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Breaking – Pakistan mosque blast death toll rises to 100 The death toll in the Pakistan mosque blast has risen to 100 confirmed deaths.  The attack on the mosque was aimed at police officers in the area in the city of Peshawar. The mosque was based within a high-security zone, where there is believed to have been 300 to 400 officers stationed – and an investigation is underway into how the bomber got into the secure area. Rescue teams have been searching through the rubble in search of life, they have pulled out nine people alive and believe no one…

Premier League backs Sorare’s NFT fantasy football game despite crypto crash Financial Times says The English Premier League has struck a multimillion-pound deal with Sorare, the blockchain-based fantasy sports game, as the world’s most popular football league bets that trading in digital collectibles will survive beyond the current crypto slump. Paris-based Sorare — which is backed by star players including Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi — announced a four-year licensing contract with the Premier League on Monday. Users will be able to collect and trade digital cards representing players from all 20 English top-tier teams and use them in its…

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The Independent – Revealed: police roll call of disgrace Summary of the front page The Independent says Britain’s policing crisis has deepened as The Independent can reveal an officer who downloaded indecent images of children and another who tied a woman up and cut her with a knife are among dozens facing the sack. At least 39 officers are to face misconduct hearings across England and Wales over the coming weeks, including 23 from the Metropolitan Police alone. The front page leaves room for an article on the controversy around Sam Smith’s new music video. Today’s top stories Like this article?…

The Guardian – UK faces ‘sharp correction’ amid Truss budget fallout, warns IMF Summary of the front page The Guardian leads with a report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Britain is expected to be the only G7 nation to see its economy shrink this year, the paper says, citing a “sharp growth downgrade” from the IMF. It expects the UK economy to contract by 0.6%, which contrasts with earlier estimates of 0.3% growth. The front page leads with an image of actress Eva Green. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

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Metro – No time to lie Summary of the front page The Metro says No time to lie, that’s the Metro’s take on Russia calling Boris Johnson a liar over his claim that the Russian president threatened to kill him in a missile strike. The front page features an image of the Princess of Wales. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The Sun – £88m Chelsea star’s N-word shame Summary of the front page The Sun says Chelsea footie star Mykhailo Mudryk was slammed last night after using the N-word in a video clip for fans. ‘N-word shame’ is the headline from The Sun, which leads with an apology from a Chelsea football player over a video posted on social media last year. A representative for Mykhailo Mudryk told the paper he was “deeply sorry for any offence caused” by the video posted on his TikTok account last July. They said the player’s use of the N-word was “solely to recite…

Daily Mirror – 40 years after his speech: Britain’s modern crisis Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror says former Labour leader Neil Kinnock says his blistering speech 40 years ago about the cruelty of life under the Tories has come true again. He “warned you about the Tories 40 years ago – and now he’s warning you again”, the paper says, referencing a speech he delivered days before Margaret Thatcher won the 1983 general election. As the speech approaches its 40th anniversary, Mr Kinnock tells the paper that the words of warning he spoke at the time are…

Daily Express – One in four patients unable to see their GP Summary of the front page The Daily Express splashes on a story about one in four patients being unable to see their GP, according to a report. The “shocking state of the NHS” reports the paper, which cites a report that found one in four patients wanting to see their GP failed to secure an appointment within one month. The paper cites analysis from the Office for National Statistics which surveyed more than 4,700 households in December. It found that 23% of people wanting a GP appointment failed…

Tesco to close all remaining food counters and hot delis The Metro says A major shake up at Tesco stores will see all food counters and hot delis close. Many have shut already as bosses make ‘difficult decisions’ for the business. The remainder will close by February 26, it was confirmed this morning. Tesco is also reducing the number of lead and team managers in large shops, which will impact around 1,750 workers. But while leadership roles are at risk, the company has vowed to introduce around 1,800 new shift leader roles in stores. Tesco maintained that all affected workers…

Tesco shoppers face huge change as stores axe key services The Sun says TESCO customers are facing a big change after the chain said it will shut its remaining delis and hot food counters. Shoppers will no longer be able to buy hot and fresh food such as meat, fish and more from delis and counters from February 26. The supermarket has already started axing these services from the majority of its shops, starting the process in 2019. The retailer said it had seen a big drop in demand for the use of its counters in recent years, with customers…

France, Spain, Belgium and Portugal were among those who posted positive growth, while Germany, Italy and Austria contracted.

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Tuesday’s front pages report on a variety of stories. One of the most popular to dominate the papers is the IMF prediction that the UK is the only major economy expected to shrink in 2023. The NHS and the latest on the many Tory party scandals also find a space on the papers. Several of the front pages carry a picture of the Princess of Wales. UK only major economy to shrink in 2023 The Guardian leads with the IMF prediction. The paper says Britain is expected to be the only G7 nation to…

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UK to be only major economy to shrink in 2023, IMF predicts The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted the UK economy will be the only advanced economy to shrink in 2023 – performing worse than all other major economies including Russia, as the cost of living continues to hit hard. The IMF said the economy will contract by 0.6% in 2023 rather than grow slightly as previously predicted. But the IMF has also said it thinks the UK is now “on the right track.” Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said the UK outperformed many forecasts last year. The IMF said the…

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Government criticised for lack of response to Hillsborough report The Right Rev James Jones, a former bishop of Liverpool, who wrote a report into the experiences of Hillsborough victims’ families, has said it was “intolerable” the government had not responded more than five years after it was published. His report, The Patronising Disposition of Unaccountable Power, published in November 2017, set out 25 recommendations. The Hillsborough tragedy refers to the crushing death of ninety-seven football fans at an FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest on 15 April 1989. An official police response to the report is expected on…

New powers to curb strike disruption passed by MPs A new bill aimed at enforcing minimum service levels for some sectors during strikes has been backed and passed by MPs. The bill means some employees in industries such as rail and the emergency services would be required to work during strike action – and could be sacked if they refuse.  The bill passed by 315 votes to 246. The bill will now head to the House of Lords to face further scrutiny before it becomes law. Labour has slammed the proposal saying it rips up protections against unfair dismissal. Labour’s…

Hope is lost for Ukraine as Germany will not send fighter jets to Ukraine, Will the US u-turn?

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