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Thousands of striking staff head to Westminster for protest outside parliament over conditions and pay More than 100,000 postal workers have begun the first of a series of days of strike action that threaten to disrupt deliveries across the country in the run-up to Christmas, after the failure of 11th hour talks to resolve a protracted and bitter dispute over pay and conditions. The Communications Workers Union (CWU), which has planned six days of strikes on 9,11, 14, 15, 23 and 24 December, has organised a protest by workers at the Houses of Parliament on Friday as the row with…

UK, Italy and Japan team up to build new fighter jet A collaboration between the UK, Italy and Japan to develop a new fighter jet that uses artificial intelligence, is to be announced by PM Rishi Sunak.  The collaboration will aim to create thousands of UK jobs and strengthen security ties. The three countries will work together to develop the new jet which would likely enter service in the mid-2030s. The fighter will eventually replace the Typhoon jet.   Next-generation Tempest jet Work has already begun on the new jet, which aims to provide speed stealth, use advanced sensors and even…

Brittney Griner released in Russian prison swap The US and Russia have swapped prisoners – US basketball player Brittney Griner who was being held in a Russian prison, and Viktor Bout, who had been held in an American prison for 12 years. US president Joe Biden said Griner was safe and en route home. “I’m glad to say Brittney’s in good spirits… she needs time and space to recover,” he said at the White House. Viktor Bout – widely known as the “merchant of death” has arrived back in Moscow, Russia according to media reports. “In the middle of the…

France increases rescue boats in Channel to deal with crossings France will increase the number of rescue boats in the English Channel to deal with the growing number of migrants trying to reach the UK. The French have faced criticism for the incident in November 2021 in which 27 people drowned trying to reach the UK in a dinghy. There has been a record number of crossings this year, and the two extra boats will help the French strengthen the coastguard’s rescue capabilities in the Channel-North Sea sector. The Lapérouse survey vessel arrived in the port in Calais already, and…

US seeks to block Microsoft’s $69bn acquisition of Activision Blizzard The US is seeking to legally block Microsoft, which makes Xbox, with its plans to buy the gaming firm Activision Blizzard – the gaming firm behind hit titles such as Call of Duty. Regulators say they feared that if the deal went through, Activision Blizzard’s games would stop being offered on non-Mircosoft gaming consoles. The Activision purchase was set to be the biggest in Microsoft’s history. The company said it would fight to complete the $69bn (£56bn) deal. Biden’s pledge against monopolies The complaint against Microsoft is among the most…

‘I just had to find a promoter who believed in me.’

The strikes are taking place over Christmas.

In a one-for-one prisoner swap, basketball star Brittney Griner has been released from prison in exchange for arms dealer Viktor Bout.

Metro – Bang to Reichs Summary of the front page The Metro leads with the thwarting of a plot to storm Germany’s parliament, overthrow the government and install a far-right regime. The paper says some 25 people were arrested including an aristocrat known as Prince Heinrich XIII who was apparently being lined up to be the new leader. The front page reports on Harry and Meghan picking up an award in New York. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The Guardian – Gove ignores climate warnings to approve first coalmine in 30 years Summary of the front page The government has approved the building of a new coal mine, despite concerns about emissions and most of the coal being ear-marked for export – that’s on the front of The Guardian. The paper says the mine, to be built in Cumbria, will provide 500 new jobs. However, shadow climate change secretary Ed Miliband said the development was “no solution to the energy crisis”. The front page also reports on the raids across Germany – as far-right extremists plot to overthrow…

Daily Express – Stop this betrayal of our beloved Queen Summary of the front page The Daily Express leads with criticism of Harry and Meghan ahead of their new Netflix docuseries. Prince Harry and Meghan have been accused of betraying the trust of the late Queen, the paper says. It says royal sources claim the couple has broken an agreement they made in January 2020 in which they pledged that “everything they do will continue to uphold the values of Her Majesty” The front page notes Matt Hancock is to quit commons. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a…

