Financial Times – Labour plans land valuation reform to ease housing crisis Summary of the front page Labour is planning reforms to the UK’s land valuation system in a bid to ease the country’s housing crisis, reports the Financial Times. The proposals are part of Labour’s plans to ease the housing crisis and go “far beyond recent government moves to allow ministers to make landowners sell holdings more cheaply in limited cases”. It adds that…
Daily Star – A pint of foam please barman Summary of the front page The Daily Star reports that having a pint topped up to reduce the head is the wrong way to drink beer. The paper quotes a beer historian, who claims that a foamy pint is better for your stomach. The front page also reports on the ongoing Phillip Schofield scandal and the heatwave heading to the UK this June. Today’s top stories…
Daily Mirror – I lost my little boy … this must stop Summary of the front page A mother whose 10-year-old son was mauled to death by an XL Bully dog has called for a change in the law, the Daily Mirror reports. The grieving mother has joined the paper’s campaign to have laws about dangerous dogs overhauled. Emma Whitfield’s 10-year-old son, Jack Lis, was mauled to death by an XL Bully, a new and…
Daily Express – ‘Stop banks ripping off loyal savers’ Summary of the front page The Daily Express reports that high street banks are facing demands to increase interest rates for savers – with some as low as 0.1 per cent. The high street banks are being accused of “ripping off” loyal customers by offering “unjustifiably low” returns on savings despite recent rises in interest rates, according to the Daily Express. The paper quotes former pensions…
Italy: Agents die when boat capsizes on Lake Maggiore The victims of the tragic boating accident on Lake Maggiore in northern Italy have been confirmed by local officials. Among the four individuals who died were two Italian intelligence agents, Claudio Alonzi, 62 and Tiziana Barnobi, 53, and a retired member of the Israeli security forces, Shimoni Erez, 50. The fourth victim was Anya Bozhkova, 50, the Russian wife of the boat’s captain. The accident occurred…
Thousands evacuate as Nova Scotia fights wildfires Nova Scotia is battling devastating wildfires which have resulted in the destruction of homes and the evacuation of thousands of people across the Canadian province. As of Monday, approximately 16,400 individuals have been forced to evacuate their homes near Halifax, the largest city in Nova Scotia. The region has had over 100 more wildfires compared to the previous year, fuelled by unusually dry conditions. British Colombia has also…
Ukraine war: Russian air strikes target Kyiv for third night running Explosions shook the Ukrainian capital once again as Russia targeted Kyiv for the third consecutive night, resulting in several buildings catching fire. Officials stated the fires were caused by debris falling from the explosions, as Ukraine’s air defences successfully intercepted over 20 drones. At least one person has been killed. In response to another night of drone attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine has responded with…
Lula welcomes back banned Venezuelan leader Maduro President Nicolás Maduro has made his first visit to Brazil since he was banned by the former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro in 2019. Venezuela’s Maduro was welcomed by Brazil’s new leftist president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, ahead of a summit involving leaders from across Latin America in Brasilia. Brazil’s Lula highlighted the significance of Maduro’s visit, stating it marked the beginning of the Venezuelan president’s return. He…
The Guardian – Met Police to stop going to mental health callouts Summary of the front page Met Police officers will stop going to mental health callouts unless there is a fear of a threat to life, The Guardian reports. In a letter seen by the paper, Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley says he will order his officers not to attend thousands of calls they get every year to deal with such incidents. The move…
Supermarkets have hit back at the prime minister’s plan to cap prices on essential groceries, claiming they could damage efforts to cut inflation, reports the i newspaper. News of a possible cap was first reported by the Telegraph on Sunday and is said to be Downing Street’s latest policy to tackle rising costs. The paper reports the British Retail Consortium director says the price cap “will not make a jot of difference”. The i -…
Daily Star – Dr Ranj blasts bully culture Summary of the front page The Daily Star reports on comments from This Morning’s former TV doctor, Ranj Singh, who has claimed there is a “toxic” culture behind the scenes of the ITV show. His comments come after former presenter Phillip Schofield admitted having an affair with a younger ITV colleague. The front page lead on Everton’s fight to stay in the Premier League after a tough…
Daily Mirror – Holly: I’ll be staying Summary of the front page The Mirror reports that Holly Willoughby will be staying on as a presenter with This Morning, despite fears from ITV that the show’s brand has been tarnished by the Phillip Schofield fallout. “Heaven and Hell” is the front page take on the final day of the Premier League – as Everton battled to remain in the top flight of English football and Leeds…
