The Sunday Telegraph – Tories at war over pact with Labour in Scotland Summary of the front page Internal party politics also makes the front of the Sunday Telegraph, focusing on Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross saying “supporters should vote for Labour at the next election to oust the SNP” something which is “prompting fury in the Tory party’s London headquarters”. In an interview with the paper, Mr Ross said voters should support “the strongest…
The Sun on Sunday – I’m going to smash it on tour Summary of the front page The Sun on Sunday reports on the death of S Club 7 singer Paul Cattermole. The paper reports that the singer was upbeat about the upcoming reunion tour to mark the 25th anniversary of the band a day before his death. The paper also reports that the high-security Frankland jail in County Durham is installing phones in the…
Sunday Mirror – I’ll fight guns and gangs for my Liv Summary of the front page The Sunday Mirror leads its coverage on an exclusive interview with Olivia Pratt-Korbel’s mother, speaking for the first time since her daughter’s killer was jailed. On Monday, Thomas Cashman was sentenced to serve at least 42 years in prison for the murder of the nine-year-old in August last year. Speaking to the paper, grieving Cheryl Korbel vows “to fight…
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Sunday’s front pages report on a variety of topics including King Charles III’s upcoming coronation suggesting that the event will help the Conservative party by “eclipsing a predicted Tory wipeout in town hall elections”. Millions of people across the country will go to the polls to vote in the council elections on 4 May, with the coronation taking place two days later on 6 May. Other coronation news reports…
The i – Smart motorways ban: pressure grows to scrap entire network across Britian Summary of the front page The i reports on the growing pressure to scrap smart motorways amid rising deaths linked to the roads and concerns over their cost. For a second day running, the i newspaper’s lead story is about the reported ban on new smart motorways, and the mounting pressure to scrap the entire network across Britain amid safety concerns. The…
The Times – Strike to overwhelm A&E Summary of the front page The Times says up to half of doctors in England will be absent during the four days of junior doctors’ strikes next week. There are concerns that patient safety is at risk and that A&E departments could be overwhelmed. The four-day walkout will begin on Tuesday after the bank holiday weekend and involve up to half of doctors in England. The British Medical…
The Guardian – Lords needs more experts, says Speaker as former PMs line up allies Summary of the front page The Guardian leads with comments made by the House of Lords Speaker who is calling for more independent, expert peers in Parliament’s second chamber. John McFall tells the Guardian the upper house is in danger of becoming “out of sync” with its balance of legislators. The front page also reports on Macron’s calls on XI to…
Daily Mirror – Easter getaway chaos: Standstill Summary of the front page The Mirror says the Easter getaway has begun at a “snail’s pace”, with the RAC warning of traffic jams and more problems for those trying to get to France. There is good news, however, as the paper says temperatures will reach highs of 18C in parts of the country this Bank Holiday weekend. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK…
The Sun – Bad Friday Summary of the front page The Sun warns that Good Friday will be “Bad Friday” for people hoping to get away on holiday – predicting gridlock in the UK and “travel hell” for families. It says those going to France will be met by rioting and strikes once they finally get there. The front page also reports on Gwyneth Paltrow launching Goop Sex. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a…
Daily Express – Negotiate? No, we’ll fight Putin to last man Summary of the front page The Daily Express turns its attention to the war in Ukraine. The Ukrainian ambassador to the UK, Vadym Prystaiko, insists his countrymen would fight to the last man before they entered into any negotiation from a position of weakness, the paper reports. The paper also reports on travel delays disrupting Easter weekend and ponders if Prince Harry will return to…
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Israel strikes Lebanon and Gaza after major rocket attack Israel has launched attacks on targets linked to the militant group Hamas in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said that Hamas’ “terrorist” infrastructure was hit in southern Lebanon in response to a major rocket barrage on Israel from Lebanon, which the Israelis blamed on Hamas. The tension between the two sides has been high after Israeli police raided Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa mosque…
Chinese scientists publish long-awaited data into Covid-19 origins A new peer-reviewed study has been published by a research team in China, detailing the analysis of biological evidence taken from the Huanan seafood and wildlife market more than three years ago, which has been linked to the outbreak of Covid-19. The study revealed that swabs collected from the market contained genetic material from wild animals, potentially opening up new lines of inquiry into how the outbreak…
