Financial Times – Global economy dodges big slowdown as growth outlook outpaces forecasts Summary of the front page The Financial Times says the world’s leading economies are showing surprising resilience. Research for the paper suggests the US, the eurozone, China, India and the UK were all growing faster than expected late last year, although it cautions that the threat of inflation persists. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
Daily Express – Millions demand keep our banks open Summary of the front page The Daily Express reports on a survey showing that many customers prefer to do their banking in person, despite banks continuing to close branches. It accuses banks of betraying loyal customers – and says the survey has found that “millions” prefer dealing with someone in person rather than an online service. It adds that it is not just older account holders who feel this way. “Banks’ betrayal of loyal customers is laid bare in findings that millions prefer dealing with someone in person rather than an online…
Daily Mirror – Hospital trek scandal Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror says one in three patients has made their own way to A&E due to long waits for ambulances. Headlined “Hospital Trek Scandal”, the paper reports “one in three 999 patients have made their own way to the hospital due to record waits for ambulances”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
The Sun – Aircon to the throne Summary of the front page The Sun leads with the latest on plans for the King’s coronation. The Sun goes in big on details of the coronation, with the headline “Air Con to the Throne”, over an article about the modes of transport King Charles will be taking on the day. “Buckingham Palace said the modern Diamond Jubilee State Coach will carry Charles and Camilla to Westminster Abbey on May 6,” it reports. “But they will have a bumpy return trip in the 260-year-old Gold State Coach.” Today’s top stories Like this article?…
Elon Musk calls BBC ‘among least biased’ in Twitter row The Independent says Twitter owner Elon Musk has described the BBC as “among the least biased” organisations after the broadcaster objected to being labelled as “government-funded media” on the social media site. The BBC contacted Twitter after the designation was attached to the main @BBC account. Responding to the complaint, Mr Musk asked: “Is the Twitter label accurate?”. He later emailed the BBC, writing: “We are aiming for maximum transparency and accuracy. Linking to ownership and source of funds probably makes sense. “I do think media organisations should be self-aware…
Musk admits BBC ‘among least biased’ in row over Twitter ‘government-funded media’ tag The Guardian says Elon Musk has described the BBC as “among the least biased” media organisations after the broadcaster objected to being labelled as “government-funded media” on Twitter. The BBC contacted Twitter after the designation was attached to the main @BBC account. The label links through to a page on Twitter’s help centre that says “state-affiliated media” are outlets where the government “exercises control over editorial content” in various ways. The BBC added in its statement: “The BBC is, and always has been, independent. We are funded…
Elon Musk emails BBC amid ‘government-funded’ Twitter label row The Telegraph says Elon Musk has been exchanging emails with the BBC after sparking a row with the broadcaster by describing it as a “government funded media” organisation on Twitter. The national broadcaster, which is funded principally by UK households through the licence fee, is one of several news outlets to receive the label from the social media network over the last week. When the BBC contacted Mr Musk to explain it is funded by the licence fee, Mr Musk responded by asking one of the broadcaster’s journalists: “Is the Twitter…
French Alps avalanche: 5 killed at Armancette glacier Five people have died and one remains missing following an avalanche in the French Alps. The incident occurred at the Armancette glacier near Mont Blanc in south-eastern France on Sunday, and it has since been confirmed that the deceased include two local tour guides. Others were injured and have been taken to a hospital. The avalanche was triggered by a slab of snow that detached from the top of the mountain. Mountain rescue teams, aided by search and rescue dogs, worked all day to locate those affected, and the search for the…
2 bodies found after Marseille building destroyed in explosion Two bodies have been found after an explosion destroyed a four-storey apartment building in the La Plaine neighbourhood of Marseille, France. Six people remain unaccounted for, while five from neighbouring buildings sustained minor injuries. Approximately 200 people were evacuated from their homes, and a local gymnasium and two schools have been opened to accommodate them. The cause of the explosion is unclear, but investigators are considering the possibility of a gas leak. Rescue efforts continue, and a crane and lights are being used to aid them. Mayor of Marseille Benoit Payan…
British-Israeli sisters shot dead in West Bank named Two British-Israeli sisters, Maia and Rina Dee, were shot and killed in the occupied West Bank as they were travelling to Tiberias, while their mother, Leah, was critically injured in the same attack. The sisters were 20 and 15 respectively. Their father, Rabbi Leo Dee, said they were “wonderful, beautiful, smart and popular.” The family lives in the West Bank settlement of Efrat, and the sisters were volunteers for national service. The UK’s chief rabbi, Sir Ephraim Mirvis, said they were much loved in the Hendon and Radlett communities in the UK…
China jails prominent legal activists Xu Zhiyong and Ding Jiaxi Two prominent Chinese activists, lawyer Ding Jiaxi and legal scholar Xu Zhiyong, have been jailed for 12 and 14 years in prison respectively for subversion, after being held in detention for more than three years. Ding Jiaxi and Xu Zhiyong were both detained separately in 2019 and 2020 as part of a government crackdown on legal activists. In 2010, the activists co-founded the New Citizens’ Movement, which campaigns for civil rights and government transparency. They were first arrested in 2013 for their roles in protests calling for equal social and…
Emmanuel Macron, accompanied by top French business executives, concluded his trip to China on Friday with a visit to the southern city of Canton, where he met with more Chinese investors. With trade talks on the agenda, several deals between companies from both countries have already been sealed during the French president’s first visit to China since the Covid-19 pandemic. A French economist shares with FRANCE 24 her insight on the concerns surrounding trade ties between Paris and Beijing. Advertising Business is in the air as Airbus announced on Friday that it would deliver 50 helicopters to GDAT, one…
