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Daily Mirror – Nurses: We’re doing this for you Summary of the front page Nurses last night asked the public to support their first-ever strike tomorrow, writes the Daily Mirror. The paper leads on comments by the Royal College of Nursing boss Pat Cullen who said she “wants the public to realise this is for them”. Cullen says staff had been backed into a corner over the government’s refusal to boost pay. The front page features a picture of the Prince and Princess of Wales’ Christmas card, featuring their three kids, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Today’s top…

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk  PM promises to clear backlog of asylum claims Some of the front pages lead with Rishi Sunak’s promise to clear the backlog of asylum claims, including the Times, which said the PM had “staked his political future” on resolving the issue.  The PM speaks to the Mail in which he describes the current system as “not fair” and “not right” and promises to cut what he calls the “appalling” costs of housing migrants in hotels while they wait for their cases to be assessed. The prime minister takes to the Telegraph to write a…

Today’s Daily News | Rescue operation in Channel, Elon Musk no longer world’s richest man, Messi’s Argentina in World Cup final Today’s news is dominated by the rescue operation on the English Channel after a small boat believed to be carrying migrants got into trouble. The story is ongoing and dominating online news sites. Elon Musk is no longer the world’s richest man and Argentina beat Croatia in last night’s World Cup semi-final, booking their place in Sunday’s final and Wednesday morning attacks on Kyiv. Argentina’s captain Lionel Messi announced Sunday’s final will be his last match for the national…

Channel rescue: people feared dead after migrant boat incident off Kent coast The Guardian says People who tried to cross the Channel in freezing conditions overnight are feared to have died, with a major search and rescue operation under way for a small boat off the coast of Kent. An estimated 30 people were onboard, according to the UNHCR. HM Coastguard launched lifeboats from Dover at 3.07am on Wednesday, quickly followed by boats from Ramsgate and Hastings. An air ambulance later joined the rescue mission. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency said HM Coastguard was working with the RNLI, Royal Navy,…

Migrants feared dead after dozens aboard boat hit trouble in cold weather The Independent says Deaths are feared to have happened from an incident involving a small boat in the English Channel as authorities launched a rescue mission in freezing conditions. No casualities have officially been confirmed. But reports suggest three are feared dead after dozens entered the water off the coast of Kent. The UK coastguard launched a search and rescue mission in response to the small boat incident this morning. Lifeboats and helicopters have been sent to help. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/english-channel-incident-rescue-latest-b2244888.html

Rescue operation after migrant boat incident as many feared dead Rescue teams are searching for people feared to have been involved in a small boat sinking. It’s believed the small migrant boat ran into difficulties in the early hours in the English Channel. The BBC reports they believe there have been deaths but authorities have not confirmed them. The search and rescue operation was launched in UK waters in freezing conditions after reports came in at about 03:40 GMT. Suella Braverman said: “I am aware of a distressing incident in the Channel this morning and I am being kept constantly…

Explosions in Kyiv as Russia uses Kamikaze drones Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko has confirmed explosions were heard in central Kyiv early Wednesday. He said emergency services had been dispatched whilst Kyiv Governor Oleksiy Kuleba said the air defence systems are at work. According to the BBC, their reporters heard loud explosions shortly after the air raid siren sounded. Russia has repeatedly targeted Ukrainian energy infrastructure since October with missiles and drones. President Zelensky said Ukrainian forces had shot down 13 Iranian-made Shahed drones, which he says amounted to all those launched by Russia early on Wednesday. No victims have been…

Migrants who attempted to cross the English Channel in the earlier hours of Wednesday morning are feared dead after their small boat capsized

New Zealand’s new bill bans cigarettes for future generations New Zealand are planning to phase in a near-total tobacco ban from next year. The new legislation means anyone born after 2008 will never be able to buy cigarettes or tobacco products. By 2050 for example, 40-year-olds will be too young to buy cigarettes. Health Minister Ayesha Verrall, who introduced the bill, said it was a step “towards a smoke-free future.” “Thousands of people will live longer, healthier lives and the health system will be NZ$5 billion (US$3.2 billion) better off from not needing to treat the illnesses caused by smoking,”…

The five-point plan, which includes ramping up immigration raids and housing migrants in disused holiday parks, was described as ‘deeply disturbing’.

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has been subpoenaed by the special counsel overseeing probes on Donald Trump.

