Today’s news summary – Paper Talk There are a variety of stories dominating Friday’s front pages including reports on rail union leaders who have called for strikes, the latest from the upcoming coronation and the latest from an official investigation into BBC chairman Richard Sharp probe. Rail union strikes The Daily Mail described the timing of the action as “vindictive,” and accused bosses at the Aslef and RMT unions of targeting the FA Cup Final,…
Metro – I’m here to get my life back Summary of the front page The Metro splashes on writer E. Jean Carroll’s case against former US President Donald Trump. She told a New York court Trump raped her in a shop fitting room in 1996. She told a judge presiding over the New York civil rape and defamation trial: “I’m here because Donald Trump raped me, and when I wrote about it, he lied and…
The Guardian – ‘Concerns raised’ over Barclay’s conduct towards civil servants Summary of the front page The Guardian leads on an exclusive investigation alleging Department of Health officials “raised concerns” about health minister Steve Barclay’s conduct towards civil servants. Sources tell the paper civil servants have informally complained about the way they believe they and colleagues had been treated, including “bullying” and other “bad behaviour.” An ally of Mr Barclay says the allegations are totally…
Daily Mirror – Bellfield: I’m the Killer Summary of the front page Levi Bellfield has signed a written confession saying he murdered Lin and Megan Russell in 1996, the Mirror reports. The front page also reports a different royal female provides an exclusive for the Daily Mirror as it reports that Princess Anne will get a “starring role” on Coronation Day as a thanks for her loyalty. She will feature in the procession as Gold-Stick-In-Waiting,…
Daily Express – Suella: I’ll put more boots on the ground Summary of the front page Home Secretary Suella Braverman tells the Express she will put more police officers on the streets. The paper reports she plans to slash the amount of “unnecessary” admin, as well as stripping away “woke” policing practices. She writes in the tabloid: “It’s bad news for criminals and good news for the law-abiding majority.” The paper also carries the picture…
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The Sun – No More PC PCs Summary of the front page The Sun says the Home Secretary is launching a crackdown on political correctness in the police. The paper reports she told the police to ‘get serious’ The front page also reports on Manchester City’s 4-1 win over Arsenal to blow the league race wide open. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
Sudan crisis: UK accused of delaying German evacuation efforts BBC News says British attempts to evacuate its embassy staff from Sudan at the weekend delayed efforts by other countries to rescue their own citizens, senior German political sources have told the BBC. They allege British forces landed in Sudan without the Sudanese army’s permission – as other European nations were hoping to airlift citizens to safety. The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) described that as…
Brits thinking of leaving Sudan told: ‘If you’re planning to move, move now’ The Metro says James Cleverly has urged Brits in Sudan to ‘move now’ before the current 72-hour ceasefire expires. ‘If you are planning to move, move now,’ the foreign secretary told those stranded in the Northeast African country, where the army is fighting with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The ceasefire is set to end at midnight local time, but Sudan’s…
Sudan crisis live: UK nationals urged to reach Khartoum airport now amid uncertainty over ceasefire extension The Guardian says Britain may not be able to continue evacuating its nationals in Sudan when a ceasefire ends – something due to happen later on Thursday – and they should try to reach British flights out of the country immediately, foreign minister James Cleverly said. “Now is the time to move because when the ceasefire ends, my ability…
Disney sues Florida governor Ron DeSantis Disney has filed a lawsuit accusing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis of “government retaliation”, further escalating the conflict between the company and the Republican politician. The legal action comes after state officials voided a development deal involving Disney’s Florida theme park, which the company claims threatened its business and violated its constitutional rights. Entertainment giant Disney and Republican Ron DeSantis have been fighting since Disney criticised a state law banning…
Chinese defence minister in India to attend SCO meeting Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu arrived in India on Thursday to attend a key security summit, amid tensions between the two nations. Mr Li will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) defence ministers’ meeting on Thursday and Friday in Delhi. This is the first visit by a Chinese defence minister since a deadly clash between their troops in 2020. At least 20 Indian and four Chinese…
Pope Francis gives women historic right to vote at meeting Pope Francis has announced that women will be allowed to vote at an influential meeting of bishops in October for the first time in the history of the Roman Catholic Church. Five religious sisters will now have voting rights at the synod, which is a papal advisory body. In the past, women could only attend as observers. Men will still cast the majority of the…
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Thursday’s front pages report on a variety of topics including details on who’s attending the May coronation of King Charles, UK politics, and the start of the Donald Trump rape trial. Several of this mornings papers leave space to report on Manchester City’s 4-1 win over league leaders Arsenal – in a game described at the title decider. Anger over coronation invites The Daily Telegraph expresses anger over China’s…
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The European Commission unveiled on Wednesday a series of legislative proposals to reform the EU’s fiscal rules.
