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The Guardian – Millions face rise in energy bills as Hunt lifts price cap Summary of the front page Millions will pay more for their household energy from next April under plans to scrap the gas and electricity support scheme, reports the Guardian. The paper expects the chancellor to use the Autumn Statement to say that given the need to save money and reduce state borrowing, the household energy price cap will rise “from £2,500…

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Daily Express – Hunt’s fair and honest plan to fix future Summary of the front page The country should expect a “fair and honest” Budget, says the Express, which describes the Chancellor’s statement as “D-Day” for the UK. The front page features an image of the chancellor, along with separate stories on MI5 and Black Friday events. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

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Daily Mirror – Spies foil Iran plots to murder Brits Summary of the front page Security services uncovered at least ten plots by Iranian intelligence agencies to kidnap or kill Britons on UK soil, reveals the Mirror. The front page also features a World Cup sweepstake and a story on Matt Hancock’s partner flying to Australia – whilst the former health secretary continues his stint in the jungle. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave…

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2022 World cup opening game Qatar v EcuadorGROUP A Qatar 16:00 GMT Ecuador Al Bayt Stadium Where to watch Qatar v Ecuador The first game of the 2022 World cup between Qatar v Ecuador will be televised live on BBC 1 and BBC Iplayer. Qatar v Ecuador – FIFA World Cup 2022 Gary Lineker introduces live coverage of the opening game of this year’s Fifa World Cup, with hosts Qatar taking on Ecuador in the…

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The Sun – Toney charged over 232 bets Summary of the front page The FA investigation into alleged sports betting rule-breaking by Brentford striker Ivan Toney, leads the Sun. The paper says the premier league footballer was charged by the Football Association with 232 alleged breaches of betting rules. The front page also reports on the TV show I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here! Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a…

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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Most of Thursday’s papers lead on the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement which will be announced today.  Several papers use an image of PM Rishi Sunak and US President Joe Biden sitting at a table surrounded by other world leaders as news of a missile hitting Poland reached. The leaders, who were at the G20 summit, were discussing the missile amid fears of a major escalation in the war. Chancellor’s Autumn…

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Billionaire launches $25bn fund for Ukraine reconstruction Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest has launched an investment fund that is hoped will be worth at least $25bn to help rebuild war-torn Ukraine.  Mr Forrest and his wife have committed $500m to the fund, which its organisers say could eventually grow to $100bn. The Ukraine Green Growth Initiative plans to invest in primary infrastructures such as energy and telecoms networks. President Zelensky has welcomed the move. “We will…

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Ukraine war: Kyiv not to blame for Poland missile – Zelensky Ukraine’s president Zelensky has said he had “no doubts” that his country was not to blame for the missile strike that killed two people in Poland on Tuesday. He said he had received assurances from his top commanders that “it wasn’t our missile” and has called for Ukrainian officials to be allowed to access the blast site and to be part of the investigation. …

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Xi accuses Trudeau of leaks to media about China-Canada relations China’s Xi Jinping has been filmed by journalists accusing Canada’s prime minister Justin Trudeau of leaking meeting details. Via a translator, President Xi told Trudeau that it was inappropriate and accused him of lacking “sincerity.” It’s believed he was referring to reports that Mr Trudeau discussed alleged Chinese espionage and interference in Canadian elections.  In the footage, the two leaders were seen standing close to…

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US midterms 2022: Republicans narrowly win the House The Republican party has secured the 218 seats needed for the majority in the House of Representatives – a week after the midterm elections, CBS News projects. The GOP was expected to win back the lower chamber of Congress, but it was expected they would win with a much bigger margin. The party’s margin in the House may be razor-thin but it’s still enough to stall President…

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The former President’s bid for the White House Putin ‘would not have invaded Ukraine if Trump was President, ex-POTUS’ advisor says GB News host Dan Wootton was speaking to former senior advisor to Donald Trump and entrepreneur Amy Anzel about the former President’s bid for the White House in 2024. If Trump was President Vladimir Putin “would not” have invaded Ukraine if Donald Trump was still US President, according to a GB News guest.…

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World Cup 2022: What happens on opening day – a guide to Day 1 Intro The World Cup 2022 is just around the corner, and as the teams start flying into Qatar, we’re looking ahead at how day 1 is looking. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnqtMxWee5g Analysis World Cup 2022: What happens on opening day – a guide to Day 1 The World Cup 2022 is just around the corner, and as the teams start flying into Qatar, we’re…

