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UK accepted into Indo-Pacific trade bloc in biggest trade deal since Brexit Sky News says The UK has been accepted into an Indo-Pacific trade bloc in what the government says is its biggest trade deal since Brexit. The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is a free trade agreement between 11 countries across the Indo-Pacific, including Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam – and now the UK. The partnership sees the countries open up their markets to one another, reducing trade barriers and tariffs, with the hope of bolstering the economies…
UK joins Asia-Pacific CPTPP trade bloc that includes Japan and Australia The Guardian says Britain has joined the 11-member strong Asia-Pacific trade bloc that includes Japan and Australia after nearly two years of negotiations. The deal, part of a push to agree worldwide trade deals after Brexit, secures access for British exporters to 500 million people in the 11-member Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). The agreement, secured after 21 months of talks, will allow exporters to “seize opportunities for new jobs, growth and innovation”, the government said. Spanning Canada, Mexico, Japan, Australia, Vietnam and Malaysia, the CPTPP…
Metro – Olivia gun killer guilty Summary of the front page The Metro leads on Thomas Cashman’s conviction for the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel and labels Charles the “King of Comedy” on his tour of Germany. “Olivia gun killer guilty” headlines the Metro as it reports on a jury finding a man guilty of murdering Olivia Pratt-Korbel, 9, at her home in Liverpool. Thomas Cashman, 34, shot Olivia and her mother as he chased a fellow drug dealer into their home on 22 August last year. It reports there were “gasps and tears” from Olivia’s mum Cheryl Korbel as the…
The Guardian – Trump indicted over 2016 payment to Stormy Daniels Summary of the front page The Guardian has two front pages this morning. The later edition features the news of Donald Trump’s indictment, whilst another front page leads on a study that found a wave of rising bills and tax rises will cost families an extra £700. The paper features an investigation into the scale of Vladimir Putin’s global cyberwarfare. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
Financial Times – China warns Europe not to follow US call for trade curbs Summary of the front page The FT leads on a warning from China that Europe should not abide by the US’s call for the bloc to curb trade with the Asian country. China’s EU ambassador Fu Cong tells the FT Washington would “stop at nothing” to disrupt normal ties between the EU and China. The paper says the US has stepped up efforts to convince allies to “harden their approach towards China as relations between the two superpowers sour over Taiwan and Beijing’s support for Russia.”…
The Sun – Lover shopped Olivia killer Summary of the front page The Sun reports Thomas Cashman’s “ex-lover” gave vital evidence in his trial for the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel. The paper features an image of Cashman during his arrest. The front page also reports on Rishi Sunak being caught in a ‘gender ID row.’ Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
Daily Mirror – Justice for Olivia Summary of the front page The conviction of Olivia Pratt-Korbel’s killer Thomas Cashman makes the front page of the Daily Mirror. They quote police sources praising a witness who showed “incredible bravery” in coming forward. The paper’s headline reads “Justice for Olivia”. It highlights the “brave witness” who came forward to police to help “nail” gunman Cashman. A police officer said: “She showed incredible bravery.” Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
Daily Express – Justice for Olivia Summary of the front page The Daily Express’s front page carries a photo of Olivia’s mother Cheryl holding a teddy bear made from her daughter’s clothes and says she was “ecstatic” over the conviction of Thomas Cashman. “Justice for Olivia”, the paper headlines. It adds she yelled “yes” after learning Cashman faces life in prison for murder. The entire front page is dedicated to the story. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
Austria’s far-right walk out during Zelensky speech More than 20 far-right Austrian MPs, belonging to the Freedom Party (FPÖ), walked out of parliament during a speech by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, arguing it violated Austria’s neutrality. Austria has said it cannot help Ukraine militarily but supports it politically. During his speech, Mr Zelensky thanked Austria for its humanitarian assistance and invited MPs to visit Ukraine to see the destruction caused by the Russian invasion. As he spoke, a group of politicians left and left placards on their desks with the party logo that read “space for neutrality” and “space for…
Turkey’s parliament on Thursday ratified Finland’s application to join NATO, lifting the last hurdle in the way of the Nordic country’s long-delayed accession into the Western military alliance.