The i – Hancock forced out after local Tories revolt against their absentee MP Summary of the front page The i reports that former health secretary Matt Hancock is quitting as an MP, following a revolt by local Tories. The MP’s local Conservative association told the party’s chief whip Mr Hancock was “not fit to represent this constituency” following his stint in I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! The front page takes aim at Liz Truss’s disastrous stint as prime minister. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The Sun – Kylian Mbappe lives in Leicester Summary of the front page The Sun has news of England’s “secret weapon” as the team prepares for their next game at the World Cup in Qatar. The paper says Kylian Mbappe, a teenager from Leicester, has said he is supporting England in their next World Cup match. Like many other papers, the Sun’s front page has also featured a picture of the Duchess of Sussex from an awards gala she attended in New York on Tuesday. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Daily Mirror – Hancock: get me out of here Summary of the front page Former health secretary Matt Hancock has his eye on TV fame after announcing he will not run again as an MP at the next election – that’s on the front of the Daily Mirror. “Hancock: Get me out of here” declares the front page. The paper says the ex-health secretary has his eye on TV fame and said: “There are exciting possibilities ahead.” “Heir we go again” reads another headline on the front page as it reports ahead of the release of Harry and Meghan’s Netflix…

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Christmas strikes, Matt Hancock and Prince Harry are the biggest talking points for this morning’s front pages.  Christmas strike chaos “It’s beginning to look a lot like … a Christmas general strike,” says the Daily Mail. The paper says Border Force staff at some major airports became the latest group of workers to announce strikes over Christmas. The Times reports airlines are being told to cancel up to 30% of flights on strike days to prevent what the paper calls “chaos in airport arrival halls.”  The Financial Times says Rishi Sunak has vowed to…

Today’s Daily News | Harry and Meghan, Raheem Sterling to return to Qatar, Iran executes protester The release of Harry and Meghan’s Netflix show is dominating the online news sites this morning – as the first three episodes have dropped and the media are eagerly awaiting what the couple has to say about the royal family. Elsewhere: the latest from Qatar, including the death of a migrant worker and Raheem Sterling’s potential return to the tournament. Iran has executed a protester and the Bali bomber was released. Harry and Meghan Netflix show The story that is likely to dominate the…

The first messages between Meghan and Harry have been revealed in the Netflix series.

Iran executes protester over anti-government protests Iran has executed a protester – over the recent anti-government unrest.  The protester – Mohsen Shekari was hanged on Thursday morning after being found guilty of “enmity against God,” according to state media. Shekari was accused of being a “rioter” who blocked the main road in Tehran on 25 September. He was also accused of wounding a member of the paramilitary Basij force with a knife.  Iran’s judiciary has so far announced that 11 people have been sentenced to death in connection with the protests that started after the death of a young woman…

Archie had not featured on the two teaser trailers for the series.

Meghan Markle spoke about the interview held on November 27 2017 after the world learned she and Prince Harry had become engaged.

The first three episodes of the docuseries were released on Thursday morning.

First King Charles 50p coins enter circulation King Charles III’s first coins bearing his image will enter circulation from Thursday via post offices across the country. The millions of 50p coins are the first mass-produced coins carrying the King’s image. Around half of the total number earmarked for circulation – an estimated 4.9 million – of the new coins are being distributed to post offices. Coins carrying Queen Elizabeth’s image will still be accepted in shops. “Today marks a new era for UK coinage, with the effigy of King Charles III appearing on 50ps in circulation,” said Rebecca Morgan, director…

Bali bomber freed: no longer poses a threat say authorities  Umar Patek – the man who crafted the bombs that killed and injured scores – has been released from an Indonesian prison. The deadly bombings took place at two Bali nightclubs in 2002. Indonesia says Umar Parek has been deradicalised, but his parole has sparked anger -, particularly in Australia, where 88 of the victims were from.  The bombings claimed the lives of some 202 people from 21 nations. It remains Indonesia’s deadliest terror attack. Indonesia terror attack Patek was accused of being a bombmaker for Jemaah Islamiah (JI) -…

The Independent -Sunak under pressure to avert winter strike crisis Summary of the front page The Independent says the prime minister is under pressure to avert the upcoming winter strikes. The paper says No 10 is being accused of a shambolic response to the industrial action. The front page features a large image of the Morocco team celebrating after they knocked out Spain on penalties. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The Guardian -Mone lobbied for second firm with secret links to husband Summary of the front page The Guardian leads with more claims about Baroness Mone allegedly lobbying for certain firms to get government COVID contracts. A spokesman said on Tuesday that she was taking a leave of absence from the House of Lords “in order to clear her name of the allegations that have been unjustly levelled against her”. The front page reports on Morocco’s win over Spain as a ‘World Cup shock’. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next