Liz Truss smacked down Labour leader Keir Starmer for questioning if she will make cuts to public spending. Liz Truss smacked down Labour leader Keir Starmer for questioning if she will make cuts to public spending.
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The attack deals yet another blow to Vladimir Putin’s troops as Russia is running out of ammunition. The attack deals yet another blow to Vladimir Putin’s troops as Russia is running out of ammunition.
The Guardian – Power giants to face windfall tax after all as Truss delivers U-turn Summary of the front page Power companies generating electricity from renewable and nuclear sources are to have their revenues capped in England and Wales, The Guardian reports. The paper calls it “another screeching U-turn” adding, PM Liz Truss has previously rejected calls to cap huge profits made by firms. But the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy argues that the measure differs from a windfall tax as it applies to excess revenues – not all profits. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a…
The Independent – No 10 orders review of tax cuts as warnings grow Summary of the front page The Independent’s front page leads on two stories. The paper says the PM is wavering on tax cuts set out in the mini-budget and is considering another U-turn amid pressure from the markets and the public. The front page image is of school children in east London – along with the newspaper’s campaign to “free meals to hungry children.” Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
Metro – Lucy Letby trial: ‘Trust me, I’m a nurse’ Summary of the front page The Metro leads with the hospital nurse accused of murdering seven babies. Lucy Letby, 32, denies seven counts of murder and 10 counts of attempted murder. The paper reports that a worried mother interrupted Letby while the nurse was allegedly attacking her son. The jury heard she tried to reassure the mother by telling her: “Trust me I’m a nurse”. The front page also features a story on the National Grid accusing them of hypocrisy as, despite their warning that Britain could face blackouts this…
Daily Mirror – Don’t let James’ killer walk free Summary of the front page James Bulger’s mother has written to Liz Truss to ask the prime minister to stop her son’s killer from gaining his freedom, the Daily Mirror says. Jon Venables reportedly has a parole hearing within days. The paper’s front page reports on King Charles III’s coronation date – saying “no extra day off” and pays tribute to the actress Angela Lansbury. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
The Sun – Suspect attacked girl near Praia days before Maddie taken Summary of the front page The Sun leads on the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann being charged in Germany with several sexual offences allegedly committed in Portugal. The paper says convicted sex offender Christian Brueckner is accused of sexually abusing a girl on a beach, near where Maddie was taken. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
Daily Express – King demands coronation reflects cost crisis Summary of the front page The King has ordered a “slimmed-down coronation” to reflect the times we are living in – including the cost of living crisis – the Daily Express reports. King Charles III is “very aware” of the financial hardships facing people, according to the paper. The paper’s royal reporter says the challenge will be creating something that makes the country proud “without attracting charges of unnecessary extravagance.” Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
There are various stories on the front pages today, with PM Liz Truss’s plans to cap profits made by electricity companies as one of the leads.
US prosecutors have dropped their case against Adnan Syed, 42 – the man who spent more than 20 years behind bars for a crime he did not commit.
The rising death toll from the devastating landslide that ripped through a northern town of Venezuela is expected to reach 100 victims, President Nicolas Maduro has said.
Ukraine’s President Zelensky has called on countries to slap Russia with more sanctions following the Kremlin’s Monday attacks on Ukraine.