The Observer – Hospitals in frantic bid to fill gaps left by Doctors’ strike Summary of the front page The Observer has looked ahead to next week and the disruption likely to be caused by the junior doctors’ strike. “Hospital trusts are taking desperate measures to limit the predicted loss of life from this week’s NHS strikes,” it reports. The paper claims this includes “threatening consultants who refuse to do extra work, and tempting junior doctors to cross picket lines by increasing locum pay”. Also on the front page is a report about the disquiet in the Labour Party over a…
The Sunday Telegraph – Tories at war over pact with Labour in Scotland Summary of the front page Internal party politics also makes the front of the Sunday Telegraph, focusing on Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross saying “supporters should vote for Labour at the next election to oust the SNP” something which is “prompting fury in the Tory party’s London headquarters”. In an interview with the paper, Mr Ross said voters should support “the strongest candidate to beat the SNP”, even if that means backing Labour. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
The Sun on Sunday – I’m going to smash it on tour Summary of the front page The Sun on Sunday reports on the death of S Club 7 singer Paul Cattermole. The paper reports that the singer was upbeat about the upcoming reunion tour to mark the 25th anniversary of the band a day before his death. The paper also reports that the high-security Frankland jail in County Durham is installing phones in the cells of inmates. The phones are being fitted to avoid queuing in communal areas. The Prison Service says there are strict time limits, risk assessments…
Sunday Mirror – I’ll fight guns and gangs for my Liv Summary of the front page The Sunday Mirror leads its coverage on an exclusive interview with Olivia Pratt-Korbel’s mother, speaking for the first time since her daughter’s killer was jailed. On Monday, Thomas Cashman was sentenced to serve at least 42 years in prison for the murder of the nine-year-old in August last year. Speaking to the paper, grieving Cheryl Korbel vows “to fight the gun and gang culture that led to her daughter Olivia’s murder”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous…
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Sunday’s front pages report on a variety of topics including King Charles III’s upcoming coronation suggesting that the event will help the Conservative party by “eclipsing a predicted Tory wipeout in town hall elections”. Millions of people across the country will go to the polls to vote in the council elections on 4 May, with the coronation taking place two days later on 6 May. Other coronation news reports the King is at odds with the Church of England over the event and fears over the safety of the royals. The upcoming doctors’ strike,…
The i – Smart motorways ban: pressure grows to scrap entire network across Britian Summary of the front page The i reports on the growing pressure to scrap smart motorways amid rising deaths linked to the roads and concerns over their cost. For a second day running, the i newspaper’s lead story is about the reported ban on new smart motorways, and the mounting pressure to scrap the entire network across Britain amid safety concerns. The paper reported on Thursday that none of the planned new roads would go ahead. Its Good Friday edition turns its attention to the families of…
The Times – Strike to overwhelm A&E Summary of the front page The Times says up to half of doctors in England will be absent during the four days of junior doctors’ strikes next week. There are concerns that patient safety is at risk and that A&E departments could be overwhelmed. The four-day walkout will begin on Tuesday after the bank holiday weekend and involve up to half of doctors in England. The British Medical Association said it would call off industrial action if ministers set out a “credible offer” to restore junior doctor pay to 2008 levels, the paper…
The Guardian – Lords needs more experts, says Speaker as former PMs line up allies Summary of the front page The Guardian leads with comments made by the House of Lords Speaker who is calling for more independent, expert peers in Parliament’s second chamber. John McFall tells the Guardian the upper house is in danger of becoming “out of sync” with its balance of legislators. The front page also reports on Macron’s calls on XI to bring Putin to his sense over the Ukraine invasion – the paper features a large image. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment…
Daily Mirror – Easter getaway chaos: Standstill Summary of the front page The Mirror says the Easter getaway has begun at a “snail’s pace”, with the RAC warning of traffic jams and more problems for those trying to get to France. There is good news, however, as the paper says temperatures will reach highs of 18C in parts of the country this Bank Holiday weekend. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
The Sun – Bad Friday Summary of the front page The Sun warns that Good Friday will be “Bad Friday” for people hoping to get away on holiday – predicting gridlock in the UK and “travel hell” for families. It says those going to France will be met by rioting and strikes once they finally get there. The front page also reports on Gwyneth Paltrow launching Goop Sex. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
Daily Express – Negotiate? No, we’ll fight Putin to last man Summary of the front page The Daily Express turns its attention to the war in Ukraine. The Ukrainian ambassador to the UK, Vadym Prystaiko, insists his countrymen would fight to the last man before they entered into any negotiation from a position of weakness, the paper reports. The paper also reports on travel delays disrupting Easter weekend and ponders if Prince Harry will return to the UK for the King’s coronation. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
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Israel strikes Lebanon and Gaza after major rocket attack Israel has launched attacks on targets linked to the militant group Hamas in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said that Hamas’ “terrorist” infrastructure was hit in southern Lebanon in response to a major rocket barrage on Israel from Lebanon, which the Israelis blamed on Hamas. The tension between the two sides has been high after Israeli police raided Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa mosque on consecutive nights earlier in the week, triggering violent confrontations with Palestinians inside and causing outrage in the wider region. Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, who…
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