(Monday 7 July) – Today’s headlines reflect on the 7 July 2005 terrorist attacks in London. The bombings claimed the lives of 52 people and injured more than 800.
Lots is happening in UK politics at the start of the week, with the prime minister potentially facing a new backbench rebellion, threats of NHS strikes and reports on the new left-wing party to be led by Jeremy Corbyn.
The start of the week covers Wimbledon as Cameron Norrie is the only British player left in the tournament.
7/7 Terror Attacks: 20 years on – New Covid variant spreading across UK
The UK headlines this Monday morning all lead with the 20th anniversary of the July 7 2005, terror attacks across London. The attacks killed 52 people and injured more than 700. The headlines ask whether Britain is really any safer now than 20 years ago, and some look at what life in the UK is like for British Muslims. Many publications speak to the survivors and the relatives of the victims.
The headlines roll out as the tributes roll in, with the prime minister and King Charles leading the tributes.
Elsewhere, a new COVID-19 variant is spreading across the UK, and there are fears of a new NHS doctors’ strike amid calls for a pay rise.
In international news, the UK media continues its coverage of the flash flooding in Texas, which has killed at least 81 people, including children. There’s ongoing coverage of the Trump-Musk spat as the world’s wealthiest man launches his own political party in the USA to take on the Democrats and