Israel is set to ban Al Jazeera after the Israeli parliament approved a law giving the government the power to ban broadcasts of TV channels. PM Benjamin Netanyahu said he would “act immediately” to close the Qatari-owned network local office.
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Front page summary The Guardian – Plan to scrap non-dom tax status ‘is full of loopholes’ for super-rich The Guardian reports that analysis conducted by Labour has found that Conservative plans to abolish non-dom tax status are “riddled with loopholes”. Shadow financial secretary James Murray tells the paper that the policy – announced in last month’s Budget – is full of “loopholes worth hundreds of millions” which will benefit the wealthiest people in the country. A Treasury spokesperson told the paper it plans to “abolish the current tax system for non-doms and replace it with a modern, simpler and fairer residency-based…
Front page summary The i – Sunak’s small boats plan at risk from Home Office indecision The prime minister’s plan to stop small boats crossing the channel is “at risk” from Home Office dithering, according to i. Sources tell the paper plans have stalled because ministers – including Home Secretary James Cleverly – cannot decide how parts of the Illegal Migration Bill should be implemented. Elsewhere, the paper says No 10 refused to rule out a summer election when asked on Sunday. There’s also a look at the weekend’s football, with Liverpool FC now leading the Premier League table – having beat…
Front page summary Daily Star – Elvis fans are all spooked up The Daily Star sums up the football with the headline “Easter Sundiaz”, a reference to Liverpool forward Luis Diaz who scored one of the team’s two goals on Sunday. Elsewhere, the paper carries claims by Elvis Presley’s stepbrother that the singer – who died in 1977 – is “haunting” a Las Vegas hotel. Presley “hasn’t left [the] building”, the paper quips.Catch up on all the front pages here Daily Star – Storm brings snow, sleet, rain: The full Nelson By WTX NewsMarch 29, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why…
Front page summary Daily Express – Get well soon! King jokes: I’m doing my bestKing Charles’ insistence that he is “doing his best” after well-wishers urged him to “get well soon” during a walkabout in Windsor over the weekend leads the Daily Express.An image shows the monarch shaking hands with a young boy, despite the paper saying it’s “understood” he had previously been “advised by doctors to minimise close contact” with others. There’s also a headline about A&E waits in England “killing 250 patients a week” – something other papers dive deeper into.Catch up on all the front pages here Daily…
Front page summary Daily Mirror – Charles at Easter service: King’s show of strength King Charles’ good spirits at an Easter service over the weekend, his first public appearance since his cancer diagnosis, leads the Daily Mirror. It praises the monarch’s “show of strength” and quotes a source as saying he has “responded to treatment very encouragingly”.Liverpool sitting at the top of the EPL table after the weekend’s Premier League action also makes the front page. Catch up on all the front pages here Daily Mirror – Arena victims legacy: Save lives for Martyn By WTX NewsMarch 29, 2024 The main stories Like…
Front page summary The Sun – Nation’s Easter Boost: Return on the KingThe Sun splashes on The King’s appearance in Windsor over the weekend, describing the monarch’s walkabout as an “Easter boost”.”Return of the King” is the headline, alongside an image of him waving at well-wishers outside St George’s Chapel. The paper says the King’s outing “gave the nation an Easter boost” following the news that his daughter-in-law Catherine, Princess of Wales is also undergoing cancer treatment.Catch up on all the front pages here The Sun – Gogglebox George death arrest By WTX NewsMarch 29, 2024 The main stories Like this…
French investigators have located the remains of a toddler who disappeared in 2023, a case that deeply affected the nation. A prosecutor stated on Sunday that investigators are now focused on determining the circumstances surrounding the boy’s death.
A car bombing targeted a busy market in northern Syria, resulting in the deaths of at least seven people. The attack, which occurred in the town of Azaz in Aleppo province near the Turkish border, also left several others wounded.
As of April 1st, Germany has legalised cannabis for people over the age of 18, bringing into effect new laws regarding personal possession. Under the new regulations, adults in Germany are permitted to carry up to 25 grams of dried cannabis and cultivate a maximum of three marijuana plants at home.
Turkey’s primary opposition party has claimed major triumphs in the key urban centres of Istanbul and Ankara. It deals a blow to Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who aimed to reclaim control of these cities less than a year after winning a third presidential term.
Officials report that the remains of eight Chinese citizens were discovered on a shoreline in the Mexican state of Oaxaca following a boat overturning. The incident occurred on Friday along a common path used by undocumented migrants aiming to reach the United States.
