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Prime minister warned of huge resources needed to review legislation affected by Jacob Rees-Mogg’s controversial legislation Rishi Sunak is considering deprioritising Jacob Rees Mogg’s controversial legislation to switch off 2,400 retained EU laws that cover everything from holiday pay rights to environment protections to aircraft safety. The new prime minister has been warned that it would take 400 staff in the business department alone to review 300 pieces of legislation flowing from directives, decisions and EU rules over the past 50 years, according to the Financial Times. Continue reading… ​Prime minister warned of huge resources needed to review legislation affected…

  The new memoir promises a revealing insight in Prince Harry’s story, told from his perspective. ​The new memoir promises a revealing insight in Prince Harry’s story, told from his perspective. 

The Independent – Relief as Sunak brings back ban on fracking Summary of the front page The prime minister bringing back the ban on fracking is described as a “relief” by The Independent, quoting an environmental campaigner who said the move was “setting a good tone”. The front page of the paper features a picture of the new prime minister at his first PMQs. The paper says the Tories loved Rishi’s performance, but for the Independent “his answers sounded very familiar.” Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The Guardian – Fracking banned and pensions in spotlight as Truss legacy rejected Summary of the front page The Guardian reports Rishi Sunak has “rejected” what’s left of Liz Truss’s legacy as PM after he abandoned fracking and refused to guarantee a triple lock on pensions. The front page leaves space for a report on the UN’s warning that the world is facing a 2.5C global heat rising. The paper features an image of thousands of protesters who turned out to mourn Mahsa Amini – the young woman who died in police custody after being arrested on hijab laws. Today’s…

Metro – ‘Don’t be gay at World Cup’ Summary of the front page The Metro splashes on Foreign Secretary James Cleverly’s comments telling LGBT football fans to be respectful and “flex and compromise” while attending the World Cup in Qatar. The front page reports on the prime minister’s “roar” as he took a swipe at Labour leader Keir Starmer and other critics during his first PMQs. The front page leads with a large image of the PM at his first prime minister’s questions. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

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Daily Express – Do you really want to scrap pensions triple lock again? Summary of the front page Millions of pensioners fear more hardship after new PM Rishi Sunak seemed to backtrack on a 10% triple lock rise promised by his predecessor Liz Truss before she left Number 10, according to the Daily Express. The paper also says Mr Sunak and chancellor Jeremy Hunt could be “considering a raid” on money earmarked for pensioners in a bid to fill a £40bn black hole in government coffers. The front page also reports on 10,000 Albanian men crossing the channel on small…

  David TC Davies accused the Stop Brexit Guy of “bullying” outside Parliament after a video surfaced online of the activist shouting at the Cabinet minister. ​David TC Davies accused the Stop Brexit Guy of “bullying” outside Parliament after a video surfaced online of the activist shouting at the Cabinet minister. 

The Sun – Harry’s snog with Florence Summary of the front page The Sun claims that Harry Styles shared a kiss with his Don’t Worry Darling co-star, Florence Pugh – before his relationship with the film’s director Olivia Wilde – which is believed to be the reason for the rift between Pugh and Wilde. The film has been widely panned by critics – mainly the storyline and poor acting from Harry Styles. But the scandals around the film have made the film front and centre of many news sites. And according to the Sun’s front page exclusive, the scandals around Don’t…

 Jemma Mitchell is said to have hit Mee Kuen Chong over the head with a weapon at her London home and left her decapitated body in woods in Devon. Jemma Mitchell is said to have hit Mee Kuen Chong over the head with a weapon at her London home and left her decapitated body in woods in Devon. 

Daily Mirror – Zelensky: Our pride Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror leads on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s comments at the paper’s annual Pride of Britain awards. He thanks the awards for recognising the bravery of Ukrainian refugees. The front page is one of few that doesn’t lead with a political story and instead leaves room for a celebrity story. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Some have glued themselves to the tarmac while others have linked their arms to block cars and buses from passing.

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Thursday’s front pages are leading with PM Rishi Sunak’s first appearance at Prime Minister’s Questions. The PM and opposition leader gave a fiery performance, the fiscal statement has been delayed and there’s more news about the cabinet re-shuffle.  Right-wing papers Daily Mail and Daily Express and the Times leave room on their front pages for reports about Albanian men crossing the channel. Away from politics, the ongoing drama around the film Don’t Worry Darling is an exclusive front-page story for the Sun, whilst the Mirror leads with the Pride of Britain Awards.  PM Rishi…

  Many schoolchildren have been discriminated against for having hairstyles such as afros and cornrows, an equality watchdog has found. ​Many schoolchildren have been discriminated against for having hairstyles such as afros and cornrows, an equality watchdog has found. 

