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Supermarkets have hit back at the prime minister’s plan to cap prices on essential groceries, claiming they could damage efforts to cut inflation, reports the i newspaper. News of a possible cap was first reported by the Telegraph on Sunday and is said to be Downing Street’s latest policy to tackle rising costs. The paper reports the British Retail Consortium director says the price cap “will not make a jot of difference”. The i – Supermarket bosses hit back at PM’s plan to cap food prices Summary of the front page Supermarkets have hit back at the prime minister’s plan…

Daily Star – Dr Ranj blasts bully culture Summary of the front page The Daily Star reports on comments from This Morning’s former TV doctor, Ranj Singh, who has claimed there is a “toxic” culture behind the scenes of the ITV show. His comments come after former presenter Phillip Schofield admitted having an affair with a younger ITV colleague. The front page lead on Everton’s fight to stay in the Premier League after a tough season. The front page also reports on the heatwave. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image

Daily Mirror – Holly: I’ll be staying Summary of the front page The Mirror reports that Holly Willoughby will be staying on as a presenter with This Morning, despite fears from ITV that the show’s brand has been tarnished by the Phillip Schofield fallout. “Heaven and Hell” is the front page take on the final day of the Premier League – as Everton battled to remain in the top flight of English football and Leeds and Leicester joined Southampton in being relegated. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image

The Sun – We’ve ad it with This Morning Summary of the front page The Sun reports that ITV has lost millions of pounds in advertising since Phillip Schofield’s affair scandal and that the crisis has left staff fearing for their jobs. The ITV show’s main sponsor, car dealer Arnold Clark announced they would not be renewing their sponsorship deal. Citing a source, the paper says the show’s staff fear losing their jobs if the show is axed. The front page report on Everton surviving the Premier League drop with a 1-0 win over Bournemouth. Meanwhile, Leeds and Leicester have…

Ex-This Morning doctor Ranj Singh says culture on show became ‘toxic’ The Guardian says A TV doctor who previously worked on ITV’s This Morning has said the culture on the show became “toxic” and that he was “managed out” after he tried to raise his concerns. Dr Ranj Singh, who made regular appearances offering medical advice, said that, over 10 years on the show, he grew “increasingly worried about how things were behind-the-scenes and how people, including myself, were being treated”. It comes after Phillip Schofield resigned from ITV and was dropped by his talent agency after admitting lying about…

Tourist boat sinks on Lake Maggiore, with 3 dead and one missing – reports A tragic incident on Lake Maggiore in northern Italy has claimed the lives of at least three people after strong winds overtuned and sank a boat. The boat capsized on Sunday evening between the towns of Sesto Calende and Arona, as stated by Italian media. One person remains missing. The fire service of Italy confirmed that five of the 19 who were rescued have been transported to the hospital. Though unverified, Italian media outlets suggest that the passengers on the boat were British, Italian and Israeli…

Kyiv under drone attack barrage for second night Ukraine has come under a fresh wave of drone and missile attacks, primarily targeting the capital of Kyiv. Local authorities confirmed that Ukrainian forces successfully intercepted and destroyed over 40 “aerial targets” above the capital.  Fortunately, there were no casualties in Kyiv, but the falling debris from the drones caused damage to buildings and sparked fires. There were also reports of explosions in the Lviv, Odesa, Vinnytsya and Khmelnytskyy regions. The latest attack marks the 15th air assault by Russia on Kyiv this month, with the second consecutive intense overnight attack. In…

The Sunday Telegraph – Sunak asks stores to cap basic food prices Summary of the front page The Sunday Telegraph’s main story is on reports Downing Street is drawing up plans for retailers to introduce price caps on basic food items to help tackle the rising cost of living. The paper reports that aides have started work with supermarkets akin to an agreement in France in which the country’s major retailers charge the “lowest possible amount” for some essential food products, like bread and milk. The front page features an image of Ms Willoughby who said her co-presenter Philip Schofield’s…

The Sunday Times – Starmer to ban new drilling in the North Sea Summary of the front page Sir Keir Starmer will announce plans to block all new North Sea oil and gas developments and borrow only for green investment as part of a transformation of Britain into a “clean energy superpower”, the Sunday Times reports. The Labour leader is expected to set out his net zero energy policy when he begins his latest “national mission” in Scotland next month, the paper says. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image

The Observer – Ministers in bitter fight to halt release of Covid secrets Summary of the front page The Observer leads with reports that ministers are considering whether to take legal action against the Covid inquiry in order to keep secret a slew of sensitive messages from senior figures – including Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak. With just 48 hours remaining of the deadline to hand over unredacted messages and notes between Mr Johnson and his ministers, the paper says it understands the government is standing firm in its refusal to divulge the material. The front page also features a…

The Daily Star – Holly: I’m so hurt Phil lied to me Summary of the front page The Sunday edition of the Daily Star focuses on Holly Willoughby, who said on Saturday that she was hurt by Mr Schofield’s lies over his affair with the younger employee. In a statement, Ms Willoughby said she had asked Mr Schofield whether reports of the affair were true when they first surfaced. “It’s been very hurtful to now find out that this was a lie,” she added. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image

The Sun on Sunday – Holly: Phil lied to me Summary of the front page The Sun on Sunday turned its focus to the reaction from Philip Schofield’s former co-presenter, Holly Willoughby. The Sun reports Ms Willoughby and two other This Morning stars are considering quitting the ITV show in the wake of the revelation. The show itself may even face the chop, according to the paper. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image

The man, who was allegedly involved in destroying a church with more than 2,000 people sheltering in it, has been on the run for two decades.

