Today’s news summary – Paper Talk
Several of Thursday’s front pages report on the rate of inflation after figures revealed it stuck above 10% in March. There are a couple of UK political stories and news about the upcoming coronation.
The Mirror describes the impact of the increasing cost of living on struggling families as a “living nightmare”. The i reports on concerns at The Treasury about the failure to drive down inflation more quickly, with fears that domestically-generated inflation is higher than anticipated and global pressures, such as gas prices, are beginning to ease.
The Daily Telegraph reports on Russian spy ships believed to be targeting Britain’s critical infrastructure, including internet cables, offshore wind farms, and connectors carrying electricity and gas pipelines.
The Guardian reports that senior officials at the Ministry of Justice may quit if an inquiry clears Dominic Raab of bullying, with demoralisation among staff if no action is taken against him.
The Times reports that the government will amend its Illegal Migration Bill to allow ministers to ignore interim injunctions from European judges and UK courts that attempt to stop migrant deportations.
The Sun reports on a campaign for Manchester City and Manchester United to change their club badges due to claims that the ships depicted on the crests refer to the slave trade, although fans and historians argue that the vessel is a proud symbol of the city’s global free trade links.