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The Guardian – PPE gowns in £122m order ‘not safe for NHS use’ Summary of the front page The Guardian says the government has accused a company linked to Conservative peer Michelle Mone of supplying defective gowns that could have compromised the safety of patients had they been used in the NHS. PPE Medpro has previously defended its gowns and said they were made to the “correct specification”. The front page features an image of writer Fay Weldon who has died at age 91. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The former pope has been lying in state where thousands of mourners have been to pay their respects.

The Independent – Sunak fast-tracks pay talks to end NHS strikes Summary of the front page The front page of the Independent says PM Rishi Sunak is poised to offer fast-tracked public sector pay talks in a bid to end nurses’ strikes planned for later this month. The front page also features an image of writer Fay Weldon who died aged 91. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Financial Times – Sunak promises to halve inflation, expand economy and cut NHS waits Summary of the front page The Financial Times says Rishi Sunak has outlined five key promises for the next general election, including expanding the economy and cutting NHS waiting lists. The front page features an image of the PM as he delivered his first speech of the new year. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

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Daily Mirror – Our lovely dad died waiting for an ambulance Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror leads with a story about a father who died while waiting for an ambulance after his daughter made three 999 calls. Minnie Rahman told the paper her dad died whilst waiting for an ambulance on Christmas Eve. Minnie refused to blame NHS staff, the paper reports, and she adds that “the government created this situation”. The front page goes on to say another day of NHS crisis and the PM offers no answers. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment…

‘Distinctly British content for British audiences, and honest and impartial news, have never been more vital,’ Channel 4 said.

Daily Express – Rishi: Judge me on my pledges to fix Britain Summary of the front page The front page of the Daily Express says Rishi Sunak has unveiled a five-point plan as he promised to get Britain back on track. The prime minister has pledged to “fix Britain”, the paper reports, by focusing on halving inflation, growing the UK economy, reducing debt, cutting NHS waiting times and stopping migrant boats, it adds. The front page features a large image of the prime minister. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The Sun – Virgin Mary gives birth in Peterborough Summary of the front page The Sun reports on an unlikely coincidence that took place on Christmas day in Peterborough. Lauren Conte, who was pregnant at the time, dressed up as “the Virgin Mary” to surprise her family, but her baby arrived early and she went into labour at her parents’ home whilst wearing the costume, the paper says. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Police found the pasty-loving fugitive after his mugshot made him easier to recognise.

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Most of Thursday’s front pages lead on PM Rishi Sunak’s New Year speech.  The Daily Mail and Daily Express focus on his comments that he be judged on his results. The Mail says his premiership is staked on delivering the five-point plan. The left leaning Guardian notes the PM appears to have acknowledged that his time in Downing Street will be defined by how he handles the many crises facing the country. The Times’ leader column welcomes Rishi Sunak’s speech as “refreshing” and “encouraging.” The paper suggests his pledges are “measurable” and offer a…

UK 2022 was warmest year on record, Met Office says 2022 was the UK’s warmest year on record, the Met Office says. The average annual temperature was more than 10C for the first time, it said. The mean temperature across the year was 10.03C- topping the previous record of 9.88C in 2014. It means 15 of the UK’s top 20 warmest years on record all occurred this century. Dr Mark McCarthy, head of the Met Office National Climate Information Centre, said: “Although an arbitrary number, the UK surpassing an annual average temperature of 10C is a notable moment in our…

Labour won’t spend its way out of the mess Tories created – Starmer Labour’s Sir Keir Starmer has said Labour “won’t be able to spend our way out” of the “mess” created by the Tories – even though he recognises the need for investment. In a speech, he promised a “decade of national renewal” if he wins the next general election. But has said the party won’t be “getting its big government chequebook out again.”  The Conservatives accused the Labour leader of “yet another desperate relaunch attempt.” PM Rishi Sunak, on Wednesday, promised to halve inflation, cut NHS waiting lists…

Harry accuses Prince William of physical attack – report Prince Harry has claimed his brother Prince William attacked him, according to the Guardian, which says it has a copy of his upcoming book Spare. The paper says the book reports on an argument the brothers had over Harry’s wife Meghan Markle.  “He grabbed me by the collar, ripping my necklace, and he knocked me to the floor,” the Guardian quotes Harry. Kensington Palace said it “has no comment to make”. The paper says the book lays out the incident, which reportedly happened at Harry’s London home in 2019. Harry writes…

British man killed in Jamaica was a contract killing, police say The murder of British man Sean Patterson – a personal trainer from Shepherd’s Bush, west London, was a “contract killing” by “unknown assailants,” according to police.  Patterson was found shot to death – with bullet wounds to his upper body and head in St James, officers said. He was found at midday on Monday near the pool of his holiday accommodation in Bogue Hill, St James.  Jamaica Constabulary’s deputy commissioner called it “a contract killing that emanated from Britain”. In a video statement, Fitz Bailey went on to say,…

EU officials urging Chinese travellers test for Covid EU officials are “strongly” recommending that all member states insist on negative Covid tests from Chinese arrivals before they travel. Travel in and out of China is easier from Sunday – as part of the scrapping of the “zero-Covid” policy. There’s a massive rise in Covid cases across China, with reports of hospitals and crematoriums being overwhelmed again/ Some EU countries have already introduced testing. The recommendation on negative tests came from an EU body made up of officials from all members. The IPCR advises EU members vote for restrictions France, Spain…

Gastronomy vs. Science.

Political chaos in America – still no speaker for US House  After two days of voting, the US House of Representatives isn’t any closer to electing a Speaker. Republican Kevin McCarthy, who has served as the party’s House minority leader for four years, has 20 Republicans standing between him and the gavel – and they aren’t budging. Matt Gaetz, one of those so-called “Never Kevins”, described Mr McCarthy as a “desperate guy” and said his request was simple: “For him to drop out of the race.” For McCarthy, he pushed for the House to adjourn until Thursday, guaranteeing a third…

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Michelle Donelan has reportedly written to PM saying ‘pursuing a sale at this point is not the right decision’ The UK culture secretary has recommended the government drop its plans to privatise Channel 4, according to a leaked letter that suggests ministers will instead push the broadcaster to move jobs out of London. Michelle Donelan set out her plans for the climbdown in a document sent to the prime minister, Rishi Sunak, which suggests there is little appetite for privatisation of the broadcaster among MPs. Continue reading… ​Michelle Donelan has reportedly written to PM saying ‘pursuing a sale at this…

Road workers are striking over pay.

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