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The Guardian – Government accused of cover up over battle for Covid evidence Summary of the front page The Guardian reports that Labour and Liberal Democrats have accused the government of a cover-up over its opposition to handing over Boris Johnson’s unredacted WhatsApp messages and notebooks to the official COVID-19 inquiry. The paper also says the PM is facing mounting calls from within his own party to hand over the messages. Some of the relatives…

The Independent – Boris’s WhatsApps: Who’s telling the truth and who’s bluffing? Summary of the front page The Independent reports on what it describes as an “extraordinary row” over former prime minister Boris Johnson’s WhatsApp messages being shared with the official COVID-19 inquiry. The paper says the claims and counterclaims about who has handed over what mean the whole episode is at risk of descending into farce. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a…

Metro – Teacher lost job for taking on teen yobs Summary of the front page The Metro reports that a teacher has lost his job after writing a Facebook post taking on teenagers who made threats against his wife. Michael Flynn, 52, tells the paper: “I’m the victim of a crime, yet I’m being punished.” The front page also reports on the latest from Chelsea football club. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a…

Daily Star – Spy who came in from the cod Summary of the front page A beluga whale “spy” which four years ago was found with an apparent Russian-made harness has been spotted again, this time near Sweden’s coast, the Daily Star reports. The headline reads: “Spy who came in from the cod”. The paper says a beluga whale is thought to have been trained to spy for Russia. Today’s top stories Like this article?…

Daily Mirror – Running & hiding Summary of the front page A senior Liberal Democrat MP has made claims of a COVID-19 inquiry cover-up after the Cabinet Office claimed it no longer held Boris Johnson’s WhatsApp messages and notebooks from his time as prime minister, according to the Daily Mirror. The paper carries a picture of Mr Johnson out for a jog on Tuesday alongside the headline: “Running & hiding”. It says the relatives of…

The Sun – Defiant Holly back on Monday ward Summary of the front page The Sun reports that Holly Willoughby will return to This Morning on Monday, in the wake of the controversy around her former co-presenter Phillip Schofield. The paper quotes former host Eamonn Holmes saying Willoughby should “follow Phil out the door” but says she remains “defiant”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image

MPs ‘to question ITV’ over Phillip Schofield’s affair with younger colleague The Guardian says MPs are reportedly planning on questioning ITV executives over This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield’s affair with a younger male colleague. It came as the Prince’s Trust said it had dropped Schofield as an ambassador. “In light of Phillip’s recent admissions, we have agreed with him that it is no longer appropriate to work together,” a spokesperson for the charity said on…

Phillip Schofield feeds young lover whiskey during resurfaced This Morning clip: ‘Let’s get the elf smashed’ The Metro says Phillip Schofield gulped whiskey with the young lover he admitted to having an affair with on a resurfaced This Morning segment. The former Dancing On Ice presenter, 61, quit ITV with ‘immediate effect’ after confessing to having an ‘unwise’ but ‘not illegal’ relationship with the man, who worked as a runner on the daytime show. In…

North Korea says spy satellite launch crashed into sea North Korea has said that its planned satellite launch failed resulting in the satellite crashing into the sea. The launch, which Pyongyang had scheduled before 11 June, was intended to enable the monitoring of US military activities. Despite the setback, North Korea has said it will attempt another launch as soon as possible.  The initial launch had triggered a false alarm in South Korea’s capital Seoul,…

India official fined £519 for draining dam to find phone An Indian government official who gained widespread attention for draining a dam so that he could retrieve his phone has been fined by the authorities. The government has ordered Rajesh Vishwas to pay 53,092 rupees (£519) for illegally pumping out millions of litres of water without seeking proper authorisation.  Vishwas had accidentally dropped his Samsung phone into the Kherkatta Dam in the central Indian state…

The i – Households urged to recycle less to cut waste Summary of the front page The i says the government is launching a new crackdown on waste, with the aim to reduce the quantity of non-recyclable items contaminating recycling. The paper says too many non-recyclable items – including plastic bags, toothpaste tubes, and crisp packets – are being placed in recycling bins, contaminating the recycling process, and that new advice will say they should…

Metro – The gloves are off Summary of the front page The Metro covers comments made by TV presenter Eamonn Holmes in the wake of the controversy surrounding This Morning star Phillip Schofield. It comes after Phillip Schofield, who resigned last week after admitting to having an affair with a younger colleague, put out a statement denying claims that the culture on the show had become “toxic”. The paper says pressure on ITV bosses was…

Financial Times – Labour plans land valuation reform to ease housing crisis Summary of the front page Labour is planning reforms to the UK’s land valuation system in a bid to ease the country’s housing crisis, reports the Financial Times. The proposals are part of Labour’s plans to ease the housing crisis and go “far beyond recent government moves to allow ministers to make landowners sell holdings more cheaply in limited cases”. It adds that…