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The Independent – Putin rains missiles on civilians Summary of the front page The Independent’s front page leads with two of the top stories dominating today’s news. The paper’s image is of a bloodied and bandaged woman being led away from the rubble after Russian launched a missile attack – in response to the Crimea bridge blast. But the paper’s main story is on tax cuts and a warning from the IFS. The paper says that the Tory tax cuts will deal a £60 billion ‘blow’ to public services. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National…
The Sun – Prosecutor tells court: Poison nurse killed seven babies Summary of the front page The Sun’s front page leads with the Lucy Letby trial and picks up on the comments from the prosecutor that Letby poisoned and killed seven babies and tried to kill at least 10 more. On the first day of the trial, jurors heard she allegedly injected babies with air, milk and insulin – poisoning them. The trial could last up to six months, the jury was told. She denies the 22 charges against her. The paper’s front page picture is a common one being used…
Daily Express – ‘Poisoner at work’ nurse ‘killed’ seven babies Summary of the front page The Daily Express leads on nurse Lucy Letby’s trial as yesterday marked the first day of the Manchester Crown Court trial. The jurors heard prosecutor Nick Johnson KC describe Letby, 32 as the “constant malevolent presence” in the hospital’s neonatal unit. The former nurse is accused of murdering seven babies, poising them by injecting them with insulin and on occasion injecting them with milk or air. She denies the allegations. The paper leaves room on its front page for news on the Prince and Princess of…
Daily Mirror – Lucy Letby trial: ‘Poisoner’ on the baby ward Summary of the front page The baby poisoner – that’s the headline for the Metro as it leads on the opening of the trial of nurse Lucy Letby. The paper says a jury has heard that seven newborn babies who died on a neonatal ward of Countess of Chester hospital in a year were injected with insulin, air or milk by nurse Lucy Letby. Ms Letby, 32, of Hereford, denies 22 charges at Manchester Crown Court. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous…
The Guardian – Zelensky pleads for more help to combat Russian ‘terrorist’ attacks Summary of the front page Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will plead for a significant increase in military and diplomatic support in response to the biggest Russian missile strike on Ukrainian cities since the war began. The Guardian’s front page features a picture of a bloodied and bandaged woman being led away from a missile strike site. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
Daily Mirror – Nurse murder trial: ‘Poisoner’ on the baby ward Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror leads on the Lucy Letby trial, saying the court heard the nurse murdered seven babies over a year-long hospital poisoning spree. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
Liz Truss – live: PM told to reverse tax cuts or face ‘savage’ £60bn austerity hit The Independent says Liz Truss and her chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng will be forced to impose a “savage” £60bn austerity hit unless they reverse more of their tax cuts, experts and rebel Conservative MPs have warned. Britain is heading for recession until 2024 and Mr Kwarteng will be forced to either abandon his mini-Budget giveaways or cut public services by some 15 per cent, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) said. And Tory MPs warned there would be strong opposition to the latter option, with…
Truss overrules Kwarteng Treasury pick in bid to calm markets The Guardian says Liz Truss has overruled Kwasi Kwarteng’s top appointment at the Treasury and handed the role to a veteran Treasury official, one of a series of moves designed to calm markets and backbenchers. It was also announced that the chancellor will set out plans to shore up the public finances three weeks earlier than planned and publish long-awaited forecasts by the Office for Budget Responsibility at the same time. The move lay the groundwork for a change of approach as restive MPs return to Westminster on Tuesday, after…
Bank of England warns of ‘material risk’ to UK financial security The Metro says The Bank of England has said it will further bolster its emergency bond-buying plan. It warned an ongoing rout in the gilts market poses a ‘material risk to UK financial stability’. The central bank said it will widen the scope of its action launched in the wake of the mini-budget market turmoil. It will now include purchases of index-linked UK government bonds amid concerns over another ‘fire sale’ of gilts. It comes after the sell-off in government bonds – also known as gilts – resumed yesterday…
Bank of England forced to step in AGAIN & buy Govt bonds to steady markets The Sun says THE Bank of England has stepped in once again to steady markets by buying inflation-linked UK government bonds. The BoE said the ongoing instability in the bonds market poses a “material risk to UK financial instability”. As part of an emergency move to calm markets, the BoE will widen the scope of its government bond purchase programme to include index-linked bonds. It will buy up to £5billion of index-linked bonds and £5billion of conventional bonds per day, starting today, Tuesday, October 11,…
Most of Tuesday’s front pages lead with two stories: the latest Russian missile attack in Ukraine and the first day of the trial of UK nurse Lucy Letby – accused of murdering seven babies.
Katie Piper’s attacker, Stefan Sylvestre, after he fled the UK in August. Sylvestre left former Strictly contestant Katie with devastating injuries after the attack in 2008 Katie Piper’s Cops have launched a global manhunt for Katie Piper’s acid attacker after he fled the country. Thug Stefan Sylvestre, 34, is thought to have left the UK on August 2. The Mirror revealed yesterday how he faces more time in jail after going awol while on licence. Officers from the Met Specialist Crime Command are leading the investigation, alongside partner agencies thought to include the National Crime Agency. Sylvestre, who left former…