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The Sun – Phil: I’m completely broken Summary of the front page The Sun continues its coverage of the Phil and Holly row. The paper says he feels like he’s been “knifed” by ITV bosses and is “completely broken”. They add the star will receive six months wages to “soften the blow” of his departure from the popular daytime show. The Sun also writes that his former co-host Holly Willoughby is taking a two week break. The front page also notes City’s Premier League win, and suggests the team are now gunning for the treble. Today’s top stories Like this…

Pro-EU rally in Moldovan capital amid rising tensions with Russia More than 75,000 people poured onto the streets of Moldova’s capital to show their support for the country’s efforts to join the European Union. The pro-EU demonstration was organised by President Maia Sandu and comes amid rising tensions with Russia. President Sandu’s pro-Western government has accused Russia of fueling tensions by endorsing the pro-Russian opposition Sor party in Moldova. Moscow vehemently denies any interference in the country’s internal affairs. Speaking at the rally, President Sandu pledged that Moldova will be an EU member state by 2030, stating, “We don’t want…

Greek election: Mitsotakis celebrates big win but wants majority, second election hinted Kyriakos Mitsotakis has emerged victorious in the national elections, with a significant win for his party, which he described as a “political earthquake.” Mitsotakis, the conservative PM, saw his centre-right party, New Democracy, secure nearly 41% of the vote, just five seats short of a majority. Mitsotakis believes the outcome is the Greek people giving his government a mandate for a four-year government, led solely by New Democracy, without the need for coalition partners. With 146 seats won, just shy of the 151 required for a majority, Mitsotakis…

The Sunday Papers Sunday Papers – Phil quits This Morning & Braverman fine ‘coverup’ There are various stories dominating Sunday’s papers, from UK politics to the latest from showbiz. News that Philip Schofield has quit the popular daytime show This Morning, dominates Sunday’s tabloids. The Sunday Telegraph has an interview with the government’s migration tsar, Professor Brian Bell, who suggests reducing the number of foreign students allowed to stay in the UK after graduation, as their visas could provide a “backdoor route” for low-skilled workers. The Independent spoke to Tory sources who have warned of a potential backbench rebellion against Rishi Sunak unless…

The Observer – Top Tory donor faces probe over multimillion fraud claim Summary of the front page The Observer says a top Tory donor who has given more than £220,000 to the party is facing an investigation over allegations of “fraud and money laundering”. The paper reports that Karan Chanana is facing a probe in India surrounding claims that tens of millions of pounds of bank loans were sent to shell entities. The front page features an image of author Martin Amis – who died aged 73 after a battle with cancer. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a…

Sunday Mirror – They think it’s all sofa Summary of the front page The Sunday Mirror also leads with Phillip Schofield quitting This Morning. The headline adapts a famous line of commentary about the 1966 World Cup final to sum up Phillip Schofield’s resignation from This Morning with the headline “They think it’s all sofa… It is now!”. The front page also reports on Chris Eubank’s court battle over the death of his son, and Manchester City winning the Premier League. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image

Sunday People – We’ve had our Phil Summary of the front page The Sunday People reports that Phillip Schofield has resigned from This Morning after “crunch talks”. The paper writes that Phillip Schofield decided to resign after ITV bosses told him “it was time to go”. The paper quotes him saying he wanted to “protect the show” – explaining that the presenter quit after a rift with fellow host Holly Willoughby. The front page features an image of supermodel Naomi Campbell who attended the Cannes film festival. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous…

The Sunday Telegraph – Migration tsar backs student visa curbs Summary of the front page The Sunday Telegraph reports the government’s migration tsar has backed plans to crack down on foreign graduate visas. The paper has an interview with the government’s migration tsar, Professor Brian Bell, who suggests reducing the number of foreign students allowed to stay in the UK after graduation, as their visas could provide a “backdoor route” for low-skilled workers. The paper also reports highlights Conservative discontent over the government’s decision to weaken plans to repeal over 8,000 EU laws. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer plans to…

The Sunday Times – Braverman asked civil servants to help her avoid speeding fine Summary of the front page The Sunday Times leads with claims that the home secretary asked civil servants to help her avoid a speeding fine. The paper also reports on Conservative Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street, has told the paper that the prime minister must drop what he called his “dogmatic” opposition to building houses on the green belt. He says that the party must show young people that it can produce the homes that they need. Rishi Sunak says he is committed to…

The Harry and Meghan car chase shows why King Charles needs an ‘exit strategy’ for unhappy royals The i says Whatever Plan A was for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s return from a Manhattan gala to a friend’s home on Tuesday night, it is fairly certain not to have included a pit-stop at the 19th precinct building of the New York Police Department. Dubbed the Big Apple’s most beautiful police station, the Victorian palazzo and its officers hosted Prince Harry and Meghan for 15 minutes while they sheltered from pursuing paparazzi. Debate continued to rage on Thursday about whether…