Daily Star – A pint of foam please barman Summary of the front page The Daily Star reports that having a pint topped up to reduce the head is the wrong way to drink beer. The paper quotes a beer historian, who claims that a foamy pint is better for your stomach. The front page also reports on the ongoing Phillip Schofield scandal and the heatwave heading to the UK this June. Today’s top stories…

Daily Mirror – I lost my little boy … this must stop Summary of the front page A mother whose 10-year-old son was mauled to death by an XL Bully dog has called for a change in the law, the Daily Mirror reports. The grieving mother has joined the paper’s campaign to have laws about dangerous dogs overhauled. Emma Whitfield’s 10-year-old son, Jack Lis, was mauled to death by an XL Bully, a new and…

Daily Express – ‘Stop banks ripping off loyal savers’ Summary of the front page The Daily Express reports that high street banks are facing demands to increase interest rates for savers – with some as low as 0.1 per cent. The high street banks are being accused of “ripping off” loyal customers by offering “unjustifiably low” returns on savings despite recent rises in interest rates, according to the Daily Express. The paper quotes former pensions…

Italy: Agents die when boat capsizes on Lake Maggiore The victims of the tragic boating accident on Lake Maggiore in northern Italy have been confirmed by local officials. Among the four individuals who died were two Italian intelligence agents, Claudio Alonzi, 62 and Tiziana Barnobi, 53, and a retired member of the Israeli security forces, Shimoni Erez, 50. The fourth victim was Anya Bozhkova, 50, the Russian wife of the boat’s captain. The accident occurred…

Thousands evacuate as Nova Scotia fights wildfires Nova Scotia is battling devastating wildfires which have resulted in the destruction of homes and the evacuation of thousands of people across the Canadian province. As of Monday, approximately 16,400 individuals have been forced to evacuate their homes near Halifax, the largest city in Nova Scotia. The region has had over 100 more wildfires compared to the previous year, fuelled by unusually dry conditions. British Colombia has also…

Ukraine war: Russian air strikes target Kyiv for third night running Explosions shook the Ukrainian capital once again as Russia targeted Kyiv for the third consecutive night, resulting in several buildings catching fire.  Officials stated the fires were caused by debris falling from the explosions, as Ukraine’s air defences successfully intercepted over 20 drones. At least one person has been killed. In response to another night of drone attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine has responded with…

Lula welcomes back banned Venezuelan leader Maduro President Nicolás Maduro has made his first visit to Brazil since he was banned by the former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro in 2019. Venezuela’s Maduro was welcomed by Brazil’s new leftist president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, ahead of a summit involving leaders from across Latin America in Brasilia. Brazil’s Lula highlighted the significance of Maduro’s visit, stating it marked the beginning of the Venezuelan president’s return. He…

The Guardian – Met Police to stop going to mental health callouts Summary of the front page Met Police officers will stop going to mental health callouts unless there is a fear of a threat to life, The Guardian reports. In a letter seen by the paper, Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley says he will order his officers not to attend thousands of calls they get every year to deal with such incidents. The move…

Supermarkets have hit back at the prime minister’s plan to cap prices on essential groceries, claiming they could damage efforts to cut inflation, reports the i newspaper. News of a possible cap was first reported by the Telegraph on Sunday and is said to be Downing Street’s latest policy to tackle rising costs. The paper reports the British Retail Consortium director says the price cap “will not make a jot of difference”. The i -…

Daily Star – Dr Ranj blasts bully culture Summary of the front page The Daily Star reports on comments from This Morning’s former TV doctor, Ranj Singh, who has claimed there is a “toxic” culture behind the scenes of the ITV show. His comments come after former presenter Phillip Schofield admitted having an affair with a younger ITV colleague. The front page lead on Everton’s fight to stay in the Premier League after a tough…

Daily Mirror – Holly: I’ll be staying Summary of the front page The Mirror reports that Holly Willoughby will be staying on as a presenter with This Morning, despite fears from ITV that the show’s brand has been tarnished by the Phillip Schofield fallout. “Heaven and Hell” is the front page take on the final day of the Premier League – as Everton battled to remain in the top flight of English football and Leeds…

The Sun – We’ve ad it with This Morning Summary of the front page The Sun reports that ITV has lost millions of pounds in advertising since Phillip Schofield’s affair scandal and that the crisis has left staff fearing for their jobs. The ITV show’s main sponsor, car dealer Arnold Clark announced they would not be renewing their sponsorship deal. Citing a source, the paper says the show’s staff fear losing their jobs if the…