Scientists reconstructed the face from a skeleton found in 1980.
Pope Francis has seen a marked improvement in his health after receiving an infusion of antibiotics for an infectious bronchitis, the Vatican said in an upbeat statement on Thursday.
Melting Antarctic ice causing dramatic ocean current slowdown, heading for collapse – study The ice caps in Antarctica are melting at an alarming rate, and if we don’t take action, we could face disastrous consequences. A new report from Australian scientists warns that the rapid melting of the Antarctic ice is causing a dramatic slowdown in deep ocean currents. These currents are responsible for carrying vital heat, oxygen, carbon, and nutrients around the globe. If we don’t act fast, the deep-water flows that drive these ocean currents could decline by a massive 40% by 2050. Previous research suggests that a slowdown…
Metro – Thanks for all the joy, Paul Summary of the front page The Metro leads with tributes to Paul O’Grady. “Thanks for all the joy, Paul” headlines the Metro as it pays tribute to the TV presenter and comedian Paul O’Grady who died on Tuesday. It quotes a tribute from singer Sir Elton John who described the star as “a brilliant entertainer”. The front page also features a story on Ricky Gervais’s upcoming comedy tour. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
Financial Times – Ermotti returns as UBS chief to steer $3.25bn Credit Suisse rescue mission Summary of the front page The FT reports UBS bank has appointed its former boss, Sergio Ermotti, to lead the merger between itself and Credit Suisse after Ralph Hamers stepped down as CEO. He will lead the effort to merge two of the world’s biggest banks, after UBS’s chief executive Ralph Hamers was “pushed aside”. The paper says the move comes after Credit Suisse faced a crisis of confidence amid two smaller US banks recently failing. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK…
The Guardian – Government defies experts with huge gamble on carbon capture Summary of the front page The Guardian says the UK government plans to capture and store carbon dioxide in undersea caverns to expand the production of oil and gas in the North Sea. The paper reports Energy and Net Zero Secretary Grant Shapps on Thursday will reveal his “powering up Britain” strategy with carbon capture and storage “at its heart”. A picture of the “funny and fearless” O’Grady in angel wings also makes its front page. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers…
Daily Express – Fears of revolt halt pension age rise Summary of the front page The Daily Express says plans to increase the UK retirement age to 68 will be postponed due to “fears of revolt”. The front page also features a large picture of Paul O’Grady following the TV presenter’s sudden death. The paper calls him a trailblazer and campaigner. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
The Sun – Ta-ra Lily, Ta-ra Paul Summary of the front page The Sun splashes a photo of Paul O’Grady alongside his drag queen persona, Lily Savage, after he died aged 67. “Ta-ra Lily, Ta-ra Paul” the Sun writes as it features a picture of Paul O’Grady with dog in hand beside his drag act Lily Savage. The paper describes the star as a “national treasure” prompting an “outpouring of grief from fans, celebrities and even royalty”. It quotes Camilla, the Queen Consort saying she was “deeply saddened”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers…
Daily Mirror – Paul O’Grady: Smiling til the end Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror leads with tributes to the late comedian, campaigner, and animal enthusiast, Paul O’Grady, who died at the age of 67. The paper writes “a light has gone out in the world of showbiz” after his sudden death. It adds O’Grady had been “laughing, smiling and full of life” according to his long time radio producer Malcolm Prince. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
‘Half-baked, half-hearted’: critics deride UK’s long-awaited climate strategy The Guardian says The UK’s new energy plan unveiled on Thursday is a missed opportunity full of “half-baked, half-hearted” policies that do not go far enough to power Britain’s climate goals, according to green business groups and academics. The 1,000-page strategy has been criticised by many within Britain’s green sectors who fear the country could surrender its leading role in climate action because of the government’s “business as usual” approach to delivering green investments. Environmental groups said the plans – which are expected to form the basis of the government’s revised strategy…