Daily Express – No appetite to make peace with Harry Summary of the front page The Daily Express claims that Prince Harry’s brief visit to Britain for the coronation will leave no time for him to mend fences with the rest of the Royal Family. The paper quotes a source as saying the Royal Family “are focused on planning for the historic [King’s coronation] and have no appetite or time at this stage to think…
The lady’s not for learning: Liz Truss tells US group she was right all along The Guardian says she’s back. Sort of. Liz Truss, a former British prime minister whose tenure lasted only 50 days, sought to revive her political career and economic agenda on Wednesday with a major speech – more than 3,500 miles from home. Truss’s unlikely comeback attempt was perhaps guaranteed a warmer welcome at the Heritage Foundation (a somewhat stuffy conservative…
Vanessa Feltz reckons Liz Truss should take the I’m A Celebrity cheque and ‘beep off’ The Metro says Vanessa Feltz doesn’t think former Prime Minister Liz Truss has anything to lose by entering the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! jungle, and she should go in and take the money for it. Truss, who lasted as head of the Conservative party for 44 days, is now rumoured to be heading onto the reality…
Liz Truss’s attempt at a comeback went about as well as you’d expect The Independent says on its own terms, Liz Truss’s visit to Washington DC could hardly have been more of a success. She’d been invited to speak to the very well known and very right-wing Heritage Foundation think tank, presumably as a little lunchtime treat for overworked staff in need of a bit of respite from their main job of trying to discredit…
North Korea says it tested “most powerful” missile to date North Korea has test-fired a new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), described by the state media as its “most powerful” missile to date. The missile was reportedly launched to confirm the performance of the high-thrust solid-propellant multistage motors, the stage separation technology and the reliability of various functional control systems. The launch sparked confusion in northern Japan, where an evacuation order was issued and then…
Cyclone Ilsa: Powerful storm hits Western Australia Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa hit Western Australia as a category five storm with winds reaching 218km/h, breaking a wind speed record for Australia. The storm struck close to Port Hedland, the world’s largest iron ore export hub, causing some damage to the Pardoo roadhouse, which lay directly in its path. “Once we can get crews onto the ground and helicopters in the air… we will move along the…
US airman behind classified documents leak to appear in court Jack Teixeira, a 21-year-old US Air National Guardsman, has been arrested and charged with the unauthorised removal and transmission of classified military documents. Authorities believe Teixeira is behind the massive US documents leak which has embarrassed Washington and highlighted American spying on allies, information regarding the war in Ukraine and other sensitive secrets. Teixeira was identified as the leader of an online chat group where…
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Friday’s front pages report nurses are set to reject a government pay deal, and tributes are paid to fashion designer Dame Mary Quant, who died yesterday. Unions to reject pay deal The government’s pay deal with the main nursing union is expected to be rejected on Friday, leading to another round of strikes, reports The Times. Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) could return to the picket…
The Guardian – Biden pledges $6bn investment if Stormont restored Summary of the front page The Guardian says Joe Biden is promising Northern Ireland a $6bn (£5bn) US investment if power sharing is restored at its assembly. The front page also reports on a diabetes crisis growing in the UK, and Prince Harry will attend his father’s Coronation in May but Meghan and the kids will stay in the Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave…
Metro – Naked Fury Summary of the front page The Metro splashes the controversial Channel 4 show, Naked Attraction, which has received a number of complaints from viewers. The show features adults stripping in front of children in a “classroom”. “Harry home alone” is the headline that sits atop the front page, highlighting a royal story that is popular with today’s papers. The paper says Prince Harry will attend his father’s coronation but his wife…
Daily Mirror – Spare will be there Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror says Harry will attend his father’s coronation at the beginning of May but will not be accompanied by his wife Meghan. The paper notes on its front page that it’s likely to be a flying visit from Harry, who is only expected to attend the Westminster Abbey service before returning to the US. The front page features a picture of…
The Sun – Meghan to miss coronation Summary of the front page The Sun contrasts Meghan’s upcoming absence from King Charles’ coronation with him leading her down the aisle at the 2018 royal wedding. The front page features an image of Bukayo Saka and reports on the UK & Ireland’s bid to host the Euros 2028. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
