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The Observer: Sunak and Starmer warned: Don’t dump your green pledges Summary of the front page The Observer’s editorial warns against what it calls weaponising green policies for political gain. It says the climate emergency, obvious in this summer of “freak heatwaves”, cries out for a non-partisan approach. The paper also leads on plans from the PM to protect customers from banks being able to close their accounts, following Nigel Farage having his account at…

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The Sunday Express says Rishi Sunak is to push through new laws to protect freedom of speech for bank customers – in a Tory bid to highlight “clear divisions” with Labour. It’s headline is – “PM: I’ll shut woke banks”. It comes after a row about Nigel Farage’s Coutts bank account, which the ex-UKIP leader said had been closed due to his political views – and which the bank has apologised over. The front page…

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Sunday Telegraph: Gove: Net zero can’t become a crusade Summary of the front page Minister Michael Gove is quoted in the Sunday Telegraph as warning against the “inflexible” application of environmental policies. The paper says there is a “backlash” among Conservative MPs with some concerned about net zero targets. It follows the party’s drubbing in two by-elections and its ability to cling on to Uxbridge in another by campaigning against the Ulez scheme. The front…

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Sunday Times – Khan to rethink Ulez after call from Starmer Summary of the front page The Sunday Times reports that London Mayor Sadiq Khan is having to review his policy on expanding taxes for polluting vehicles after Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer intervened. The paper says Sir Keir blames the Ulez scheme for the party’s failure to win the Uxbridge and South Ruislip seat from the Tories. The front page features a picture of…

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The Guardian – Taxpayer to fund 45% pay rise for royals despite cost of living crisis Summary of the front page The Guardian reports taxpayers are to set to fund a 45% pay rise for the Royal Family despite the cost of living crisis. The paper reports plans to boost annual public funding of the monarchy by 45% from 2025 – from £86m to £125m. The rise was reported in a review of royal funding…

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Daily Mirror – Andrew’s Epstein ‘lies’ on Newsnight Summary of the front page Prince Andrew visited Jeffrey Epstein while the paedophile was under house arrest for sex offences, the Daily Mirror reports. The paper focuses on the Duke of York’s 2019 interview on BBC Newsnight about his links with convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Prince Andrew has always denied any wrongdoing. The Mirror says it has approached him for comment. Today’s top stories Like this…

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The Sun – Josie of the jungle Summary of the front page ITV has “won the bidding war” to get daytime TV star Josie Gibson on I’m A Celeb rather than the BBC’s Strictly, The Sun reports. The front page is also promoting a three-page “editorial special” to mark Prince George’s tenth birthday. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

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Daily Express – Fury over plan to axe pension tax break Summary of the front page The Daily Express leads on a story about how the Treasury is planning to scrap a tax break on pensions, which it says could lead to tens of thousands of people being out of pocket each year. The proposals will bring an end to an exemption that benefits those who inherit untouched pension pots, it reports. The front page…

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Metro – Just stop foiled Summary of the front page Just Stop Oil activists who were causing traffic chaos were halted by counter-protesters who surrounded them with a human chain, Metro reports. The rival group wore similar orange outfits and formed a human chain around them. A member of Just Stop Oil is quoted as saying: “We know disruption isn’t comfortable, but it’s necessary.” The front page features a large spread on singer Tom Jones. …

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