Daily Express – Surely, a tax cut boost is now on the cards? Summary of the front page The Daily Express says Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is being urged to “cut tax as soon as possible” to help people struggling with the cost of living crisis. The paper carries a quote from ex-cabinet minister John Redwood who said: “Cut taxes now.” The paper observes economists believe the chancellor has plenty of “wiggle room” to cut the…
The Sun – Robbie: I’m done with sex Summary of the front page The Sun concentrates on intimate details of the love life of Robbie Williams. Elsewhere, the paper reports on UK evacuation in Sudan. The paper suggests that what it calls the “shambolic” response to the crisis may be because many Foreign Office staff are still working from home. Under the headline “shirk force” it asks: “how urgent and co-ordinated could any effort be to…
Singapore executes man for supplying cannabis Singapore has executed a man for conspiring to traffic cannabis, despite appeals for clemency from his family, activists, and the United Nations. Tangaraju Suppiah, 46, was hanged on Wednesday for a plot to smuggle 1kg (35oz) of cannabis. Activists argued that he had been convicted on weak evidence and had limited legal access during his prosecution, but Singaporean authorities defended the country’s tough anti-drug laws, saying they are necessary…
Breaking – Prince William secretly settled phone-hacking claim, court told Prince William was paid a “very large sum” by the owners of The Sun to settle historical phone hacking claims, court papers show. Documents disclosed at the High Court have alleged there was a “secret agreement” between Buckingham Palace and News Group Newspapers.
The Metro – Get them out Summary of the front page The last waltz – the Metro’s lead image features former Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman who has died aged 78. Goodman had been diagnosed with bone cancer. “Get them out” headlines the Metro as it reports on British troops reaching Sudan to check if an evacuation of 4,000 UK nationals from the east African nation is possible. The paper carries a quote from…
The Guardian – CBI admits future in doubt after failing to ‘filter out toxic people’ Summary of the front page The uncertain future of the CBI following a series of shocking revelations is The Guardian’s front page lead. The business group admitted it failed to “filter out culturally toxic people” from its ranks. The organisation’s president Brian McBride said in a letter to its members it had “made mistakes” and “badly let down” its staff. The…
Daily Express – A pledge from our PM to hearten Britain’s women Summary of the front page The Daily Express splashes on a story about Rishi Sunak pledging his unwavering commitment to preserving women’s rights across Britain. Mr Sunak writes in the paper: “I know what a woman is – and I will protect women’s rights and women’s spaces.” He adds biological sex really matters when it comes to women’s spaces, women’s prisons, changing rooms,…
Daily Mirror – 71 NHS doctors trapped Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror writes Downing Street has been urged to rescue 4,000 Britons including 71 NHS doctors trapped in Sudan. The paper reports many had travelled with family members and children to celebrate Eid with relatives. The staff, a mixture of UK citizens and visa holders, had formed a WhatsApp group to stay in touch as the conflict escalated. Today’s top stories Like…
The Sun – SEVEN: No Len you were a perfect 10 Summary of the front page The Sun pays tribute to ‘Strictly’ judge Len Goodman, who died at the age of 78. The front page leaves a small amount of space to report the UK ambassador to Sudan was on holiday when the violence broke out. On the Sudan story, in its leader column, the paper says there are “deeply uncomfortable reminders” of that process,…
The Boeing 737-800 plane set off from Kathamandu and was heading to the international airport in Dubai when one of the engines burst into flames.
