian says Joe Biden is promising Northern Ireland a $6bn (£5bn) US investment if power sharing is restored at its assembly. The front page also reports on a diabetes crisis growing in the UK, and Prince Harry will attend his father’s Coronation in May but Meghan and the kids will stay in the Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Metro – Naked Fury Summary of the front page The Metro splashes the controversial Channel 4 show, Naked Attraction, which has received a number of complaints from viewers. The show features adults stripping in front of children in a “classroom”. “Harry home alone” is the headline that sits atop the front page, highlighting a royal story that is popular with today’s papers. The paper says Prince Harry will attend his father’s coronation but his wife Meghan and the kids will stay in the US. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Daily Mirror – Spare will be there Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror says Harry will attend his father’s coronation at the beginning of May but will not be accompanied by his wife Meghan. The paper notes on its front page that it’s likely to be a flying visit from Harry, who is only expected to attend the Westminster Abbey service before returning to the US. The front page features a picture of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The Sun – Meghan to miss coronation Summary of the front page The Sun contrasts Meghan’s upcoming absence from King Charles’ coronation with him leading her down the aisle at the 2018 royal wedding. The front page features an image of Bukayo Saka and reports on the UK & Ireland’s bid to host the Euros 2028. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Daily Express – King’s relief Harry will be there Summary of the front page The Express says King Charles is “relieved” at the announcement that Harry will attend his coronation in May, the paper brands the monarch as “forgiving” and the prince “disgruntled”. Despite the news, the paper warns that “there will inevitably be a lot of scrutiny on the strained links” between the royals after the duke’s bombshell memoir, published earlier this year. The celebrations will mark the first time Prince Harry has been seen with his family since the book’s release. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave…