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US midterms: no sign of ‘red wave’ as Democrats take Senate The Democrats took the Senate in a surprise twist. The House is still expected to go to the GOP but the margin looks to be thinner than expected. The much talked about Republican ‘red wave’ failed to come about.

New French deal – PM under huge pressure to solve small boat crossings PM Rishi Sunak is under huge pressure to resolve the small boat crossings problem The deal is a much-needed positive for a prime minister under big pressure over small boat crossings, with the number of people making the journey across the Channel hitting a record high of more than 40,000 this year.

The Independent – Record waits for asylum seekers as backlog soars Summary of the front page The Independent says the number of migrants waiting more than three years to find out if they have been granted asylum in the UK has more than quadrupled in 18 months as the immigration backlog crisis deepens and thousands of people are left in limbo. New figures show that there has been a huge surge in asylum seekers waiting many years for an initial decision on their claim. It comes as home secretary Suella Braverman is expected to announce a “ten-point migration plan” with Gérald…

Metro – We’ll all pay more tax Summary of the front page The news ahead of Thursday’s autumn budget statement that most Britons will have to pay more tax, leads the Metro, along with the revelation that short-lived PM Liz Truss’s mini-budget during her 49 days in number 10 added £30bn to the country’s deficit. The paper says Chancellor Jeremy Hunt also hinted the “triple lock” on state pensions would remain – which would mean they rise in line with the inflation rate – around 10% as it stands. The front page has a picture of King Charles laying a wreath…

The Guardian – The hospitals where a third of patients can’t go home Summary of the front page A brewing winter NHS crisis is highlighted by the Guardian. Up to a third of hospital beds in parts of England are occupied by patients well enough to go home, an analysis by the paper has revealed. The paper reports the beds are occupied by people who are well enough to leave but cannot over a “chronic lack of social care”. Analysis by the paper of NHS England data indicates an average of 13,600 beds are occupied by people who could be cared…

Daily Express – More tax for all to get UK through ‘choppy waters’ Summary of the front page Increased tax bills are “horrible steps” but vital to get Britain through “choppy waters,” the Express reports. The paper says Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has warned ahead of his autumn budget statement that everyone will need to make sacrifices. The front page has room for King Charles’s tribute to fallen soldiers, Matt Hancock and England’s T20 World Cup win. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The Sun – Ronaldo: United have betrayed me Summary of the front page Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo tells Piers Morgan and the Sun he feels “betrayed” by Manchester United, that he has no respect for manager Erik ten Hag and that the club had “a lack of empathy” for him when his baby daughter fell ill last year. The incendiary remarks from the five-time Ballons d’Or winner go on to claim he is being forced out of the Premier League team and has been made its Black Sheep. The “bombshell interview” handily comes just as Ronaldo and other top footballers…

Daily Mirror – Last chance to save our NHS Summary of the front page The Mirror reports a stark warning from the union Unite that the NHS could collapse unless it gets a vital cash injection. It quotes the union as saying Thursday’s Autumn Statement is the “last chance to save” the service. The front page features a large picture of the Princess of Wales attending Remembrance Sunday service and England’s cricket World Cup victory. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Monday’s front pages are split between plans to raise taxes while cutting public spending and the dire state of the NHS.  A revised migrant deal with France and a Christiano Ronaldo exclusive also make the front splashes. Several newspapers feature images of the Princess of Wales at Remembrance Sunday and England’s world cup T20 victory. Migrant deal revised The Times leads with the revised deal with France to try to stop people crossing the English Channel in small boats. The paper says it will be signed on Monday morning and that the government hopes…

Istanbul explosion: At least 6 dead, dozens wounded  At least six people have been killed in an explosion in a busy area of central Istanbul, Turkish authorities have said. A further 81 have been wounded. The explosion happened at about 16:20 local time on Sunday on a shopping street in the Taksim Square area.  It is thought to be a terrorist attack, carried out by a woman – who has since been arrested. President Erdogan said the perpetrators would be published and condemned the “vile attack” saying “the smell of terror” was in the air. Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag told…

UK signs revised deal with France on boat migrants Suella Braverman is en route to Paris to sign an expanded deal aimed at stopping people crossing the English Channel in small boats. The UK will now pay France £63m, under the revised agreement, to stop migrants from making the journey. The previous deal was £55m – and now the French will up the number of patrolling officers along the French coast from 200 to 300. But PM Rishi Sunak has warned the issue can’t be fixed “overnight.” He said “there’s no a single thing to do” to tackle the issue,…

Frasers Group to buy historic Savile Row tailor – report Sky News reports Sports Direct owner Frasers Group is close to buying Gieves & Hawkes, the historic Savile Row tailor. Frasers Group is said to be in advanced talks to buy the 251-year-old firm, but the company would not officially comment on the report.  Gieves & Hawkes, based at Number 1 Savile Row in London, is one of the world’s most famous fashion addresses and is one of the oldest bespoke tailoring companies.  But the historic tailor has faced uncertainty following the collapse of its Hong Kong-based owner collapsed into…

COP27: Fears key 1.5C global temperature goal could be compromised The key 1.5C target to stop climate change from raising global temperatures is now in doubt at a UN summit.  There are concerns the 1.5C target will slip are being felt by senior figures, and a sense the Egyptian presidency is struggling to find common ground between rich and poor, leading delegates to believe the focus on 1.5C may be softened to find agreement. The limit is vital because temperature rises must slow down to avoid the worst consequences of climate change. They say global warming needs to be kept…

Dolly Parton gets $100m award from Jeff Bezos Music star Dolly Parton has been awarded a $100m prize by Amazon boss Jeff Bezos. Bezos announced the award alongside his partner, Lauren Sanchez, who described Parton as “a woman who gives with her heart and leads with love and compassion every aspect of her work.” The Bezos Courage & Civility Award recognises leaders who “pursue solutions with courage and civility”. “We can’t wait to see all the good that you’re going to do with this $100 million award,” Ms Sanchez said. In a video, Parton said “Wow! Did you say $100…

The Portuguese forward gave an explosive interview with Morgan on Sunday.

The pundit feels new signings could disrupt Arsenal’s squad.

The 24-year-old follows in the footsteps of Hamilton, Button and Coulthard.

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The Sun on Sunday – Olivia’s dash to hospital Summary of the front page The SUN splashes with news I’M A Celebrity’s Olivia Attwood was forced to quit after abnormal blood test results led to a ­dramatic A&E dash. The check-up showed that the Love Island star was ­dangerously anaemic. A source said: “It was touch and go for a while.” Olivia said last night: “I was absolutely devastated.” Gutted I’m A Celeb dropout Olivia Attwood last night told how her blood test emergency left her scared and in tears. The Love Island star, 31, had been in the show for…

The Observer – The £30bn cost of disastrous Truss budget Summary of the front page Former Prime Minister Liz Truss’s “disastrous” mini-budget cost the government around £30bn, according to new analysis in the Observer. The estimate from the centre-left think tank the Resolution Foundation says this represents a doubling of the amount the Treasury will need to raise in increased taxes and spending cuts this week and would have been “far higher” without government U-turns, the paper reports. The front page features an image of Ukrainians celebrating in Kherson as Russian troops withdrew. The residents are seen taking selfies, waving…

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Thames Valley Police launch murder investigation over incident Thames Valley Police launch murder investigation over incident

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Chancellor’s aim is to bring down inflation and make recession ‘as short and shallow as possible’ Chancellor’s aim is to bring down inflation and make recession ‘as short and shallow as possible’

Sunday Express – Rishi revives Thaterchism to rescue UK Summary of the front page Reporting on the plans to “rescue” the UK from its “ailing economy”, the Sunday Express says Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will “revive Thatcherism” by following the “Iron Lady’s playbook of tax hikes and spending cuts”. The paper says the PM will warn “there is no alternative” to what it calls an “eye-watering” combination of higher taxes and lower government budgets, which will be announced by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt next week. The front page features a picture of Matt Hancock in the I’m A Celebrity jungle and…