The Sun – We’ve ad it with This Morning Summary of the front page The Sun reports that ITV has lost millions of pounds in advertising since Phillip Schofield’s affair scandal and that the crisis has left staff fearing for their jobs. The ITV show’s main sponsor, car dealer Arnold Clark announced they would not be renewing their sponsorship deal. Citing a source, the paper says the show’s staff fear losing their jobs if the…
Ex-This Morning doctor Ranj Singh says culture on show became ‘toxic’ The Guardian says A TV doctor who previously worked on ITV’s This Morning has said the culture on the show became “toxic” and that he was “managed out” after he tried to raise his concerns. Dr Ranj Singh, who made regular appearances offering medical advice, said that, over 10 years on the show, he grew “increasingly worried about how things were behind-the-scenes and how…
Tourist boat sinks on Lake Maggiore, with 3 dead and one missing – reports A tragic incident on Lake Maggiore in northern Italy has claimed the lives of at least three people after strong winds overtuned and sank a boat. The boat capsized on Sunday evening between the towns of Sesto Calende and Arona, as stated by Italian media. One person remains missing. The fire service of Italy confirmed that five of the 19 who…
Kyiv under drone attack barrage for second night Ukraine has come under a fresh wave of drone and missile attacks, primarily targeting the capital of Kyiv. Local authorities confirmed that Ukrainian forces successfully intercepted and destroyed over 40 “aerial targets” above the capital. Fortunately, there were no casualties in Kyiv, but the falling debris from the drones caused damage to buildings and sparked fires. There were also reports of explosions in the Lviv, Odesa, Vinnytsya…
The Sunday Telegraph – Sunak asks stores to cap basic food prices Summary of the front page The Sunday Telegraph’s main story is on reports Downing Street is drawing up plans for retailers to introduce price caps on basic food items to help tackle the rising cost of living. The paper reports that aides have started work with supermarkets akin to an agreement in France in which the country’s major retailers charge the “lowest possible…
The Sunday Times – Starmer to ban new drilling in the North Sea Summary of the front page Sir Keir Starmer will announce plans to block all new North Sea oil and gas developments and borrow only for green investment as part of a transformation of Britain into a “clean energy superpower”, the Sunday Times reports. The Labour leader is expected to set out his net zero energy policy when he begins his latest “national…
The Observer – Ministers in bitter fight to halt release of Covid secrets Summary of the front page The Observer leads with reports that ministers are considering whether to take legal action against the Covid inquiry in order to keep secret a slew of sensitive messages from senior figures – including Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak. With just 48 hours remaining of the deadline to hand over unredacted messages and notes between Mr Johnson and…
The Daily Star – Holly: I’m so hurt Phil lied to me Summary of the front page The Sunday edition of the Daily Star focuses on Holly Willoughby, who said on Saturday that she was hurt by Mr Schofield’s lies over his affair with the younger employee. In a statement, Ms Willoughby said she had asked Mr Schofield whether reports of the affair were true when they first surfaced. “It’s been very hurtful to now…
The Sun on Sunday – Holly: Phil lied to me Summary of the front page The Sun on Sunday turned its focus to the reaction from Philip Schofield’s former co-presenter, Holly Willoughby. The Sun reports Ms Willoughby and two other This Morning stars are considering quitting the ITV show in the wake of the revelation. The show itself may even face the chop, according to the paper. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a…
The man, who was allegedly involved in destroying a church with more than 2,000 people sheltering in it, has been on the run for two decades.
The Guardian – Braverman plan to deport 3000 asylum seekers each month Summary of the front page The Guardian reports that more than 3,000 asylum seekers could be detained and deported from the UK every month to enforce Home Secretary Suella Braverman’s asylum bill, according to leaked documents. The leaked documents show the government’s plans could start from January under the provisions of the Illegal Migration Bill, which is currently making its way through Parliament.…
Metro – Unis told: Get out of migration business Summary of the front page Home Office minister Robert Jenrick attacking universities and accusing them of being in the ‘immigration business’ the same day data showed the highest ever net rise in people moving to the UK, tops the Metro. The paper reports that almost 40% of non-EU nationals who arrived in the UK last year were students. Speaking in the House of Commons on Thursday,…
Daily Star – Invasion of the monster jellyfish Summary of the front page Swarms of giant jellyfish are heading to UK seas due to warming waters, according to the Daily Star. The paper says “swarms of giant jellyfish are heading our way” because of rising ocean temperatures, adding that the news comes “just in time to ruin the half-term hols”. The front page reports on Manchester United securing their spot in Champions League football next…
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