For the third day in a row, the People’s Republic has reported more than a thousand new cases of Covid – with authorities tightening restrictions, locking down districts and sealing up buildings as part of their Covid zero stratagem. For the third day in a row, the People’s Republic has reported more than a thousand new cases of Covid – with authorities tightening restrictions, locking down districts and sealing up buildings as part of…
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DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said the UK government needs to act on unionist concerns over the Northern Ireland Protocol. DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said the UK government needs to act on unionist concerns over the Northern Ireland Protocol.
The Online Safety Bill had been expected to return to the Commons on November 1. The Online Safety Bill had been expected to return to the Commons on November 1.
Iran protests escalate marking 40 days since Mahsa Amini death Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets in Iran’s major cities – marking 40 days since Mahsa Amini died in police custody. It’s one of the biggest nights of protests since anti-government demonstrations started six weeks ago. Iran Human Rights which is based in Norway says at least 234 protesters, including 29 children have been killed by security forces in crackdowns so far. …
The investigation into her cause of death is ongoing The investigation into her cause of death is ongoing
The teenager’s remains were found in the loft space of a house three years after she went missing in 2019. The teenager’s remains were found in the loft space of a house three years after she went missing in 2019.
Sahar Tabar spent 14 months in prison for the fake Instagram photos.
Jemma Mitchell murdered Mee Kuen Chong after victim backed out of giving her £200,000 to repair home A woman has been found guilty of killing her friend and dumping her headless body more than 200 miles away in order to inherit hundreds of thousands of pounds. Jemma Mitchell hit Mee Kuen Chong, 67, over the head with a weapon at her London home and left her decapitated and badly decomposed body in woodland in Salcombe,…
NASA explained on its NASA Sun Science Facebook page that the dark patches making up the eyes and mouth in the image are known as coronal holes. NASA explained on its NASA Sun Science Facebook page that the dark patches making up the eyes and mouth in the image are known as coronal holes.
The airport was awarded just one star out of five for queues at security gates. The airport was awarded just one star out of five for queues at security gates.
Officials and voters in Arizona are being threatened ahead of midterm election day on November 8. Creepy letters are being posted to homes from a vigilante group called ‘Ben Sent Us’. It is signed off ‘We are watching you’. Officials and voters in Arizona are being threatened ahead of midterm election day on November 8. Creepy letters are being posted to homes from a vigilante group called ‘Ben Sent Us’. It is signed off…
Prime minister warned of huge resources needed to review legislation affected by Jacob Rees-Mogg’s controversial legislation Rishi Sunak is considering deprioritising Jacob Rees Mogg’s controversial legislation to switch off 2,400 retained EU laws that cover everything from holiday pay rights to environment protections to aircraft safety. The new prime minister has been warned that it would take 400 staff in the business department alone to review 300 pieces of legislation flowing from directives, decisions and…
The new memoir promises a revealing insight in Prince Harry’s story, told from his perspective. The new memoir promises a revealing insight in Prince Harry’s story, told from his perspective.
The Independent – Relief as Sunak brings back ban on fracking Summary of the front page The prime minister bringing back the ban on fracking is described as a “relief” by The Independent, quoting an environmental campaigner who said the move was “setting a good tone”. The front page of the paper features a picture of the new prime minister at his first PMQs. The paper says the Tories loved Rishi’s performance, but for the…
The Guardian – Fracking banned and pensions in spotlight as Truss legacy rejected Summary of the front page The Guardian reports Rishi Sunak has “rejected” what’s left of Liz Truss’s legacy as PM after he abandoned fracking and refused to guarantee a triple lock on pensions. The front page leaves space for a report on the UN’s warning that the world is facing a 2.5C global heat rising. The paper features an image of thousands…
Metro – ‘Don’t be gay at World Cup’ Summary of the front page The Metro splashes on Foreign Secretary James Cleverly’s comments telling LGBT football fans to be respectful and “flex and compromise” while attending the World Cup in Qatar. The front page reports on the prime minister’s “roar” as he took a swipe at Labour leader Keir Starmer and other critics during his first PMQs. The front page leads with a large image of…
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Daily Express – Do you really want to scrap pensions triple lock again? Summary of the front page Millions of pensioners fear more hardship after new PM Rishi Sunak seemed to backtrack on a 10% triple lock rise promised by his predecessor Liz Truss before she left Number 10, according to the Daily Express. The paper also says Mr Sunak and chancellor Jeremy Hunt could be “considering a raid” on money earmarked for pensioners in…
David TC Davies accused the Stop Brexit Guy of “bullying” outside Parliament after a video surfaced online of the activist shouting at the Cabinet minister. David TC Davies accused the Stop Brexit Guy of “bullying” outside Parliament after a video surfaced online of the activist shouting at the Cabinet minister.
The Sun – Harry’s snog with Florence Summary of the front page The Sun claims that Harry Styles shared a kiss with his Don’t Worry Darling co-star, Florence Pugh – before his relationship with the film’s director Olivia Wilde – which is believed to be the reason for the rift between Pugh and Wilde. The film has been widely panned by critics – mainly the storyline and poor acting from Harry Styles. But the scandals around…
Jemma Mitchell is said to have hit Mee Kuen Chong over the head with a weapon at her London home and left her decapitated body in woods in Devon. Jemma Mitchell is said to have hit Mee Kuen Chong over the head with a weapon at her London home and left her decapitated body in woods in Devon.
Daily Mirror – Zelensky: Our pride Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror leads on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s comments at the paper’s annual Pride of Britain awards. He thanks the awards for recognising the bravery of Ukrainian refugees. The front page is one of few that doesn’t lead with a political story and instead leaves room for a celebrity story. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous…
Some have glued themselves to the tarmac while others have linked their arms to block cars and buses from passing.
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Thursday’s front pages are leading with PM Rishi Sunak’s first appearance at Prime Minister’s Questions. The PM and opposition leader gave a fiery performance, the fiscal statement has been delayed and there’s more news about the cabinet re-shuffle. Right-wing papers Daily Mail and Daily Express and the Times leave room on their front pages for reports about Albanian men crossing the channel. Away from politics, the ongoing drama around…
Many schoolchildren have been discriminated against for having hairstyles such as afros and cornrows, an equality watchdog has found. Many schoolchildren have been discriminated against for having hairstyles such as afros and cornrows, an equality watchdog has found.