Front page summary UK given legal advice that Israel is flouting law in GazaThe Observer leads on a leaked recording of the Conservative chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, who claims lawyers have advised the government that Israel has breached international humanitarian law in Gaza.In the tape, Alicia Kearns says ministers have not made the advice public. The paper says the claims put Mr Sunak “under intense pressure” because any such legal advice would mean the government having to immediately stop selling arms to Israel.The Foreign Office says any advice is confidential. The Observer – The deadly tactics used to keep migrants…
Front page summary Tories may be left with fewer than 100 MPsThe Times leads on recent polling which suggests the Conservatives are on course for their worst electoral defeat – and could be left with just 98 MPs.It says Labour is set to “sweep to power”, with a majority of 286, and expects the results “to reignite efforts by Tories plotting to topple the prime minister”.Elsewhere, the paper features an image of the Oxford vs Cambridge rowing saying there was ‘turmoil on the Thames.’ It comes after several Oxford rowers got sick due to sewage in the river.Putin’s war in Ukraine also…
Front page summary Labour net zero plan ‘puts UK at China’s mercy’The Sunday Telegraph reflects on what it calls the “contrasting tones” in the Easter messages of Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer, with the prime minister urging people to “pause and reflect” and the Labour leader saying it is a time of “new beginnings”.The paper says “it is little wonder” the two statements are so different, with the Conservatives far behind in the polls.Elsewhere, Labour’s net zero plan makes top of the paper story. Energy Security Secretary Claire Coutinho, claims Labour’s pledge to convert the UK to clean power by 2030…
Front page summary New wonder jab will prevent dementiaAn apparent “new wonder jab” that can “prevent dementia” sits front and centre of the Sunday Express.The paper’s exclusive report describes the new drug, known as ACI-24 – which is undergoing trials on patients in the disease’s early stages – as “game-changing” and says it “removes toxic proteins from the brain before they cause damage leading to the most common form of dementia”. Sunday Express – A Nation touched by Kate’s courageBy WTX NewsMarch 24, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the…
Front page summary Giovanna’s pride in Princess: I’m blown away by mate KateThe Sunday Mirror leads on an interview from its Invite Only podcast, with reality TV star Giovanna Fletcher, who explains how she was “blow away” by Catherine, Princess of Wales’s “ability to connect” with people having met the royal when they filmed an episode of her podcast in 2020.The paper says the interview took place before Catherine announced, on 22 March, that she was undergoing cancer treatment. Sunday Mirror – Thank you for your warmth and support … we are both so touchedBy WTX NewsMarch 24, 2024 The main stories…
Front page summary Euros on alert over terrorThe Sunday Telegraph reflects on what it calls the “contrasting tones” in the Easter messages of Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer, with the prime minister urging people to “pause and reflect” and the Labour leader saying it is a time of “new beginnings”.The paper says “it is little wonder” the two statements are so different, with the Conservatives far behind in the polls.Elsewhere, Labour’s net zero plan makes top of the paper story. Energy Security Secretary Claire Coutinho, who claims Labour’s pledge to convert the UK to clean power by 2030 – five…
Fighter jets scrambled after Putin’s missiles fire dangerously close to Nato border Vladimir Putin’s barbaric bombardments on Ukraine came alarmingly close to Nato borders on Friday. Russia deployed some 99 missiles and kamikaze drones on power plants in central regions in Ukraine, deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure. People were left without electricity in the latest barrage on the country’s already damaged power infrastructure. Power stations were hit in Stryi, Lviv region, and Burshtyn, Ivano-Frankivsk region, both in the direction of Nato and EU state Poland.
Front page summary The Guardian – ‘Famine is setting in’: UN court orders Israel to unblock Gaza aidThe Guardian reports the UN’s top court has ordered Israel to allow unimpeded access to food aid in Gaza.Famine in Gaza is “setting in”, the paper reports. It quotes from a new United Nations report which warns levels of hunger and starvation are rising in the Strip. It adds to international pressure on Israel to ensure enough aid is able to reach people in Gaza.The Thames Water crisis and the surprise Easter honours list also make the front page. The honours list has…
Front page summary The Independent – Angela Rayner tax row: Show me yours and I’ll show you mine The Independent says Angela Rayer has challenged Tory critics over her tax affairs: ‘If you show me yours, I’ll show you mine.’ The paper says Rayner has thrown down the gauntlet to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, challenging him and two of his Conservative colleagues to publish their tax records if they want hers.The front page finds space for the Thames Water crisis and Storm Nelson battering Britain. The Independent – Barred from Europe: 2.4m Brits caught in Brexit passport chaos By WTX NewsMarch 28,…
Front page summary Daily Star – Storm brings snow, sleet, rain: The full Nelson The Daily Star leads on Storm Nelson, which is set to bring snow, rain and strong winds this Easter weekend.A weather system dubbed Storm Nelson by Spanish forecasters is set to bring some distinctly wintry weather to the UK.The front page reports on the death of former TV star George Gilbey who fell to his death in a warehouse. His colleague is being held for manslaughter over allegations that he was not wearing a harness on the roof of the warehouse. Daily Star – Bonkers Britain: Three…
Front page summary Daily Express – ‘Disgrace’ fat cat water bosses under fire The Daily Express calls brands “fat cat water bosses” as disgraceful after Thames Water threatened bills may rise by 40%. The front page quotes Communities Secretary Michael Gove, who branded Thames Water’s leadership a “disgrace”. He also said the company’s leaders must “carry the can” for the dire financial straits it is in rather than seeking a public bailout.Camilla Parker Bowles and Dame Esther also make the front page. Daily Express – King calls for more kindness in time of need By WTX NewsMarch 28, 2024 The main stories…
Front page summary Daily Mirror – Arena victims legacy: Save lives for Martyn The Daily Mirror says a new law to protect entertainment venues from terrorists is set to be recommended after a campaign by the mother of a Manchester Arena bombing victim. The Home Office document is expected to propose that venue staff have counter-terror training, and that bosses carry out stringent risk analysis. Figen Murray – whose son Martyn Hett died in the attack in 2017 – tells the Mirror the move is a victory for her son’s legacy.The front page also reports on celebrity gossip as Vanessa Feltz…
Front page summary The Sun – Gogglebox George death arrest The Sun leads on the arrest of a man in connection to the death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey.George Gilbey, 40 died after falling from a height at work. He was working as an electrician when he reportedly fell through a skylight on a warehouse roof. Essex Police said it had arrested a man in his 40s on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. There are reports Gilbey was not wearing a safety harness whilst working. The front page says Rishi Sunak has been told to get tough after polling shows the government…