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The Observer – Secret cross-party summit held to confront Brexit failings Summary of the front page The Observer claims the controversy has “caused serious anger within the BBC.” Senior figures within the corporation tell the paper it has “seriously undermined its impartiality”. Brexit takes the lead on the front page of the Observer – the paper say “an extraordinary cross-party summit bringing together leavers and remainers” has been held in secret to discuss “the failings of…

Sunday Express – James Bulger killer must die in prison, says brother Summary of the front page The Sunday Express leads on a plea from the family of James Bulger on the 30th anniversary of the toddler’s death. The paper interviews James Bulger’s brother who urges Justice Secretary Dominic Raab to “stay true to his plans to keep killer Jon Venables in jail for life”. The paper’s entire front page leads on the story. Today’s…

The Sun on Sunday – Nicola: Riddle of two men Summary of the front page The Sun on Sunday leads with a story about missing woman Nicola Bulley. The paper says a witness told police “he spotted two men acting suspiciously close to Nicola Bulley’s dog-walk route the day before she disappeared”. The front page also reports on last night’s Brit Awards – as the best British music talent was out in London. Today’s top…

Sunday Mirror – I did cheat on Vanessa … again and again and again Summary of the front page The Sunday Mirror has spoken to the ex-partner of television presenter Vanessa Feltz, who has given an interview about the breakdown of their relationship. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment Sunday newspapers Previous Next

The Sunday Papers Sunday papers – Secret Brexit meeting & BBC scandal undermines impartiality There’s a variety of stories dominating the front pages. Many of the papers feature an image of last night’s Brit awards. What’s on the front pages of the Sunday papers? The Times leads with the BBC scandal, leading with the finding of the parliamentary committee that looked into Richard Sharp. The paper says “Chairman has undermined trust in BBC” and they…

International aid was trickling into parts of Turkey and Syria on Saturday where rescuers toiled to pull children from rubble in areas devastated by a massive earthquake that has killed over 24,000 people.

Ukraine is prepared to use British missiles to strike Russian territory in occupied Crimea, marking a major escalation in the war.

Sport Mirror – Bru don’t scare us Bruno Fernandes fires “not worried” message to Leeds ahead of second Man Utd showdown Mirror says Bruno Fernandes says Manchester United will not be daunted by the Leeds hate mob in Sunday’s rematch with their bitter rivals at Elland Road. Old foes United and Leeds meet again on Sunday – just four days after sharing a four-goal thriller at Old Trafford on Wednesday night. Erik ten Hag’s side…

Lithium has become a vital component for the batteries that power electric cars. But with neither mines nor refineries on its soil, can Europe break its dependence on foreign imports? The Down to Earth team takes a closer look.

France’s latest Eurovision song was in Breton – a language whose existence the government doesn’t even acknowledge. From roughly a million back in the 1950s, the number of Breton speakers has shrunk to less than 200,000 today, leading UNESCO to warn that the language is at high risk of going extinct.

Metro – They need your help now Summary of the front page The Metro’s headline reads: They need your help now, that’s the paper’s take on an appeal for donations as the number of people confirmed dead following the Turkey-Syria earthquake reaches over 20,000. The paper says a child was rescued after being trapped under a flattened tower block for 79 hours after an earthquake hit Syria and Turkey. The Disasters Emergency Committee has put…

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The Independent – No 10: UK jets for Ukraine risk escalating the conflict Summary of the front page The Independent’s front page reports on the UK government’s consideration of sending jets to Ukraine. The paper says Rishi Sunak’s government has acknowledged that if they do go ahead with sending jets to Ukraine it could mark an escalation in the war – but sending planes is now part of the conversation regardless of what Russia is…

The Sun – Nicola cops search sea Summary of the front page The Sun writes that the search for Nicola Bulley moved to the sea yesterday amid the possibility she was swept 20 miles downriver. The mother-of-two went missing while walking her dog in Lancashire on 27 January. It has emerged she was last spotted nearly two hours before the police were called, the paper reports. The front page also reports on Britney Spears – suggesting…

Daily Mirror – Bills hike is national act of harm Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror splashes on comments by finance expert Martin Lewis who says raising the cap on energy bills would be a “national act of harm”. The paper says the finance guru was taking aim at Conservative plans to increase the limit on a typical family’s energy costs from £2,5000 a year to £3,000 in April. The front page also reports…

Daily Express – ‘Greedy’ banks blasted over saving rates Summary of the front page The Daily Express says anger is growing at “greedy” banks’ refusal to pass on high interest rates to savers, the Daily Express writes. The cost of mortgages has increased, but saving rates have not kept pace, notes the paper. It reports that the co-founder of SavingsChampion.co.uk said, “This shoddy behaviour… is nothing new.” The front page also features an image of…

Dominic Raab: I always behaved professionally while minister The Guardian says Dominic Raab has said he “behaved professionally at all times” as a minister, despite facing criticism of his behaviour from dozens of officials. In a rare interview, the deputy prime minister told the Telegraph he wanted to set high standards in office, and added that he believed in “zero bullying”. Raab has remained relatively quiet since the prime minister, Rishi Sunak, ordered an investigation…

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Labour easily holds West Lancashire in by-election amid fall in turnout Labour has held West Lancashire in a by-election and even better news for the party – they increased its vote share over the Conservatives Ashley Dalton was elected with an 8,326 majority on a 10.5% swing from the Tories as turnout fell to 31.3%. Ms Dalton will replace Rosie Cooper, who stood down after 17 years as West Lancashire’s MP. It’s another easy by-election…

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Missing Nicola Bulley’s friends make another appeal Missing dog walker Nicola Bulley’s friends are set to make another appeal, marking two weeks since she disappeared. Bulley, 45, was last seen walking her dog in St Michael’s on Wyre, Lancashire, on 27 January. Her friends will stand by the main road in the village, holding her photograph and urging any witnesses to come forward. Police still believe Ms Bulley likely fell into the river, but underwater…

US Congresswoman throws hot coffee at attacker A US congresswoman was attacked in a lift in her Washington DC apartment building on Thursday, after fighting back by throwing hot coffee at the attacker. Kendrick Hamlin has been arrested and accused of punching and grabbing the neck of Angie Craig, a Minnesota Democrat. Hamlin, 26, of no fixed address, has been charged with simple assault. The case is not thought to be politically motivated. Who is…

Turkey earthquake: Icy weather hampers rescue efforts as death toll tops 20,000 The devastating earthquakes that struck on Monday have now claimed the lives of more than 20,000 people across Turkey and Syria. The UN is warning the disaster’s full extent could be much bigger as true numbers are unclear. Rescue teams are desperately searching through the rubble looking for survivors, but efforts are also battling the freezing, icy conditions and time is running out…

‘Got evacuated as we was about to eat and try the meatballs at Ikea.’

He has boasted ‘nothing is collapsing in Russia’ as a result.