The Metro – Run for your lives Summary of the front page The Metro says the first plane-load of British people evacuated from Sudan has landed in Cyprus – hours after they were told to dash unescorted through its embattled capital to an airstrip. “Run for your lives” headlines Metro as it pictures the first RAF plane setting off to Sudan. The paper observes the move was a “rapid U-turn” on advice a day earlier advising…
Financial Times – Biden asks for time to finish the job with a second term in the White House Summary of the front page The Financial Times says US President Joe Biden announced he will seek a second term in the White House and has asked for “time to finish the job.” The paper notes the announcement ends months of speculation and “fires the starting gun” on a campaign that could see a rematch of the…
The Guardian – Charles undermined Queen over plan to sue Murdoch, says Harry Summary of the front page The Guardian reports on Harry’s legal action against News Group Newspapers over phone hacking is also revealing more divisions within the Royal Family. The paper reports on Harry’s claim Queen Elizabeth II had herself threatened Rupert Murdoch’s media firm with legal action – but was “undermined” by the then-Prince Charles. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave…
Daily Mirror – Food banks heartbreak Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror says desperate families received three million emergency food parcels last year. “Food banks heartbreak” headlines the paper. It says figures from the Trussell Trust charity reveal one million children needed emergency food parcels last year. It pictures Newcastle striker Callum Wilson who says he used food banks. “I was that child once,” he explains. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave…
Daily Express – Surely, a tax cut boost is now on the cards? Summary of the front page The Daily Express says Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is being urged to “cut tax as soon as possible” to help people struggling with the cost of living crisis. The paper carries a quote from ex-cabinet minister John Redwood who said: “Cut taxes now.” The paper observes economists believe the chancellor has plenty of “wiggle room” to cut the…
The Sun – Robbie: I’m done with sex Summary of the front page The Sun concentrates on intimate details of the love life of Robbie Williams. Elsewhere, the paper reports on UK evacuation in Sudan. The paper suggests that what it calls the “shambolic” response to the crisis may be because many Foreign Office staff are still working from home. Under the headline “shirk force” it asks: “how urgent and co-ordinated could any effort be to…
Singapore executes man for supplying cannabis Singapore has executed a man for conspiring to traffic cannabis, despite appeals for clemency from his family, activists, and the United Nations. Tangaraju Suppiah, 46, was hanged on Wednesday for a plot to smuggle 1kg (35oz) of cannabis. Activists argued that he had been convicted on weak evidence and had limited legal access during his prosecution, but Singaporean authorities defended the country’s tough anti-drug laws, saying they are necessary…
Breaking – Prince William secretly settled phone-hacking claim, court told Prince William was paid a “very large sum” by the owners of The Sun to settle historical phone hacking claims, court papers show. Documents disclosed at the High Court have alleged there was a “secret agreement” between Buckingham Palace and News Group Newspapers.
The Metro – Get them out Summary of the front page The last waltz – the Metro’s lead image features former Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman who has died aged 78. Goodman had been diagnosed with bone cancer. “Get them out” headlines the Metro as it reports on British troops reaching Sudan to check if an evacuation of 4,000 UK nationals from the east African nation is possible. The paper carries a quote from…
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