Today’s news summary – Paper Talk
Many of Monday’s front pages lead with the reaction to the government’s plans to put a price cap on some basic food items. The possible cap was first reported by the Telegraph and is said to be Downing Street’s latest plan to tackle the rising cost of living crisis.
Many of the tabloids continue their coverage of the ongoing ITV This Morning scandal as Philip Schofield’s affair continues to top the news. Most of the front pages leave space to report on the last day of the Premier League – as Everton survives, but Leeds and Leicester join Southampton in the relegation out of the PL.
Basic food supermarket price cap
The i newspaper reports on the backlash from supermarket bosses who have warned a food price cap could actually damage efforts to cut inflation. The British Retail Consortium director says the price cap “will not make a jot of difference”, the paper reports.
The Telegraph says the PM is facing backlash from some Cabinet ministers, with warnings it will result in food shortages.
The backlash to the proposed price cap is also the lead for the Daily Express – which says the cap won’t reduce food bills.
Met police shake-up
The Guardian leads with news the Met Police will no longer attend emergency calls related to mental health incidents. In a letter seen by the paper, Met boss Sir Mark Rowley says he will order his officers not to attend.
The Times reports police from the National Crime Agency will help countries in north Africa to identify and break up people-smuggling gangs in an attempt to stop migrants attempting to leave the continent for Europe this summer.
The Financial Times leads with the deal being reached between Republicans and Democrats over the debt ceiling. The paper says leading Republicans in Washington were trying to contain a revolt from within the party over a deal which was made to prevent a default on US debt.
Philip Schofield scandal
The Sun reports ITV has lost millions of pounds in advertising revenue since news of his affair broke. The Mail carries comments made by TV doctor Ranj Singh who accused the show of having a “toxic” culture of bullying and discrimination. The Daily Star says “Dr Ranj blasts bully culture at ITV,” whilst the Mirror focuses on Phil’s former co-host Holly Willoughby who has pledged to stick with the show amid calls for ITV to axe it. The paper reports a source as saying: “Holly hopes to ride out the scandal.”