Daily Express – King’s relief Harry will be there Summary of the front page The Express says King Charles is “relieved” at the announcement that Harry will attend his coronation in May, the paper brands the monarch as “forgiving” and the prince “disgruntled”. Despite the news, the paper warns that “there will inevitably be a lot of scrutiny on the strained links” between the royals after the duke’s bombshell memoir, published earlier this year. The…
Joe Biden’s ‘Black and Tans’ gaffe was unfortunate – he might want to stick to the script from now on Sky News says It had all been going so well. The serious political business of the day dispensed with, Joe Biden left Belfast and broke for the border. Arriving for the first day of ancestral exploration in County Louth, he was taken on a tour of Carlingford Castle, the last sight his great-great-grandfather Owen Finnegan…
North Korea missile launch sparks confusion in Japan North Korea’s missile launch on Thursday caused panic and confusion in northern Japan, with residents being told to evacuate immediately. However, the evacuation order was retracted within half an hour after it was confirmed that the missile did not land near the island. Tensions have been rising in the region as North Korea has already fired 27 missiles this year. The missile launched on Thursday flew about…
US thinks UN chief too accommodating to Moscow, leaked files suggest The latest revelation from a series of leaked US classified documents suggests that the US believed the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is too willing to accommodate Russian interests. The leaked documents appear to suggest that Washington has been watching Mr Guterres closely, and contain other observations on topics such as the war in Ukraine and several African leaders. One of the leaked documents…
The Guardian – Police launch investigation into sexual misconduct claims at CBI Summary of the front page The Guardian says police have started an investigation into claims of sexual misconduct at the CBI. The paper was the first to report on sexual misconduct claims at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). The inquiry was announced after the organisation’s boss, Tony Danker, was sacked over separate allegations. Mr Danker has said he was “shocked” at being…
Daily Mirror – Nurse murder trial: ‘Poisoner’ on the baby ward Summary of the front page The FT reports that Ernst & Young has scrapped plans to split up its audit and consulting businesses. An image of yesterday’s junior doctors’ strike kicking off in England sits atop the paper, but the business paper’s main focus is the news that Big Four firm EY has scrapped plans to break up its audit and consulting businesses after “months…
Metro – Gone in 360 seconds Summary of the front page The Metro says a mobile phone is stolen – on average – every six minutes in London, with 91,000 reports of phone theft in the last year. “Gone in 360 seconds” is the main headline which refers to new data showing the rate at which mobile phones are being stolen in London. “A shocking 91,000 reports of phone theft were made last year – equivalent…
Daily Express – Wimbledon has handed Putin a ‘win’ Summary of the front page The Daily Express says Ukraine’s foreign minister believes Wimbledon has “handed Putin a victory” by allowing Russian players to compete this year.He accuses tennis chiefs at the All England Club of “lacking courage” by allowing Russian and Belarusian players at this year’s tournament, after what he calls last year’s “noble” decision to implement a ban. The paper warns that the Princess…
Daily Mirror – Coronation chaos fear Summary of the front page The Mirror says coronation plans are in “turmoil” due to late problems such as whether Prince Harry will attend and an overrunning rehearsal. The paper also gives a top spot to the news that suspected pipe bombs were found at a cemetery near the city of Londonderry yesterday, hours before US President Joe Biden arrived in Belfast – 70 miles (112km) away – to…
The Sun – I found world’s biggest spider in my bananas Summary of the front page The Sun gives over its front page to a story about a shopper who got more than they bargained for when they bought a bunch of bananas. The front page notes on the engagement of Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
Why is there no PMQs today? There is no Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) today as the House of Commons remains on its Easter recess. Most Wednesdays see PM Rishi Sunak face off against Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, but whilst the House is in recess, PMQs is cancelled. When is PMQs back? Parliament returns from its Easter break on Monday 17 April, so the next PMQs will be on Wednesday 19 April, at its usual…
New Zealand cabinet reaches gender equality for the first time Aotearoa New Zealand now has an equal number of men and women in its cabinet for the first time in history. This milestone was reached after Northland MP Willow-Jean Prime, who is of Māori descent, was promoted as a cabinet minister. There are now 10 women and 10 male members in the cabinet. Aotearoa New Zealand’s 2020 election resulted in one of the world’s most…
Civil settlement reached over Grenfell Tower fire claims Arconic, the cladding company involved in the Grenfell Tower fire in June 2017, has settled civil claims with more than 900 people, including survivors, bereaved family members, and residents. The fire killed 72 people, and the settlement is separate from the ongoing inquiry chaired by Sir Martin Moore-Bick. Arconic has also agreed to contribute to a restorative justice project for the affected community. The Kensington and Chelsea…