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England has the most valuable World Cup squad at €1.26 billion Facts England has the most valuable World Cup squad at €1.26 billion Brazil and France are the other two nations who break the €1 billion markJude Bellingham, Phil Foden, Bukayo Saka and Harry Kane are the most expensive in the England squadEngland take on Iran, USA and Wales in the Group stagesBrazil are still tipped to win the tournament   Previous Next Analysis England has the…

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PMQs – ‘I rebut and refute any bullying claims made’ says Dominic Raab ‘It’s anti-buylling week, will he apologise’ – Rayner Rayner now mentions the formal complaints that have been made against Dominic Raab.  ‘In anti-bullying week, will he apologise?, she asks. Raab responds by saying he’s “confident that I behaved professionally throughout” his time as minister. Rayner responds by saying Raab had to demand an investigation into himself because the PM is “too weak…

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PMQs Live – Dominic Raab stands in for PM as inflation soars This week’s PMQs will be dominated by the economy as inflation has risen to 11.1%. Dominic Raab will be standing in for the prime minister who is attending the G20 summit in Bali. How to watch PMQs today PMQs will start at its usual time of midday in the House of Commons. You can watch online here  What should we expect from PMQs? …

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The Independent – Russia accused of missile strike on Nato country Summary of the front page The Independent’s front page reports Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian missiles hit Nato member Poland on Tuesday in what he called a “significant escalation” of the conflict as dozens more caused destruction and power outages across Ukraine. US and other western officials were investigating explosions at a grain store in Przewodow, Lublin, in which two people were killed. Polish prime minister…

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The Guardian – Russian barrage strikes Ukraine amid claims missiles hit Poland Summary of the front page The Guardian reports on global fears after the missiles landed in Poland. The heartbreaking story of the death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak who died after being exposed to mould in his Rochdale flat. The coroner called it a “defining moment” for the UK’s housing sector. The front page features a picture of the youngster. Today’s top stories Like this…

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Metro – Russian missiles hit Poland Summary of the front page The stark news that suspected Russian missiles have killed two people in NATO member Poland fills the Metro’s front page. “Putin’s war escalates,” it says. The paper notes that Polish authorities are due to hold an urgent security meeting to discuss the possible Russian attack on a Nato member. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

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Daily Express – Tragic death of boy from mould shames Britain Summary of the front page The Daily Express leads with the death of Awaab Ishak, after being exposed to mould in his Rochdale flat, shames Britain. It reports the coroner dealing with the two-year-old’s case as saying the tragedy must be a “defining moment” for change. The front page also reports on the missiles that hit Poland and England stars off to the World…

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The Sun – I keep our baby Angel’s ashes, I talk to him all the time Summary of the front page The Sun leads with more revelations from the Piers Morgan exclusive interview with Cristiano Ronaldo. The footballer apparently keeps the ashes of his dead baby son in a chapel at his home, the paper reports. Baby Angel died at birth in April. His twin sister Bella survived. It’s the third straight day of Ronaldo on…

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Daily Mirror – Russian bombs hit Poland Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror says NATO is considering a “joint response” to the issue of suspected Russian missiles landing in Poland, with the Polish government labelling it “a crisis situation”. The paper is not economical with its words, calling Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine a “tyrant’s war” and stating in its headline that “Russian bombs hit Poland”. As well as blasts in Poland, the Mirror…

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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Many of Wednesday’s front pages report on the missile explosions in Poland, which killed two people. The papers report the explosions mark a threat in escalation of the war in Ukraine. The i says “Putin’s war spills into Poland” as it reports the outcry from Nato countries in response to claims that a stray Russian missile went over the Ukrainian border, killing two people. “Russians blamed for fatal strike”…

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Toddler’s mould death unacceptable says, Michael Gove The death of toddler Awaab Iskak, who spent months living with mould in his home, is an “unacceptable tragedy” says Micheal Gove. Ishak died from a respiratory condition caused by exposure to the mould, a coroner has ruled. His father had repeatedly raised the issue with Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH) but no action was taken. The housing secretary Micheal Gove said it “beggars belief” that RBH’s chief executive…

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