The Guardian – Braverman plan to deport 3000 asylum seekers each month Summary of the front page The Guardian reports that more than 3,000 asylum seekers could be detained and deported from the UK every month to enforce Home Secretary Suella Braverman’s asylum bill, according to leaked documents. The leaked documents show the government’s plans could start from January under the provisions of the Illegal Migration Bill, which is currently making its way through Parliament. The paper calls the document the “first detailed glimpse of the scale of the task facing Whitehall if it is to implement” the bill. The…

Metro – Unis told: Get out of migration business Summary of the front page Home Office minister Robert Jenrick attacking universities and accusing them of being in the ‘immigration business’ the same day data showed the highest ever net rise in people moving to the UK, tops the Metro. The paper reports that almost 40% of non-EU nationals who arrived in the UK last year were students. Speaking in the House of Commons on Thursday, Mr Jenrick said it “isn’t right that universities in some cases are in the immigration business rather than the teaching and education one”. The front…

Daily Star – Invasion of the monster jellyfish Summary of the front page Swarms of giant jellyfish are heading to UK seas due to warming waters, according to the Daily Star. The paper says “swarms of giant jellyfish are heading our way” because of rising ocean temperatures, adding that the news comes “just in time to ruin the half-term hols”. The front page reports on Manchester United securing their spot in Champions League football next season. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image

Daily Express – Rishi: I get it! You want migration down Summary of the front page The Daily Express leads with an exclusive from Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who has told the paper “we must and will cut the number of people moving to the UK”. The front page reports on a man being arrested after intentionally crashing his car outside the gates of No 10. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image

Daily Mirror – No control, no compassion Summary of the front page Ministers stand accused of losing control over immigration to the UK after figures hit a record high last year, says the Daily Mirror. The paper describes the situation as “immigration chaos” and says that MPs have accused the government of creating a “climate of intolerance amid utter incompetence”. The paper continues its tribute to Tina Turner. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image

Exact date UK is set to swelter through hottest day of the year so far The Independent says The UK could see the hottest day of the year so far this bank holiday weekend, with temperatures expected to reach as high as 24C by Sunday. The Met Office has indicated a predominantly dry and sunny outlook for the UK in its latest forecast, with warm temperatures expected across the country for the bank holiday weekend, which also coincides with the beginning of half-term school holidays. This comes after widespread dry weather with ample sunshine on Thursday, contributing to some of…

Two teenage boys hand themselves in to police over Sydney fire Two 13-year-old boys have turned themselves into police after a devastating fire engulfed a seven-storey heritage building in central Sydney. More than 100 firefighters tackled the fire, which was started on Tuesday afternoon, and law enforcement believes other teenagers were involved. Fifteen people were sleeping rough in the building at the time of the fire and 13 of them have been accounted for. The fire has displaced around 70 residents from surrounding buildings, with an exclusion zone expected to stay in place for seven days. The teenagers who handed…

Man arrested after deadly shooting and stabbing attack in Japan A man, identified as Masanori Aoki,  has been arrested after a deadly shooting and stabbing attack in Nagano prefecture, Japan, which has left four people dead.  The attacker stabbed a woman and shot two policemen with a hunting rifle. Another death was later confirmed, while the circumstances of the fourth death remain unclear. The incident unfolded after a call was received about a man chasing and stabbing a woman, with eyewitnesses reporting the suspect used a 30cm-long bade for the initial attack. Gun violence is extremely uncommon in Japan and…

Man arrested for opening plane door during South Korea flight A man in his 30s has been arrested for opening the emergency door of an Asianan Airlines flight during its landing at Daegu International Airport in South Korea. All 194 passengers on board survived, despite the door remaining open upon landing. Around six passengers experienced breathing difficulties and were taken to the hospital for treatment, according to local media. The exact sequence of events leading up to the door being opened is still unclear, but reports suggest it happened around 12:45 local time, towards the end of the flight. A…

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Several of Friday’s front pages lead on the new figures showing that net migration to the UK stood at 606,000 and hit a record high in 2022. Migration figures “No control, no compassion,” that’s the Daily Mirror’s take on the government’s approach to immigration. The paper quotes one opposition MP who says ministers have created a “climate of intolerance amid utter incompetence.” The i says the new figures mean Britain is set to overtake France to become Europe’s second-most populace country for the first time. The paper quotes an economist saying issues like housing…

The Guardian – Clamour for PM to scrap Johnson’s honours list Summary of the front page The Guardian says the prime minister is facing calls to delay or cancel Boris Johnson’s resignation honours list after the former PM was referred to police over fresh allegations of lockdown-breaking events during the pandemic. The paper says the list is “nearing approval and could be published within weeks” but that Labour, the Liberal Democrats, and even some Conservatives think the prime minister should step in and stop the honours from going ahead. Catch up on all the front pages here Today’s top stories…

Metro – Prem stars stalked by ‘devil baby’ Summary of the front page A model is facing jail after a phone stalking campaign against three Chelsea players, Metro says. The online influencer has pleaded guilty to waging a “terrifying stalking campaign” against England footballer Mason Mount. The paper says that model Orla Sloan, 22, changed her phone number 21 times so she could keep calling Mount after he asked her to stop texting him and blocked her number. Sloan also pleaded guilty to stalking Billy Gilmour and harassing Ben Chilwell, both teammates of Mounts at Chelsea. Catch up on all…