Daily Mirror - We save lives for £14 an hour

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The  Daily Mirror reports junior doctors are being paid as little as £14 an hour to carry out vital operations. Citing the British Medical Association (BMA) union as its source, the paper claims a junior doctor with 10 years’ experience is paid about £28 an hour while one with a year’s experience gets just £14.09. 

There is also a look ahead to the new series of ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent, featuring new judge Bruno Tonioli, which starts this weekend.

The front page also pictures Prince William and his brother Harry as new TV show will explore why Prince William didn’t go to war but Harry did. 

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Donald Trump has appointed Stephen Miller as his new White House chief of staff. This decision signals a return to a more hardline approach toward immigration and other key policy areas, reflective of Miller’s prior influence in the administration.

In comparing headlines, The Washington Post states, “Stephen Miller’s promotion angers industries reeling from immigration enforcement,” while the BBC frames it as “With Stephen Miller pick, Trump readies for a battle.” The Post’s emphasis is on the immediate backlash from affected industries, highlighting the repercussions of Miller’s policies. In contrast, the BBC’s focus is on the potential for renewed conflict, suggesting a more strategic positioning by Trump rather than a direct reaction to public sentiment. This difference illustrates the varying focuses on the impacts of the appointment versus its broader implications for political conflict.

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