Tory chair says people should be safe to go to World Cup, after James Cleverly’s call for fans to ‘respect’ culture The Conservative party chair has said that LGBTQ+ football fans travelling to next month’s World Cup in Qatar should not have to compromise on their sexuality, despite his cabinet colleague, the foreign secretary, saying that fans should “respect” Qatar’s culture just a day earlier. Speaking to LBC Radio, Nadhim Zahawi said that no one should have to compromise on their identity if they wanted to attend the World Cup. He said: “I would say you should not compromise on…

  The heavy rain is likely to cause flooding and disruptions in some areas in Scotland and Northern Ireland on Friday. ​The heavy rain is likely to cause flooding and disruptions in some areas in Scotland and Northern Ireland on Friday. 

Rishi Sunak demotes Truss allies as reshuffle continues PM Rishi Sunak has demoted two allies of former PM Liz Truss, as he continues to reshape his cabinet. Anne-Marie Trevelyan has been demoted from transport secretary to be a minister in the Foreign Office. Whilst Chris Philp, who was paymaster general, is now a Home Office minister. PM Sunak has overhauled the top team to remove some key allies of his predecessor and reward some loyal supporters. But he is also focusing on unity – and kept key figures from across the Tory party, including key members of Liz Truss’s cabinet,…

Rishi Sunak and family move back into No10 flat PM Rishi Sunak and his wife and two young daughters will be returning to live in the flat above No 10, Downing Street has said. Sunak and his family lived in the flat when he was the chancellor in the Boris Johnson government. Many PMs of recent years have chosen to live in the larger flat above No 11, officially designated for the chancellor. Sunak has decided on the smaller flat because “They were very happy there,” according to a Downing Street spokeswoman. Speaking to the Times in August during the summer…

Biggest NHS union asks staff to vote on strike action The biggest health union is asking 350,000 NHS staff, – including porters, nurses, paramedics and clears – to vote in favour of strike action in a dispute over pay. The ballot is for members in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. A Scottish ballot of 50,000 members has been suspended after a new offer. The Westminster government has urged staff to consider the impact of a walkout on patients. The government pointed out it had given staff a rise in line with what had been independently recommended by the official NHS…

New Zealand Instagram couple freed from Iran after 4 months A New Zealand Instagram couple – who were documenting their travels around the world – have said they are “extremely relieved” to have returned home. Topher Richwhite and Bridget Thackwray had arrived in Iran in July, but after failing to update their social media page, Expedition Earth, fears were raised. The couple had reportedly been stopped at the Iranian border, where their vehicle was inspected. Mr Richwhite is the son of one of New Zealand’s richest men. The couple’s Instagram page fell silent soon after the meeting with border officials. …

Elon Musk visits Twitter carrying sink as deal looms Billionaire Elon Musk posted a video on Twitter of him walking into Twitter’s headquarters carrying a sink, raising speculation about the fate of his planned takeover. Musk faces a Friday deadline to complete the $44bn takeover – which was announced months ago but then abandoned, before U-turning once more. Musk agreed to more forward with the original deal, earlier this month – just weeks before a court trial over him abandoning the sale was set to start. “Entering Twitter HQ – let that sink in!” He wrote. In business parlance, “Kitchen…

Russian tactics on eastern front ‘crazy’, says Zelensky President Zelensky has accused Russian commanders of “craziness” in their efforts to capture the eastern town of Bakhmut.  The town of more than 70,000 people pre-war, has been the centre of Russian attacks for months. Despite a looming Ukrainian advance on Kherson, the president said the attacks continued with force – taking the town would be a symbolic victory for Russia. “This is where the craziness of the Russian command is most evident,” Mr Zelensky said in a broadcast from Kyiv. “Day after day, for months, they are driving people to their…

I will co-operate with Partygate inquiry  Labour’s Ruth Jones asks if he will co-operate with partygate inquiry if called to give evidence by the Privileges Committee investigation into Johnson. “Of course,” replies Sunak Will Sunak support indyref2?  The SNP’s Alyn Smith says a poll showed 72% of Scots want to rejoin the EU – and asks the PM, in order to maintain credibility, how long can he deny Scotland’s democracy? PM asks the MP to respect the result of the Brexit referendum. Winter of uncertainty – SNP Ian Blackford SNP’s Ian Blackford congratulates Sunak on becoming the first British Asian…

Labour lost last election – PM PM responds by saying Starmer talks about mandates and elections but Labour tried to overturn the “biggest democratic vote in our country’s history” – a Brexit dig. He says the Tories’ mandate is based on the manifesto they were elected on, and reminds Labour they lost the last general election. He pledges to work for a stronger NHS, better schools, safer streets, control of borders and levelling up. ‘He says one thing, does another’ – Starmer Starmer says PM “says one thing and does another” when it comes to levelling up in the north.…

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