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Friday’s front pages lead on travel warnings as gridlocks have affected families’ attempts to get away for an Easter break. Royal news dominates some of the papers, with the King’s support of research into royal connections to slavery being reported on. The Sun predicts “Bad Friday” for holidaymakers hoping to travel, warning of gridlock in the UK and “travel hell” for families. The Daily Mirror reports a slow start…
Ex-PM of Italy Berlusconi is in intensive care Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, 86, has been admitted to intensive care with breathing difficulties. Local reports say the former PM is being treated for a form of leukaemia and remains in a stable condition and is alert. He has been hospitalised on several occasions in recent years, including for heart surgery in 2016 and pneumonia in 2020 after contracting Covid-19. Berlusconi is a divisive figure…
Metro – You’re nicked Summary of the front page The Metro leads on Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell being arrested in a probe over the SNP party’s finances, with the couple’s home scoured by police. The paper features an image of blue tents and police tape outside the couple’s home in a quiet cul-de-sac in Glasgow and notes that a search of SNP HQ in Edinburgh was made at the same time. Mr Murrell, who…
The Guardian – Royals took £1.2bn in private income from estates Summary of the front page The Guardian reports that the King and the late Queen Elizabeth II have received payments equivalent to more than £1bn from two estates at the centre of a centuries-old debate over whether their profits should be given to the public instead. The front page also leaves a small amount of space to report on the Met Police facing its…
The Times – Tory MP in gambling cash-for-access scandal Summary of the front page The Times reveals that Tory MP Scott Benton offered to table parliamentary questions, leak a confidential policy document and lobby ministers on behalf of gambling industry investors who proposed paying him thousands of pounds a month. The paper said it had begun its investigation after hearing that several senior political figures were concerned that the gambling industry had been successful in…
Daily Mirror – You can end this cruelty now … what’s stopping you? Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror reports that murdered Sabina Nessa’s sister has urged Dominic Raab to stop killers snubbing sentence hearings after Thomas Cashman refused to attend his last week over the murder of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel. Jabina Yasmin Islam, whose sister Sabina Nessa was murdered in 2021, has urged Justice Secretary Dominic Raab to put the plan into…
Daily Express – PM: Migrant barge is fair and will save money Summary of the front page The Daily Express reports that Rishi Sunak has defended plans to house migrants on a barge as “fair” and a saving for taxpayers. The barge will house 500 migrants off the Dorset coast. The paper features an image of King Charles sipping gin on a distillery tour in Yorkshire. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment…
Only middle-class lefties could whinge that our first asylum barge is not luxurious enough The Sun says HOW predictable of the hand-wringing Left to slam our first asylum barge as “cruel”. Have they seen it? Decent ensuite bedrooms, well-stocked kitchens, a gym, bar and games room. Its problem, in fact, is that it is not austere enough on its own to deter illegal arrivals. What MAY, though, is the prospect of being kept aboard 24/7…
Brazil kindergarten attack: Man kills 4 children in Blumenau According to local officials, a man armed with a hatchet attacked a kindergarten in Blumenau, southern Brazil, killing at least four children and injuring four others. The attacker, a 25-year-old man, reportedly entered the privately-run Cantinho Bom Pastor nursery by jumping over a wall and targeted the victims at random. The incident occurred at around 09:00 local time on Wednesday and the man has now surrendered…
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Daily Telegraph – Trump under arrest Summary of the front page “Trump under arrest” reads the Telegraph’s front page. The paper also reports the former president is facing claims he paid hush money over an alleged love child. Judge Juan Merchan, overseeing the case, said he was “concerned” over Mr Trump’s rhetoric in the lead-up to the historic hearing, the paper adds. Mr Trump has used social media to attack both the judge and prosecutor…
Metro – Donald in the dock Summary of the front page “Donald in the Dock” reads the Metro’s splash as they report Trump was fingerprinted but not handcuffed at his arraignment today. The front page features an image of a “stony-faced” Donald Trump, next to the headline. The paper notes that the former president was not handcuffed as he appeared for his arraignment, but was fingerprinted. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment…
