Daily Mirror – Nurse murder trial: ‘Poisoner’ on the baby ward Summary of the front page The Metro’s headline sums up the rising tide of anti-zero-COVID protests in China, calling it “The Great Brawl of China”. The latest unrest follows a protest in the north-western city of Urumqi, where 10 people died in a tower block fire. Protesters have blamed lockdown rules for hampering rescue efforts, but authorities deny this. The paper describes the police…
The Guardian – The price of Brexit: 4,000 fewer European doctors work in NHS Summary of the front page The Guardian has a stark exclusive that claims there are 4,000 fewer European doctors working in the NHS since Brexit. The paper calls it “the price of Brexit”. The NHS’s acute shortage of doctors has been made worse by Brexit, with more than 4,000 European doctors choosing not to work in the UK. Four major specialities…
Daily Express – Radical new plan to boost NHS and save lives Summary of the front page The Express says PM Rishi Sunak is planning a lifesaving shake-up of the NHS by slashing bureaucracy – and by plying an extra £113bn into the service. The paper has an optimistic tone, and outlines what it calls Rishi Sunak’s “radical new plan to boost NHS and save lives”. According to the paper, the prime minister’s lifesaving shake-up…
Daily Mirror – Now get him out of here Summary of the front page The Mirror isn’t exactly basking in the glow of Matt Hancock’s third place I’m a Celebrity victory. Now the West Suffolk MP is out of the jungle, the paper is calling for him to get out of Westminster too. The front page looks ahead at England’s upcoming game against Wales. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National…
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…
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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…
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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…
