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Friday’s headlines reflect a variety of domestic and international news stories. Several of the papers continue coverage of the Grenfell inquiry report which was published on Wednesday.
Elsewhere, domestic politics is splashed across several papers. The tabloids feature showbiz and royal news – with many of the papers across the spectrum this morning featuring a picture of Prince William.
Premier League news makes up the back pages along with the latest from the US Open as British star Jack Draper is through to the semi-finals.
‘Grenfell victims won’t get justice’
The Guardian leads with coverage of Grenfell. The paper says there may not be prosecutions brought before the end of this decade. In May, police said the scale of the investigation meant they expected to be able to announce charges in late 2026 at the earliest.
The Times says Studio E – the firm behind the Grenfell refurbishment – has been prevented from closing down. The flammable cladding added to the outside of the building is why the fire spread so rapidly. The company was found by the inquiry to bear a “very significant degree of responsibility” for the disaster of the cladding used in the refit and that it had a “cavalier attitude to safety”.
Studio E has been in liquidation for more than four years but cannot be dissolved as investigations are ongoing.
Other domestic stories make the front pages.
The Metro leads on the inquest into a guest of the Jeremy Kyle show – who committed suicide after reportedly being humiliated by the daytime tabloid talk show. The presenter has denied humiliating Steve Dymond, who died of an overdose a week after appearing as a guest on the reality talk show.
“The production, the producing, the aftercare, the lie detector test were not my responsibility,” Jeremy Kyle said.
The i newspaper that checks on fruit and veg being imported from the EU are to be delayed again amid fears they will push food prices up. The introduction of checks is set to be delayed until July 2025.
The Daily Mail says Germany is planning to send migrants who arrive in their country illegally to facilities in Rwanda paid for by the UK government. The idea has been floated by Joachim Stamp, Germany’s special commissioner for migration agreements.
The Telegraph reports on plans to tackle overcrowding in Britain’s jails which report which could see prisoners sent to Estonia to serve their sentences. The paper says Estonia has offered to rent out its spare capacity to other governments.
The Daily Express says a survey of pensioners has suggested a majority want to see a comparison deal under which only the wealthy lose the winter fuel payment.
The Mirror reports a new statue of Queen Elizabeth is set to be announced this weekend. The sculpture will be in St James’s Park and will be unveiled in 2026.
Very sad to hear that Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with Frontotemporal dementia, the same condition Bruce Willis suffers from. Appeared on her show many times over the years and she’s a fabulous character & superb broadcaster. Wish her and her family all the best.
Islamophobia is rampant in the Tories, as both Lee Anderson as the unsuspended Suella Braverman underline.
So why hasn’t there been an EHRC investigation? This really does tell you everything you need to know!
Palestinians are human beings who deserve to live in freedom and joy.
That is why hundreds of thousands of us have exercised our right to protest.
We will be here as long as it takes until there is an immediate ceasefire, an end to the occupation, and a just & lasting peace.
Met Office releases names of storms expected to batter UK Names of notable meteorologists among choices for names of storms expected to batter UK between
The Banking sector took a hit after a boost yesterday as banking complaints surged to a 10 year high.
Gold prices have risen slightly and Sterling has strengthened against the Dollar but has remained relatively stable against the Euro. Despite the uncertainty in the deadlock in the French Parliament.
Bitcoin is trading at a lower rate than yesterday and all the crypto’s have seen a drop since yesterday. Following news that BItcoin farmers are capitulating.
And the big news in the tech world is Graphcore snapped up the Japanese for less than the stock market value.
Banking complaints hit 10-year high amid surge in third-party claims
Official UK banking complaints surged and have hit their highest level in a decade, partly driven by claims management companies (CMCs) that the financial ombudsman is trying to clamp down on.
Another reason for the complaints has been the use of AI to drive customer banking management, which is often inaccurate and sales led. Whilst the lack of personal banking facilities has had a surge of complaints.
Stable UK eyed as haven vs heightened uncertainty elsewhere
Investors are looking at UK markets as a potential haven as political uncertainty rises in the U.S. and elsewhere in Europe, in what could mark a stunning turnaround for a country that appeared to have lost its traditional appeal to global capital.
But the move comes after staunch, long-running criticism from its founder Sir James Dyson of the UK economy policies, and the business moved its headquarters to Singapore in 2019.
Sterling jumps against the Dollar
Sterling jumps against the Dollar a the pound gets a much needed boost.
Sterling was 0.14% higher against the U.S. dollar at $1.2863 by 8:30 a.m. in London — the highest level for four months.
The pound was trading to a four-month high against the U.S. dollar after the announcement that the economy grew by 0.4% in May, covered in yesterday’s business briefing.
Labour revelling in Economic boost – thanks to Tories
Inflation in the U.K. have cooled from a 41-year high of 11.1% in October 2022, all the way down to the Bank of England’s 2% target in May this year. The performance has raised speculation for a coming interest rate cut from the Bank of England.