Independent says nurses have accused the government of ‘belligerence’ as last-minute talks failed to stop strikes. The paper says thousands of operations and appointments are being cancelled. The front page features an image of firefighters laying flowers for the three boys who died after falling through ice on a lake. One of the boys named Jack, 10 had attempted to save the other boys but fell into the water himself. A fourth child is in hospital and is critical. Independent says nurses have accused the government of ‘belligerence’ as last-minute talks failed to stop strikes. The paper says thousands of…

The Guardian – Government report blames NHS crisis on Tory decade of neglect Summary of the front page The Guardian leads on a revealing report which blames a “decade of neglect” by successive Conservative governments for recent NHS decline. The report was government-commissioned and says the health service has been left with too little equipment and too few staff, the report found. The paper also features a moving photograph of firefighters leaving tributes in memory of three children who died in an icy lake in Solihull. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The Metro – Victims of ice lake Summary of the front page The Metro leads on reports from neighbours told the paper of the excitement of the young children who “rushed” to play on the frozen water at Babbs Mill Nature Reserve in Solihull, before it cracked, and they died. The front page also reports on the latest trailer from the Harry and Meghan Netflix show. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Daily Express – Tragedy beyond words Summary of the front page The Daily Express says leads on the incident in Solihull. The paper describes 10-year-old Jack – who died after trying to rescue three friends who had fallen into the river – as ‘heroic’. Jack had heard the three children screaming after the ice broke underneath them on the lake and attempted to rescue them but the ice broke under him too and he could not be revived. The front page also carries commentary from Prince Harry in the latest trailer for the Harry and Meghan series on Netflix. Today’s…

Daily Mirror – Rest in peace boys Summary of the front page The Mirror says simply, the boys should “rest in peace” and adds that the boy who tried to rescue his friends from the frozen lake had died “a hero”. The paper also reports on the release of the new trailer for Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex’s Netflix series. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

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The Sun – Jack, 10, died trying to save ice lads Summary of the front page The Sun has a pictorial tribute to the young boy who died trying to save his friends after they fell into an iced-over lake in Solihull. The paper says a six-year-old was critical last night. The front page also reports on Harry and Meghan’s newest Netflix trailer for their series. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk  Tuesday’s front pages are dominated by several news stories. Many of the papers carry stories about the upcoming wave of strikes and the action being taken to reduce their impact. The death of the three boys – who died after falling into freezing cold water on a lake in Solihull also dominates the papers. Solihull tragedy – ‘Rest in peace boys’ “Tragedy beyond words,” is the Daily Express’s headline. The Daily Mirror says “rest in peace boys” and along with several other papers, the front page leads with a photo of one of the…

Today’s Daily News | Strikes begin, cold snap hits, travel chaos and vigil for boys who died on icy lake The fresh wave of strikes across the train sector begins today, with an estimated 20 per cent expected to run. Along with snow and icy conditions, there are expected to be major travel disruptions for Britain today. Tributes have been paid at a vigil for the three boys who died after plunging into an icy lake near Solihull. Train strikes begin as snow and ice hits UK Rail workers walk out today as a fresh round of strike action gets…

Ice, snow and strikes spell travel misery for millions across UK The Metro says Widespread wintry conditions and a massive rail strike spell travel misery for millions across the country. Commuters are facing a miserable week as roads continue to ice over under freezing temperatures at the same time as trains grind to a halt. RMT workers have walked out for 48 hours, the first of two strikes which will shut down the network this week, after fresh pay talks broke down. Much of the country, including most of Wales and Scotland, will have no trains at all until Friday,…

‘Tide is turning’ against rail unions, claims Tory minister as train strike begins The Independent says Transport secretary Mark Harper has claimed that the “tide was turning” against the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) as the latest rail strike begins. Major disruption is expected as the RMT presses ahead with two 48-hour strikes at Network Rail – and 14 train companies – from Tuesday and Friday. Mr Harper suggested RMT leadership was losing support among rail workers – saying almost 40 per cent of the union members voted in favour of an offer to resolve the dispute. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/train-strike-rail-rmt-mick-lynch-b2244101.html

Train strikes: UK passengers brace for disruption as stoppages begin The Guardian says Train passengers braced for disruption as the first 48-hour rail strike of the week began on Tuesday in a months-long row over pay and conditions. About 40,000 workers will strike on Tuesday and Wednesday, as well as Friday and Saturday, after the UK’s biggest rail union, the RMT, voted to reject the latest offer. The transport secretary, Mark Harper, said people faced another Covid-style “virtual Christmas” as a result of the industrial action, with more disruption planned for later this month and early January. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/dec/13/train-strikes-uk-rail-disruption-stoppages

UK strikes: Train walk-outs begin as cold snap hits UK Rail workers walk out today as a fresh round of strike action gets underway. The union members will talk out on four days this week – today and Wednesday and again on Friday and Saturday.  The industrial action – over pay and conditions – will mean a near-total shutdown of Britain’s railways, with an estimated 20 per cent expected to run. The union members rejected a new pay offer from Network Rail yesterday, describing it as “substandard.” The union wants its members to receive a pay rise in line with…

Solihull tragedy: Vigil held for 3 children who died on icy lake A vigil was held for the three boys who died after falling into an icy lake in Babbs Mill Park, Solihull on Sunday.  The three boys aged eight, 10 and 11 were pulled from the lake but died in hospital later.  A fourth boy, aged six, remains in critical condition in hospital. For the three boys who died, flowers, balloons and soft toys were left by mourners who had gathered to pay tribute to the children. Police have confirmed searches would continue throughout Tuesday, but have stressed there…