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The Sunday papers have a variety of stories dominating the front pages – from Boris Johnson’s political ambitions to the latest news on the strikes.
The Sunday papers have a variety of stories dominating the front pages – from Boris Johnson’s political ambitions to the latest news on the strikes.
The Sunday papers have a variety of stories dominating the front pages – from Boris Johnson’s political ambitions to the latest news on the strikes.
BBC News says THE CONSERVATIVES have lost two parliamentary by-elections, with the Liberal Democrats and Labour delivering blows to Boris Johnson.
Sky News says THE FAMILIES of four men murdered by Grindr killer Stephen Port after basic police failures say officers have blood on their hands and must “put things right”.
Euronews says UKRAINE has been granted official European Union candidate status, after being endorsed by the bloc’s 27 leaders during a summit in Brussels.
France24 says THE BODIES of British journalist Dom Phillips and Indigenous expert Bruno Pereira were handed over to their families Thursday.
Aljazeera says AID has started to arrive in a remote part of Afghanistan where an earthquake killed at least 1,000 people, as Taliban officials said the rescue operation was almost complete.
TRT World says US SENATORS advanced a bipartisan bill late Thursday addressing the epidemic of gun violence convulsing the country.
The Guardian says THE Republicans Matt Gaetz and Mo Brooks sought a blanket pardon of members of Congress involved in Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn his defeat.
Friday’s front pages lead with the continued strikes and travel chaos, with several papers leading with the news that British Airways staff voted to strike yesterday in a dispute over pay. No dates have been set yet but it’s likely to cause summer holiday chaos.
“Is there no end to this?” is how the Daily Express responds to the news that BA staff are set to strike this summer.
Whilst the Sun warns travellers face ruined holidays this summer after years of disruptions following the global pandemic.
The Daily Mirror puts the blame on the airline for treating its staff “appallingly,” while the Guardian says the BA check-in staff’s vote reflects growing unrest among millions of workers across different sectors who are struggling amid the cost of living crisis as prices continue to rise.
The Daily Telegraph says the BA strikes are likely to be in late July after schools break up and says ministers believe the next set of strikes will target school holidays.
But The Times quotes sources as saying rail companies and unions have “edged closer towards a deal.” The paper reports a feeling of goodwill rather than “brooding unease” on the picket line.
The Financial Times says pay settlements for the public sector staff are potentially on track to be as much as 5% this year, to avert widespread strikes by key workers.
Meanwhile, the Daily Telegraph reports the PM wants to relax the push towards greener fuel, over the cost of living crisis concerns.
Boris Johnson is also the lead for the Times, who says the PM has “reignited his row” with Prince Charles over the controversial and widely condemned Rwanda asylum plan. It is the first known meeting between the two since the Prince reportedly called the government plan ‘appalling’.
The i says the Queen is popular with the public, in part, because she is discreet and “meddling” by Charles “may yet dog him and the monarchy.” Whilst the Sun reports the Queen has been riding a horse again – nine months after being told to stop for health reasons.
The Guardian reports on the ruling by the US Supreme Court to extend gun rights, the Telegraph calls it a setback for the US president Joe Biden.
The Metro says AS INFLATION RISES and the cost of living crisis worsens, many are starting to feel the pressure of rising prices, particularly for those who drive.
The United States has so far this year faced some truly extreme climate-related catastrophes, including raging floods, devastating fires, thunderstorms and a seriously dangerous heatwave that has affected a third of the population.
England vs Hungary: Today’s match against Hungary is the final match of Nations League internationals for England after a summer of disappointing football from the three lions.
The controversial Rwanda plan is set to see the first group of migrants be flown to Rwanda under a new scheme from the British government.
Harry and Meghan share picture of Lilibet to mark birthday – the 1-year-old celebrated her day at the family’s UK home in Windsor.
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The Guardian says Ferry operator P&O has revealed it is paying £36.5m to cover compensation for the 800 seafarers it sacked without warning.
The Independent says Energy bills are set to jump by one third for millions of households this spring after the price of natural gas soared to a new record level on Wednesday.
UK house prices booming: UK house prices jumped 7.4% this year more than it did a year ago with monthly prices rising at the highest rate for over a decade.
The Metro says job vacancies in the UK have hit a record high as worker numbers soar to slightly above pre-pandemic levels.
They look like a PlayStation team.” It felt significant that Giorgio Chiellini’s assessment of the current Paris Saint-Germain squad, offered in an interview with L’Equipe this week, was intended as a compliment or at least something close to one.
As Manchester City travel to Paris for what is, on paper, their toughest Champions League group fixture, it would be easy to feel a little underwhelmed by opponents who are still struggling to adjust to the presence of their new No 30 shirt, also known as the greatest club footballer of all time.
GUARDIAN SPORT: Pain game as City take on PSG PSG and Messi struggling to adjust to one another as City
MIRROR SPORT: Cityzen pain ahead of their champions league clash with PSG. Sheikh Mansour is reportedly ready to do whatever it
Threat to summer hols: air rage – that’s the Daily Mirror’s headline today as it reports on the news of the BA strike this summer.
The Metro says MANCHESTER CITY will reportedly hand Cole Palmer more first-team opportunities if Raheem Sterling is sold to Chelsea.
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