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MPs ‘to question ITV’ over Phillip Schofield’s affair with younger colleague The Guardian says MPs are reportedly planning on questioning ITV executives over This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield’s affair with a younger male colleague. It came as the Prince’s Trust said it had dropped Schofield as an ambassador. “In light of Phillip’s recent admissions, we have agreed with him that it is no longer appropriate to work together,” a spokesperson for the charity said on Tuesday. The Telegraph said that members of the House of Commons culture, media and sport select committee will use next week’s televised session to question…

Phillip Schofield feeds young lover whiskey during resurfaced This Morning clip: ‘Let’s get the elf smashed’ The Metro says Phillip Schofield gulped whiskey with the young lover he admitted to having an affair with on a resurfaced This Morning segment. The former Dancing On Ice presenter, 61, quit ITV with ‘immediate effect’ after confessing to having an ‘unwise’ but ‘not illegal’ relationship with the man, who worked as a runner on the daytime show. In a 2016 clip from the show, which Schofield formerly presented alongside Holly Willoughby, 42, the runner dressed up as an elf for a Christmas segment…

North Korea says spy satellite launch crashed into sea North Korea has said that its planned satellite launch failed resulting in the satellite crashing into the sea. The launch, which Pyongyang had scheduled before 11 June, was intended to enable the monitoring of US military activities. Despite the setback, North Korea has said it will attempt another launch as soon as possible.  The initial launch had triggered a false alarm in South Korea’s capital Seoul, causing confusion and chaos among its residents. Air raids blared as well as messages to prepare for evacuation. But after 20 minutes, authorities clarified the…

India official fined £519 for draining dam to find phone An Indian government official who gained widespread attention for draining a dam so that he could retrieve his phone has been fined by the authorities. The government has ordered Rajesh Vishwas to pay 53,092 rupees (£519) for illegally pumping out millions of litres of water without seeking proper authorisation.  Vishwas had accidentally dropped his Samsung phone into the Kherkatta Dam in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh. Believing the device contained sensitive government data, he claimed it needed to be retrieved. However, he has faced accusations of misusing his position…

The i – Households urged to recycle less to cut waste Summary of the front page The i says the government is launching a new crackdown on waste, with the aim to reduce the quantity of non-recyclable items contaminating recycling. The paper says too many non-recyclable items – including plastic bags, toothpaste tubes, and crisp packets – are being placed in recycling bins, contaminating the recycling process, and that new advice will say they should be binned instead. The front page also delivers its review of the finale of Succession. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK…

Metro – The gloves are off Summary of the front page The Metro covers comments made by TV presenter Eamonn Holmes in the wake of the controversy surrounding This Morning star Phillip Schofield. It comes after Phillip Schofield, who resigned last week after admitting to having an affair with a younger colleague, put out a statement denying claims that the culture on the show had become “toxic”. The paper says pressure on ITV bosses was already building and that Holmes’s intervention will only deepen the crisis. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image…

Financial Times – Labour plans land valuation reform to ease housing crisis Summary of the front page Labour is planning reforms to the UK’s land valuation system in a bid to ease the country’s housing crisis, reports the Financial Times. The proposals are part of Labour’s plans to ease the housing crisis and go “far beyond recent government moves to allow ministers to make landowners sell holdings more cheaply in limited cases”. It adds that housebuilding is “set to be a big theme in the next election”. The front page also reports China is experiencing unusually hot weather, sweltering in…

Daily Star – A pint of foam please barman Summary of the front page The Daily Star reports that having a pint topped up to reduce the head is the wrong way to drink beer. The paper quotes a beer historian, who claims that a foamy pint is better for your stomach. The front page also reports on the ongoing Phillip Schofield scandal and the heatwave heading to the UK this June. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image

Daily Mirror – I lost my little boy … this must stop Summary of the front page A mother whose 10-year-old son was mauled to death by an XL Bully dog has called for a change in the law, the Daily Mirror reports. The grieving mother has joined the paper’s campaign to have laws about dangerous dogs overhauled. Emma Whitfield’s 10-year-old son, Jack Lis, was mauled to death by an XL Bully, a new and larger version of the American bulldog. She tells the paper that “this has to stop” and that the “government needs to act now”. The front…

Daily Express – ‘Stop banks ripping off loyal savers’ Summary of the front page The Daily Express reports that high street banks are facing demands to increase interest rates for savers – with some as low as 0.1 per cent. The high street banks are being accused of “ripping off” loyal customers by offering “unjustifiably low” returns on savings despite recent rises in interest rates, according to the Daily Express. The paper quotes former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb calling for “effective and enforced action” by regulators. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous…

Italy: Agents die when boat capsizes on Lake Maggiore The victims of the tragic boating accident on Lake Maggiore in northern Italy have been confirmed by local officials. Among the four individuals who died were two Italian intelligence agents, Claudio Alonzi, 62 and Tiziana Barnobi, 53, and a retired member of the Israeli security forces, Shimoni Erez, 50. The fourth victim was Anya Bozhkova, 50, the Russian wife of the boat’s captain. The accident occurred when the boat, carrying over 20 tourists and crew members, encountered strong winds during a birthday celebration. Reports suggest that a storm developed over the…

Thousands evacuate as Nova Scotia fights wildfires Nova Scotia is battling devastating wildfires which have resulted in the destruction of homes and the evacuation of thousands of people across the Canadian province. As of Monday, approximately 16,400 individuals have been forced to evacuate their homes near Halifax, the largest city in Nova Scotia. The region has had over 100 more wildfires compared to the previous year, fuelled by unusually dry conditions. British Colombia has also been issued an evacuation order as fires continue to rage in the western part of the country. There are currently six active wildfires in Nova…

Ukraine war: Russian air strikes target Kyiv for third night running Explosions shook the Ukrainian capital once again as Russia targeted Kyiv for the third consecutive night, resulting in several buildings catching fire.  Officials stated the fires were caused by debris falling from the explosions, as Ukraine’s air defences successfully intercepted over 20 drones. At least one person has been killed. In response to another night of drone attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine has responded with attacks on Moscow. There was only minor damage to a few buildings in the Russian capital, and there have been no reports of serious injuries,…

Lula welcomes back banned Venezuelan leader Maduro President Nicolás Maduro has made his first visit to Brazil since he was banned by the former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro in 2019. Venezuela’s Maduro was welcomed by Brazil’s new leftist president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, ahead of a summit involving leaders from across Latin America in Brasilia. Brazil’s Lula highlighted the significance of Maduro’s visit, stating it marked the beginning of the Venezuelan president’s return. He went on to say the visit marked the start of a “new era” in the bilateral relations between the two countries. Lula emphasised the need…

The Guardian – Met Police to stop going to mental health callouts Summary of the front page Met Police officers will stop going to mental health callouts unless there is a fear of a threat to life, The Guardian reports. In a letter seen by the paper, Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley says he will order his officers not to attend thousands of calls they get every year to deal with such incidents. The move has sparked concern amongst mental health experts who say there will be no agency available to fill the void and many have cast doubt on…

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…