The Sun – £250K hit on Olivia killer Summary of the front page An exclusive story leads the Sun newspaper, it claims a £250,000 bounty has been put on the head of Olivia Pratt-Korbel’s murderer, according to the Sun. The paper claims gangsters are trying to silence Thomas Cashman over fears he may talk to police following his conviction.Drug lords are said to be concerned that Cashman will inform the authorities about them, as “he…
Daily Express – Woke politics putting women at risk Summary of the front page The Daily Express splashes on Rishi Sunak’s pledge to crack down on grooming gangs. The PM is set to announce that specialist officers will be formed into a task force dedicating to tackle the problem. The paper is also one of many to celebrate Killing Eve star Jodie Comer. She is “killing it”, the Express writes, after bagging the best actress…
Woman arrested over killing of pro-Kremlin blogger Vladlen Tatarsky in cafe blast Darya Trepova – a Russian woman – has been arrested by authorities in connection with the killing of pro-war blogger Vladlen Tatarsky in a blast at a St Petersburg cafe. Trepova was earlier placed on the interior ministry’s wanted list and her arrest was later confirmed by Russia’s Investigative Committee. The cafe, Street Food Bar No 1 near the River Neva, was once…
Sanna Marin defeated by Finland’s conservatives in tight race Petteri Orpo, the leader of the National Coalition Party, has won the Finnish election after a tight race against the Social Democrats led by Prime Minister Sanna Marin. Orpo secured 20.8% of the vote, while the right-wing populist Finns Party came in second with a record 20.1% of the vote. Marin secured 19.9% of the vote and increased her party’s seats, but conceded the election shortly…
Trump preparing for Tuesday indictment as lawyer vows he is ‘ready for this fight’ Former US president Donald Trump is preparing for his court hearing on Tuesday, where he will face charges related to hush money payments made to a porn star. He plans to fly from his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida to New York City on Monday and return to Florida after his hearing, where he will address his supporters. Trump has denied any…
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Monday’s front pages report on a variety of stories, with UK politics taking the lead for several papers. The Times reports that PM Rishi Sunak has warned that political correctness is feeding child abuse gangs, while Labour’s mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, has criticised the government’s language, calling it a “dog-whistle”. A Downing Street spokesman tells The Daily Telegraph that ministers want to make sure that Asian grooming…
The Sunday Papers Sunday Papers – ‘Care home crisis’ Sunday’s front pages feature a variety of stories. The Mail on Sunday alleges that animal rights activists are planning to disrupt this month’s Grand National by forming a human barricade across the racecourse. The Sunday Telegraph reports that Rishi Sunak is facing a Conservative revolt over proposed laws that would allow some staff to sue their employers if a member of the public offends them at work. In the Sunday Express, senior…
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Sunday’s front pages feature a variety of stories. The Mail on Sunday alleges that animal rights activists are planning to disrupt this month’s Grand National by forming a human barricade across the racecourse. The Sunday Telegraph reports that Rishi Sunak is facing a Conservative revolt over proposed laws that would allow some staff to sue their employers if a member of the public offends them at work. In the…
The Sunday Times – New nightmare for patients as strikes return Summary of the front page Amid warnings from hospital bosses, the Sunday Times forecasts a “new nightmare for patients” ahead of industrial action by junior doctors this month. Patients will start hearing about cancelled operations from tomorrow ahead of the four-day strike which starts on 11 April, the paper writes. The health secretary is said to be urging medics to call off the walkout.…
Sunday Mirror – Have a laugh at my funeral Summary of the front page “Have a laugh at my funeral,” reads the Sunday Mirror’s headline, alongside an image of Paul O’Grady, who died suddenly on Tuesday. The late TV star’s “best pal”, former Holby City actor Amanda Mealing, says O’Grady told his friends to “have a good time” during the upcoming celebration of his life. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK…
The Sun on Sunday – Married England ace gags secret lover Summary of the front page The Sun’s splash is about an unnamed married England men’s footballer who is alleged to have “silenced his secret lover by making her sign a controversial gagging order”. The full story has quotes from the woman in question – also anonymised – who accuses the player of “aggressive” behaviour. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK…
The Observer – Care home crisis: children sent hundreds of miles away Summary of the front page The Observer’s cover story is an investigation into a “care homes crisis” that it says has seen children sent hundreds of miles away from the places in which they grew up – a situation described as a “national scandal”. Also featuring on the front cover is a striking image of Little Amal – a giant puppet of a…
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UK accepted into Indo-Pacific trade bloc in biggest trade deal since Brexit Sky News says The UK has been accepted into an Indo-Pacific trade bloc in what the government says is its biggest trade deal since Brexit. The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is a free trade agreement between 11 countries across the Indo-Pacific, including Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam – and now the…
UK joins Asia-Pacific CPTPP trade bloc that includes Japan and Australia The Guardian says Britain has joined the 11-member strong Asia-Pacific trade bloc that includes Japan and Australia after nearly two years of negotiations. The deal, part of a push to agree worldwide trade deals after Brexit, secures access for British exporters to 500 million people in the 11-member Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). The agreement, secured after 21 months of talks,…
Metro – Olivia gun killer guilty Summary of the front page The Metro leads on Thomas Cashman’s conviction for the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel and labels Charles the “King of Comedy” on his tour of Germany. “Olivia gun killer guilty” headlines the Metro as it reports on a jury finding a man guilty of murdering Olivia Pratt-Korbel, 9, at her home in Liverpool. Thomas Cashman, 34, shot Olivia and her mother as he chased a…
The Guardian – Trump indicted over 2016 payment to Stormy Daniels Summary of the front page The Guardian has two front pages this morning. The later edition features the news of Donald Trump’s indictment, whilst another front page leads on a study that found a wave of rising bills and tax rises will cost families an extra £700. The paper features an investigation into the scale of Vladimir Putin’s global cyberwarfare. Today’s top stories Like…
Financial Times – China warns Europe not to follow US call for trade curbs Summary of the front page The FT leads on a warning from China that Europe should not abide by the US’s call for the bloc to curb trade with the Asian country. China’s EU ambassador Fu Cong tells the FT Washington would “stop at nothing” to disrupt normal ties between the EU and China. The paper says the US has stepped…
The Sun – Lover shopped Olivia killer Summary of the front page The Sun reports Thomas Cashman’s “ex-lover” gave vital evidence in his trial for the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel. The paper features an image of Cashman during his arrest. The front page also reports on Rishi Sunak being caught in a ‘gender ID row.’ Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
Daily Mirror – Justice for Olivia Summary of the front page The conviction of Olivia Pratt-Korbel’s killer Thomas Cashman makes the front page of the Daily Mirror. They quote police sources praising a witness who showed “incredible bravery” in coming forward. The paper’s headline reads “Justice for Olivia”. It highlights the “brave witness” who came forward to police to help “nail” gunman Cashman. A police officer said: “She showed incredible bravery.” Today’s top stories Like…
Daily Express – Justice for Olivia Summary of the front page The Daily Express’s front page carries a photo of Olivia’s mother Cheryl holding a teddy bear made from her daughter’s clothes and says she was “ecstatic” over the conviction of Thomas Cashman. “Justice for Olivia”, the paper headlines. It adds she yelled “yes” after learning Cashman faces life in prison for murder. The entire front page is dedicated to the story. Today’s top stories Like…
