The Independent – Top Tories turn on Sunak over cost of living crisis
The Independent leads with Chancellor Rishi Sunak saying he can’t prevent record inflation from hitting Britain as Tories turn on him.
Rishi Sunak has said there is nothing the government can do to stop rising inflation impacting Britain’s families, as he resists clamour from Conservatives – including former chancellor Kenneth Clarke – for urgent help for those struggling with price hikes.
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Mystery surrounds octopus boom in Cornwall as fisherman catches 150 in one day
The Independent says Fishermen, divers and snorkelers off Cornwall’s south coast have reported seeing a spike in the number of octopus, prompting conservationists to say it could be evidence of a rare population boom.
Extreme hoarder who left immobile sister to die on bedroom floor jailed
The Independent says THE brother of an immobile and vulnerable woman who died in “horrific and filthy conditions” has been jailed for three years for gross negligence manslaughter.
Clarence Thomas wrongly suggests ‘aborted children’ cells are used in Covid vaccines
The Independent says US Supreme Court justice Clarence Thomas has suggested that Covid vaccines were developed using cells from “aborted children.”
Kim Kardashian’s Skims accused of ‘greenwashing’ packaging
The Independent says KIM KARDASHIAN’S SKIMS has been accused of “greenwashing” over its packaging claims.
Teenager, 14, who murdered Logan Mwangi, 5, named as Craig Mulligan
The Independent says A 14-YEAR-OLD involved in the murder of five-year-old Logan Mwangi was named for the first time on Thursday as he was detained for life.
The Independent – Johnson commits tens of billions to boost defence
Johnson commits tens of billions to boost defence – that’s the headline on the front page of the Independent.