UK to begin evacuating British nationals from Sudan The Guardian says British military flights are preparing to evacuate UK nationals from Sudan after a 72-hour ceasefire was agreed. The foreign secretary, James Cleverly, announced that an evacuation would begin on Tuesday after ministers came under pressure to help at least 2,000 citizens flee fierce fighting. Flights leaving an airfield outside the capital, Khartoum, will open to British passport-holders, with certain groups being prioritised. The Foreign…
British doctor shot in leg as he rescued mother and daughter in Sudan The Independent says A British doctor trapped in Sudan has been shot in the leg as he “risked his life” to rescue his elderly mother, his daughter has revealed. The doctor, who retired recently after working in the NHS for over 30 years, was visiting his family in Khartoum for Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr when fierce clashes between the country’s two top…
Brit troops ‘fly into Sudan’ while UK ‘works out evacuation plan’ The Metro says British troops have been flown into Sudan to help evacuate those who are stranded in the crisis-hit country. Soldiers have been sent on a reconnaissance mission to eastern Sudan, it has been reported. Yesterday the SAS conducted a dramatic rescue mission to get British diplomats and their families out of Sudan. However, thousands of UK citizens are believed to remain in…
Former BBC studio is now a luxury apartment on sale for £2.5million A former warehouse owned by the BBC has been converted into a luxury apartment block, with a flat now on sale for £2.5 million. Woodstock Studios in Hammersmith, London, was built in the 1880s and has featured in many shows over the years, including Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. The 3,000 sq ft apartment is spread across three floors and includes two double bedrooms,…
Star Sport – RoMANCS of the Cup The back page of the Star reports on Manchester United’s win over Brighton on penalties, booking their spot in the FA cup finals where they’ll face Manchester City – who are chasing the treble. The back page also reports on Tottenham’s 6-1 loss against Read the back pages here
Metro – Escape from Khartoum Summary of the front page The Metro leads on the evacuation of UK diplomats and their dependents from Sudan, saying the SAS led the way. The paper calls it a daring night-time dash with special forces to a secret airfield. The paper says hundreds of Brits “fear they are trapped” and that Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said help is “severely limited”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment…
The Guardian – Armed forces evacuate UK embassy staff from Sudan Summary of the front page The Guardian leads with the armed forces evacuating British diplomats and their families from war-torn Sudan. The PM described the mission as “complex and rapid.” But there is dismay amongst British nations still trapped in Sudan as they feel the government has abandoned them. The lead image features Ethiopian-born Dutch athlete Sifan Hassan who won the women’s elite race…
The Times – Corbyn ally sparks new Labour row over racism Summary of the front page The future of Diane Abbott in the Labour Party is in doubt, according to The Times, after she was suspended following remarks in which she suggested Jewish people do not face racism but instead suffer prejudice similar to “redheads”. She has since apologised and has withdrawn the remarks but the former shadow home secretary is now fighting for her…
Daily Mirror – Rod: Give nurses a pay rise now Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror reports on Sir Rod Stewart calling for nurses to get a “fair pay rise” in what it says is a “fresh attack on the Tories”. The singer-songwriter, who used to support the Conservative Party, says he backs striking NHS staff. Members of the Royal College of Nursing in England are due to walk out for 48 hours…
Daily Express – Daring SAS mission plucks Britons to safety Summary of the front page The Daily Express says the SAS joined the RAF and the Royal Marines in an operation to get diplomats and their families out of Sudan. The paper quotes a British-Sudanese woman called Rozen Ahmed who describes the “most harrowing experience” of her life spending six hours hiding under a bed with her terrified family without water. She travelled to Sudan nine…
Diane Abbott suspended by Labour after suggesting Jewish people do not face racism The Independent says The Labour whip has been suspended from Diane Abbott pending an investigation into a letter the MP wrote suggesting Jewish people are not subjected to the same racism as some other minorities. Ms Abbott, the former shadow home secretary under Jeremy Corbyn, apologised over the comments and said the letter published in The Observer had been an “initial draft”…
It’s time to forgive Diane Abbott The Spectator says Diane Abbott is a giant figure in the modern Labour party. As the first black woman ever to be elected to the House of Commons, and the longest serving black MP, she is an inspiration to black and brown communities – especially women – across the country. Abbott also wrote a crass and offensive letter to the Observer, in which she unfortunately, and utterly unsuccessfully, sought…
Diane Abbott has Labour whip suspended after ‘hateful antisemitic’ remarks Sky News says Labour MP Diane Abbott has had the whip suspended following remarks in which she suggested Jewish people do not face racism, but instead suffer prejudice similar to “redheads”. Ms Abbott wrote a letter to The Observer newspaper, in response to an article which had the headline: “Racism in Britain is not black and white. It’s far more complicated.” The Hackney North MP…
Australia buying more missiles to counter China, according to the country’s major defence review Australia is accelerating its efforts to purchase longer-range missiles to counter China’s growing threat, according to the country’s major defence review. The report, which cost A$19bn (£10bn) to implement its immediate recommendations, is described as the largest overhaul of Australian defence since WW2. The review warns that Australia can no longer rely on its geographic isolation in the “missile age” and…
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk There are a few stories on the front pages of Monday’s newspapers, including the news Diane Abbott has been suspended pending an investigation into a letter she wrote to the Observer about racism. Another lead topic is the rescue mission to evacuate British diplomats and their families from war-torn Sudan. Sudan evacuation The Daily Express reports that British citizens in Sudan are begging ministers not to abandon them amid…
