Today’s news summary – Paper Talk
Wednesday’s front pages lead on a few stories including the second day of delays and cancellations in the UK following an air traffic control glitch.
Many of the papers feature photos of Ulez protesters, as the London scheme was extended yesterday.
Air traffic glitch
The Daily Mail reports on no compensation being offered to “air chaos victims” as travellers enter their second day of cancellations and delays following the glitch.
The Daily Mirror reports people are “out of pocket” following the glitch as many are paying for new flights and hotels and could be denied compensation.
Similarly, the i newspaper says it has spoken to customers of airlines including Jet2, EasyJet and Ryanair who feel “abandoned” and have been told they could be stranded until next week.
The Times reports passengers affected by the glitch have been left to sleep on the floor of airports. The paper says around 250,000 people have had their flights from or to Britain cancelled over the past 48 hours.
The Metro says the air travel mess could cost Britain up to £80m, citing warnings from experts.
The Sun questions why the salary of Martin Rolfe – CEO of the National Air Traffic Services (Nats), where the fault took place – has risen. The paper claims Rolfe is being paid £1.3m.
Ulez protests
Many of the papers make space for protests over the Ulez expansion – which took place yesterday.
The Daily Telegraph leads with the “revolt” over Ulez. The paper has quotes from Transport Secretary Mark Harper who has called for there to be a “grace period” before drivers in London are issued fines.
Financial Times leads on a report about Wall Street bank Goldman Sachs using a fund “set up with Chinese state money” to buy a number of UK and US companies – including one that the paper says provides services to the British government.
The Guardian leads on a story about a group of MPs calling for the government to “take China’s human rights abuses seriously.” It comes as James Cleverly is due to land in the country in what will be the UK’s first official visit to China in five years.
