The Sun – For the love of Paul Summary of the front page The grieving husband of Paul O’Grady wept atop a horse-drawn hearse as hundreds of mourners said a final “ta-ra” to the much-loved TV personality, The Sun reports The front page reports Amanda Holden is planning a move to the US. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
Daily Express – Just why did the BBC ignore MPs’ call to protect women? Summary of the front page The Daily Express accuses the BBC of ignoring a call from two MPs urging united action on safeguarding same-sex spaces, amid calls for changes by transgender groups. The paper says the argument did not get any coverage on the corporation’s broadcast news outlets, despite being “by far the most liked story” when it was posted on…
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Russia accidentally bombs own city near Ukraine A Russian fighter jet has accidentally dropped a bomb on the city of Belgorod near the border with Ukraine, according to the Russian defence ministry. The incident occurred on Thursday evening and left a huge crater in the city centre, with reports of two women being injured and several buildings being damaged. A Su-34 fighter-bomber jet accidentally discharged aircraft ordnance, the ministry said. An investigation is under way.…
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Outside pressure mounts for Eid ceasefire in Sudan More than 300 people have been killed in Sudan in the past week due to fighting between the regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The United Nations, the United States and other countries have called for a three-day truce to mark the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr. The RSF has agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire for humanitarian reasons, but there has been no immediate…
Beyonce, Ronaldo and the Pope lose Twitter blue check Twitter has begun removing the blue tick verification badge from thousands of accounts, including those of celebrities such as Beyoncé and Cristiano Ronaldo, as part of its overhaul under owner Elon Musk’s push to turn a profit. To retain the verification badge, users must pay $84 a year to subscribe to Twitter Blue. The decision to monetise verification marks a cultural and power shift on the…
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City break holiday deals to Madrid from Manchester for June 2023 Spain – known for its elegant boulevards and expansive, manicured parks, is one of the top European destinations for British travellers. The capital of Madrid is rich in European art, culture and great food. It’s home to the legendary Real Madrid football club as well as the world’s oldest restaurant. For a city break, Madrid is ideal. In five days (2 travel days) you…
City break holiday deals to Venice from Manchester for June 2023 Venice is one of Italy’s most popular tourist destinations, famed for its picturesque, winding canals, striking architecture and beautiful bridges, it’s a great option for a long weekend city break abroad. Venice is often referred to as The Floating City – the city rests on 118 islands, separated by 150 canals. There are no cars in Venice, you must travel on foot or by…
The i sport – ‘Premier League to get new VAR specialists’ The i features an image of Erling Haaland, after City progress to the Champions League semi-finals, where they will play Real Madrid. Their main lead is on referee’s chief Howard Webb, who is “putting together a crack team of specialists to continue improving effectiveness in games”. There is also a story on Newcastle United’s ownership group seeking to launch a multi-club network around Europe…
Financial Times – Inflation stuck in double digits offers little hope to cost of living crisis Summary of the front page Britain’s cost of living crisis is showing no sign of easing after data showed inflation stuck above 10% in March, the Financial Times reports. The paper quotes Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s comments that inflation above 10% is “destabilising for the economy” and it is “dangerous to leave it there” Today’s top stories Like this article?…
The Guardian – Senior MoJ officials ‘ready to quit’ if Raab survives bullying inquity Summary of the front page The Guardian claims senior Ministry of Justice officials could quit if Dominic Raab is cleared of bullying. The report into the claims against the justice secretary is expected to be published shortly. He has denied the allegations and said he has always “behaved professionally”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers…
Metro – Putin cyber blitz on UK Summary of the front page Britain is facing imminent “ideologically motivated” cyber attacks by groups loyal to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Metro reports. The paper says the National Cyber Security Centre has issued an official threat notice to critical infrastructure operators Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
Daily Express – We must unite to protect women’s rights Summary of the front page The Daily Express says Labour’s Rosie Duffield and Conservative Miriam Cates have joined forces to call for united action to protect women’s rights. The pair are calling for action to protect “the dignity of women and girls” by maintaining single-sex spaces, amid calls for changes by transgender activists. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous…
Daily Mirror – Nurse murder trial: ‘Poisoner’ on the baby ward Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror says the cost of living crisis is getting even worse, with some food prices now rising seven times faster than wages. “A living nightmare” is the Daily Mirror’s headline. The average cost of a weekly shop has risen 19% in the past year, the paper says – describing the figures as an “inflation hammer blow”. Today’s top…
The Sun – Ship hits the fan Summary of the front page The Sun leads on a row over the meaning of a representation of a ship that appears on the club badges of both Manchester City and Manchester United. The paper reports that “woke lunatics” think the ships depicted on the crests refer to the slave trade. But it says fans and historians have insisted the vessels are a “proud symbol” of the city’s…
Mysterious bright flash over Kyiv was not a NASA satellite A bright flash that lit up the skies over Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, caused much speculation on Wednesday night. Officials in Kyiv initially suspected it was a NASA satellite falling to Earth, but the US space agency told the BBC it was still in orbit. The Ukrainian air force suggested the flash might have been a meteorite, but it was confident it had not been…
Suella Braverman lawyers to declare small boats ‘emergency’ in bid to push through asylum accommodation The Independent says The Home Office will argue that Channel small boat crossings are a national “emergency” in a bid to overcome resistance to using a former RAF base as asylum accommodation. The High Court is to hear Braintree District Council’s application for an injunction preventing the transformation of Wethersfield airfield on Wednesday. “We remain of the view that Wethersfield…
Britain expects up to 56,000 immigrants to arrive in small boats this year Reuters says Britain is anticipating that 56,000 migrants will cross the Channel in small boats to its shores this year, court documents show, meaning it would be need to house as many as 140,000 asylum seekers. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made stopping boat arrivals one of his five priorities after the number of migrants arriving on the south coast of England…
Small boats crisis: Just 13% of migrant asylum claims dealt with in five years The Times says The Home Office has decided only 13 per cent of asylum claims lodged by migrants who arrived in small boats since the beginning of 2018, government figures have revealed. Between January 1, 2018 and December 31, 2022, there were 83,236 migrants who crossed the Channel in small boats, of whom 76,134 applied for asylum. Yet only 10,188 applications…
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City break holiday deals to Paris from London for June 2023 Paris is the perfect place for a city break this summer. Fights to the City of Love are under £100 (non-stop) and take roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes each way. There’s always the Eurostar, but it’s worth noting, the average travel time is around 2 hours 30 minutes. There’s plenty to do in Paris – soak up all the culture by walking the…
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