The Sun – I’m A Celebrity … now get me out of politics Summary of the front page The Sun says Matt Hancock is in secret talks to leave politics and head into the world of showbiz. The paper says his partner Gina Coladangelo has been in talks with PR people to “map out his future”. The front page looks ahead at England’s upcoming game against Wales. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a…
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Monday’s front pages lead with the growing discontent in China as protesters clash with police over the strict zero-Covid policies, it comes as Covid cases begin to rise across the country. Beijing is facing “unprecedented disobedience” according to the Daily Telegraph, as anti-lockdown protests sweep the country. The protests have “rocked” China, according to the Financial Times, which goes on to claim that President Xi Jinping’s social controls are…
North of England faces rail chaos, warns business lobby Rail services in the north of England could “collapse into utter chaos” by January unless the government takes action, according to business leaders. Members of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership has written to ask the transport secretary to address a crisis they say is “wreaking havoc.” England’s rail services have experienced severe disruptions in recent months due to ongoing strikes and cancellations. The government has said the…
Boy, 16, arrested after two teens stabbed to death in London A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after two other teenagers were stabbed to death just a mile apart in south-east London. Police were called at around 17:10 GMT on Saturday to reports that people were injured in Sewell Road, Abbey Wood and Titmuss Avenue in Thamesmead. The victims, both 16 years old, have been named as Kearne Solanke and Charlie…
Three people arrested in Bridgend as bodies of 2 babies found Three people in Bridgend have been arrested after the bodies of two babies were found at home in Windmill, Bridgend. Police were called to the address just before 20:00 GMT on Saturday. Two men, aged 37 and 47, and one woman, 29, have been arrested on suspicion of concealing the birth of a child. Supt Marc Attwell, of South Wales Police, said the incident…
Is trouble brewing in the Belgium camp?
Another huge World Cup upset.
The Sunday Papers Sunday papers – Brexit blow as trade slumps & 12-hour A&E wait There’s a variety of stories featured on the front pages. Some of the big stories include the Brexit blow as trade slumps and the NHS A&E waiting times. There are stories on the PM’s plans to show he’s tougher on key issues than the public thinks, and the upcoming strikes, amid research that shows Labour is trusted in almost all…
Last year, the UK announced it would be expanding its nuclear warhead quota by more than 40 percent.
Djamel Ben Ismail, 38, died after he was falsely accused of starting forest fires.
Yup – you could be putting yourself in line for a UTI.
Things are heating up at the Qatar World Cup 2022 Drama, Propaganda, Major football upsets and goooooaaallllls – What an amazing first week!
The Indepenent – Collapsed system leaves 140,000 awaiting asylum Summary of the front page The Independent leads with what Labour calls the ‘collapsed system.’ The paper says more than 140,000 people are awaiting asylum amid mounting pressure on hotels and processing centres. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
The Guardian – MPs urge investigation into PPE contracts afetr Mone revelation Summary of the front page MPs have demanded an inquiry into wider concerns over COVID profiteering amid the growing controversy over a PPE company linked to Conservative peer Michelle Mone, according to The Guardian. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
Metro – World sup Summary of the front page England fans will sink 30 million pints and give the economy a £300m boost as they watch their team face the USA in the World Cup, according to the Metro. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
Daily Express – Suella vows to cut net migrant record of 504,000 Summary of the front page The Daily Express says Home Secretary Suella Braverman has vowed to cut the number of people coming to the UK as net migration hit a post-war high of 504,000. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
Daily Mirror – First class disgrace Summary of the front page Royal Mail has paid £1.9bn to shareholders since it was privatised, but is refusing staff a decent pay rise, according to the Daily Mirror. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
The Sun – Walliams quits BGT Summary of the front page The Sun reports that David Walliams will step down from judging Britain’s Got Talent after he was forced to apologise for foul-mouthed comments about contestants. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Friday’s front pages feature a variety of stories. Strike action: Bosses get bonuses whilst staff struggle The Daily Telegraph leads with the upcoming nurse’s strikes, saying an NHS source has told them that thousands of elderly patients could be stuck in hospitals for Christmas due to the strikes. The expert said the absence of nurses at crunch points could mean there’s no help to discharge patients. The Telegraph says…
The Taliban returned to power last year – but have since failed to live up to their promises when it comes to women’s rights.
Nurses to strike for two days before Christmas Nurses will strike in England, Wales and Northern Ireland for two days next month – its set to be the biggest NHS walkout in history. The RCN announced strikes on 15 and 20 December in its ongoing dispute with the government over pay. Nurses will still provide emergency care, but routine services will be hit. The RCN said it has no alternative as the government will not…
Ukraine struggles to restore power after Russian strikes As much as 50% of Ukraine’s electricity needs are not being met following Russian missile strikes this week. The Ukrenergo power operator said the priority was to fix key infrastructure but repairs were now taking more time. President Zelensky said “the most difficult situation” with power as well as water supply was in 15 regions, including the capital Kyiv. Winter is setting in across Ukraine, with snow…
The Independent – Coastguard failings in Channel migrant death Summary of the front page The Independent says an overworked coastguard team worked up to 20 hours a day ahead of a tragedy that killed 27 people. A source tells the paper that the team “made mistakes” during the mass drowning of migrants. The paper’s front page features an image of Lord Lebedev distributing food to those in need as the paper notes £500,000 had been…
Metro – Referendum indy bin Summary of the front page The Metro says Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon cannot hold a new independence referendum without the government’s permission, the Supreme Court has ruled. The paper says the decision was made on the grounds that Scots are not an “oppressed people”, but quotes SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon vowing that “democracy won’t be denied”. The front page features a large image of the German football team who…
The Guardian – Conservative peer Michelle Mone secretly received £29m from VIP lane PPE firm Summary of the front page The Guardian reports that Conservative peer Michelle Mone and her children secretly received £29m from the profits of a PPE business awarded large government contracts after she recommended it to ministers. The front page leaves room to report on the “silent protest” from the German football team and says they made a stand against Fifa…
