The Sun – Prince William not going to Qatar Summary of the front page The Sun says Prince William won’t go to the World Cup amid controversy over Qatar’s human rights record, such as its approach to gay people and the treatment of migrant workers who helped build the stadiums. The paper says sources close to the future king have claimed his schedule is too full. The front page also reveals the lineup for this…
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Metro – Royals in De-Spare Summary of the front page The Royal Family is bracing for its “saddest family secrets” to be revealed in Prince Harry’s upcoming book, says Metro. The front page also leaves room for another Harry – pop megastar Harry Styles, who released his latest music video for the hit single “Music For a Sushi Restaurant.” Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
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The move applies until March 2023, but could be further extended. The move applies until March 2023, but could be further extended.
Motorists urged to ‘not panic’ when they see emergency services on the road Motorists urged to ‘not panic’ when they see emergency services on the road
Photocards must be renewed every 10 years to ensure the image is a true likeness of the driver. Photocards must be renewed every 10 years to ensure the image is a true likeness of the driver.
Photocards must be renewed every 10 years to ensure the image is a true likeness of the driver. Photocards must be renewed every 10 years to ensure the image is a true likeness of the driver.
Elon Musk confirms he has bought Twitter The Metro says Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has confirmed his on-again, off-again deal to buy Twitter has gone through. The billionaire boss of SpaceX and Tesla has been visiting Twitter this week ahead of the deadline for the $44 billion (£39 billion) deal to close tomorrow. The CEO then sent a tweet to advertisers this morning, confirming the buyout. ‘Dear Twitter Advertisers, I wanted to reach…
Elon Musk news – live: Twitter is ‘freed’ after takeover, billionaire claims The Independent says The Elon Musk era at Twitter seems to have officially begun. Top executives including CEO Parag Agrawal, CFO Ned Segal, and legal chief Vijaya Gadde have all reportedly been fired. Mr Musk tweeted that “the bird is freed”. This after the billionaire bizarrely arrived on Wednesday at Twitter’s San Francisco headquarters carrying a kitchen sink ahead of closing his $44bn…
Elon Musk reportedly plans to become Twitter’s interim chief executive after buying platform The Guardian says Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, wants to lead Twitter as chief executive, at least in the interim, Bloomberg is reporting. Elon Musk plans to assume the role of chief executive at the social media group after completing his $44bn acquisition, on top of leading the electric carmaker Tesla and the spacecraft manufacturer SpaceX. Musk intends to replace Parag…
Rough gas storage facility in North Sea operational again as energy suppliers try to meet demand The UK’s biggest gas storage site has been brought back online in time for what could be one of the tightest winters for years for energy suppliers trying to meet demand. Centrica said it had brought the Rough gas storage facility in the North Sea back to 20% of its previous capacity. Even at only one-fifth capacity, it will…
The pair have 439 previous convictions between them. The pair have 439 previous convictions between them.
Thérèse Coffey blames parties for failure to form executive, but DUP says Westminster protocol delay at fault • UK politics live – latest news updates A Northern Ireland assembly election will “definitely happen” after a deadline to restore devolved government at Stormont was missed, a cabinet minister has said. The environment secretary, Thérèse Coffey said “clearly” there was not “sufficient agreement” between Stormont parties to avoid a fresh election. Continue reading… Thérèse Coffey blames parties…
Bank says there has been some slowdown in customers trying to get new mortgages in recent weeks Pre-tax profits at NatWest Group remained flat between July and September at £1.1bn, amid a worsening economic outlook and a cost of living squeeze on its customers, as the bank predicted UK house prices would fall by 7% next year. Its profits, boosted by higher interest rates increasing its margin between what it charged for loans and paid…
Environment secretary defends Rishi Sunak’s decision not to go to conference in Sharm el-Sheikh • UK politics live – latest news updates King Charles is free to decide whether or not he should attend the Cop27 climate summit, the new environment secretary, Thérèse Coffey, has said as she defended the decision of the prime minister, Rishi Sunak, not to go. Sunak, the third British prime minister in seven weeks, has come under scrutiny from opposition…
Disgraced socialite Ghislaine Maxwell has been spotted pounding the pavement at the US prison where she will likely spend the next 20 years. Disgraced socialite Ghislaine Maxwell has been spotted pounding the pavement at the US prison where she will likely spend the next 20 years.
Six decades ago a politically struggling John F. Kennedy had an era-defining decision to make, one that would alter the history of the world. Six decades ago a politically struggling John F. Kennedy had an era-defining decision to make, one that would alter the history of the world.
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Friday’s front pages feature a variety of stories – including the latest from UK politics, royal news and the upcoming world cup. Tax increases and spending cuts The FT leads with the government’s consideration of £50bn worth of tax increases and spending cuts “to fill a gaping hole in the public finances.” The paper says ministers hope the measures won’t have to be implemented in full. Sources describe the…
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A royal commentator has said the Duke of Sussex will “publish or perish”. A royal commentator has said the Duke of Sussex will “publish or perish”.
Five metro mayors issue statement calling for government action after thousands of late cancellations Metro mayors have called on the government to act urgently to address the “serious damage” caused by failing train operators in the north. The call came as official figures showed complaints about TransPennine Express (TPE) services trebling this year, and Avanti West Coast continuing to lead the way for dissatisfaction among big operators. Continue reading… Five metro mayors issue statement calling…
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China Covid: Millions back in lockdown in China Cities across China, including Wuhan where Covid-19 was first recorded, have gone into lockdown as the country doubles down on its zero-Covid policy. More than 800,000 people in one district in Wuhan were told to stay inside until 30 October. China has reported for a third straight day more than 1,000 Covid-19 cases. Officials said earlier in the month that there would be no easing of the zero-Covid…
The memoir has been shrouded in mystery since it was announced last year. The memoir has been shrouded in mystery since it was announced last year.
As Camilla draws attention to the debilitating disease, we take a look at medical conditions that members of the Royal Family have bravely spoken out about. As Camilla draws attention to the debilitating disease, we take a look at medical conditions that members of the Royal Family have bravely spoken out about.