It will now be up to the new government to build momentum behind the latest economic growth figures.
New Finance Minister Rachel Reeves has been trying to boyster business and industry. On Wednesday she announced the launch of a £7.3 billion national wealth fund targeted at attracting private sector investment.
Graphcore sells on the cheap
The big news in the tech world is Graphcore sells on the cheap to the Japanese.
British artificial intelligence (AI) chip firm Graphcore – once considered a potential rival to market leader Nvidia – has been bought by a Japanese conglomerate.
Softbank has not disclosed how much it paid – but it is thought to be considerably less than the £2bn the UK company was valued at after a financing round in 2020.
Though the sale price has not been made public, it has been reported, external that it is $500m (£390m), which supports the rumours in the market that it was never really a rival for Nvidia.
The new United supremo in mood for glory is splattered across the back page of the Daily Mirror reports on Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s plans for Manchester United – after buying a 25% stake in the club. The British billionaire is looking to rattle Liverpool and Manchester City with the aim of knocking them ‘off their perch.’
Elsewhere, the latest results from the Premier League and Champions League make the back page.
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s “ultimate aim” for Man Utd outlined as new owner makes promise
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has unveiled his ultimate Manchester United aim after becoming the club’s co-owner – to get the Red Devils playing really good football.
The INEOS founder has seen his £1.3billion deal to take over 27.7 per cent of the club approved and has lofty ambitions to return United to the very top. Having already made clear his ambition to overtake Manchester City and Liverpool, Ratcliffe wants to do it in style.
The United fan described the past 11 years as a ‘complete misery’. United have not won a Premier League title since Sir Alex Ferguson departed from the club in 2013.
“The ultimate aim is just for Manchester United to play really good football,” said Ratcliffe speaking at INEOS headquarters in London. “The only thing we’re spending time and energy on is, how do we get Manchester United back to where it should be.”
Man Utd make Mason Greenwood U-turn as Sir Jim Ratcliffe outlines plan for outcast
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has told Mason Greenwood that he could still have a future at Manchester United after all.
Greenwood was suspended by the club in January 2022 after he was arrested on suspicion of raping and assaulting a woman. He was charged 10 months later with a number of offences, but all charges were dropped 12 months ago.
However, following an internal investigation into his behaviour by United, the England striker was sent on loan to Spanish club Getafe in September until the end of the season – with it deemed unlikely he would ever play for the club again.
While Greenwood has played regularly in Spain for the Madrid-based side, the suggestion has largely been that United would sell him this summer to the highest bigger.
Injury-hit Liverpool roar back from behind to claim win after Luton shock
Liverpool produced a stirring second-half comeback to see off Luton and restore their four-point cushion at the top of the Premier League table.
Manchester City had moved to within a point with their 1-0 win over Brentford on Tuesday night and alarm bells were ringing for Jurgen Klopp’s injury-hit side when they went in 1-0 down at the break. Luton took a shock lead after 12 minutes when Tahith Chong’s shot squirmed through Caoimhin Kelleher’s legs for Chiedozie Ogbene to head in at the back post.
Luis Diaz was on a one-man mission to find an equaliser, but it wouldn’t come for Liverpool until a second-half turnaround. Virgil van Dijk powered in a header from Alexis Mac Allister’s corner before Cody Gakpo converted another cross from the Argentina international minutes later to make it 2-1. Diaz then made up for his wayward first-half finishing by producing a lovely dummy and near-post effort to make the points safe.
Declan Rice makes honest Arsenal admission with Champions League hopes in the balance
Declan Rice admitted Arsenal have “a lot to learn” after Porto dealt them a sucker punch in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
Arsenal are 1-0 down on aggregate after Galeno scored a stunning late winner in the 94th minute on Wednesday. And after a frustrating encounter against savvy European veterans, Rice accepted lessons had to be taken on board.
“So frustrating,” he told club media following the defeat. “We worked really hard, prepared really well. Obviously it wasn’t meant to be in terms of the way we created the chances tonight. After the start of 2024 we had, there’s a lot to learn, a lot to take from tonight.
“I think that’s a real positive, obviously to concede late is a real kick in the teeth but positive is it’s half-time in two legs. We’ve got the home leg now, which we’re going to be fully up for with our fans, and have that goal to reach the quarter final.”
Very sad to hear that Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with Frontotemporal dementia, the same condition Bruce Willis suffers from. Appeared on her show many times over the years and she’s a fabulous character & superb broadcaster. Wish her and her family all the best.
Palestinians are human beings who deserve to live in freedom and joy.
That is why hundreds of thousands of us have exercised our right to protest.
We will be here as long as it takes until there is an immediate ceasefire, an end to the occupation, and a just & lasting peace.
Keir Starmer and his allies, clutching a can of petrol in one hand and a box of matches in the other, tutting loudly at the flames. Starmer has no effin clue