Photo agency denies Prince Harry, Meghan Markle were in ‘danger’ in car chase The Metro says A photo agency denied Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s claim that the couple were in a “near-catastrophic car chase” with its paparazzi Tuesday night in New York City. “According to the photographers present, there were no near-collisions or near-crashes during this incident,” Backgrid USA tells Page Six in a statement Wednesday. “The photographers have reported feeling that the couple was not in immediate danger at any point.” The company also shot down the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s claim that they were followed by…

Did Harry and Meghan exaggerate their ‘catastrophic’ chase? It’s complicated The Guardian says They nearly died! They made the whole thing up! The royal family was trying to Diana them! They’re incorrigible attention-seekers who exaggerated to try and get British taxpayers to pay for their security costs! Public reaction to news that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the duchess’s mother had been in a “near catastrophic” car chase with paparazzi in New York on Tuesday evening has been divided, to say the least. Some people seem to think that the severity of the incident has been inflated in…

The Guardian – Fresh sanctions against Russia as PM seeks to rally support for Kyiv Summary of the front page The Guardian says a raft of new UK sanctions on Russia have been unveiled as the prime minister arrived in Japan for a G7 summit. They include a ban on imports of Russian diamonds, copper, nickel and aluminium. The front page also reports on the BT job losses and features a picture of the PM and his wife travelling to the G7 summit. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image

Metro – £10 billion dirty trick Summary of the front page The Metro leads on water companies reportedly telling customers to shoulder the cost of solving the problem of sewage dumping in rivers, a move the paper brands a “£10bn dirty trick”. Companies say that “modest increments” to water bills for “decades ahead” are the only way to halve the 824 spills a day by 2030, the newspaper reports. Anglian Water customers will have around £90 added to their annual bill. The front page reports on Ant and Dec quitting the Saturday Night Takeaway. Today’s top stories Like this article?…

Daily Mirror – Mummy, am I dying? Summary of the front page The Mirror has an interview with the mother of a boy attacked by a dog they bought online. The paper calls the exclusive a “horror” dog attack. Six-year-old Vick Zidko was “lucky to escape with his life” when the family Staffordshire bull terrier “ripped his scalp off”, the newspaper reports. It warns of a “dangerous dogs epidemic”, asking the government to “finally act” and clamp down on dangerous dog attacks. The front page also reports on Ant and Dec stepping down from Saturday Night Takeaway show. Today’s top…

Daily Express – Confident Rishi: I’ll be PM for years Summary of the front page The Daily Express says the prime minister is confident he’ll buck the predictions of many commentators and win the next general election. The front page reports on the prime minister’s G7 visit, reporting that “confident” Rishi Sunak says he will be “PM for years”. Speaking in Hiroshima, Mr Sunak reportedly said he backed his party to win the next general election, and secure a Conservative majority. The newspaper also reports on the late Queen’s funeral costs, which totalled £162m. Today’s top stories Like this article?…

Italy floods: At least 13 dead as devastating floods force 13,000 from their homes  At least 13 people have died and thousands of people have been displaced after more than 20 rivers in Italy overflowed. Italy experienced six months’ worth of rainfall within just 36 hours, causing widespread flooding and triggering over 280 landslides. The situation has been described by the mayor of Ravenna as the worst disaster in a century. The floods and landslides have affected numerous areas, stretching from Bologna to the northeast coast, approximately 115 kilometres (70 miles) away.  There have been calls for an urgent national…

Outrage in Australia after police taser 95-year-old woman with Dementia  A 95-year-old woman with dementia has been hospitalised with life-threatening injuries after being tasered by police in Australia, leading to widespread outrage. Authorities were called to the care home, Yallambee Lodge in Cooma, Australia, following reports Clare Nowland was carrying a knife. Advocates argue that the response from the police was excessive and disproportionate, sparking widespread criticism.  According to Assistant Police Commissioner Peter Cotter, Clare Nowland was discovered with a steak night during the early morning hours, and despite attempts by officers and care home staff to de-escalate the situation,…

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Friday’s front pages report on BT’s announcement that it will cut up to 55,000 staff by the end of the decade, with a fifth of those jobs being replaced by AI. The PM’s trip to Japan to meet with fellow G7 leaders also makes the front pages. AI job takeover The Mail wonders whether BT’s recent announcement of cutting up to 55,000 jobs by the end of the decade marks “the beginning of a significant upheaval in AI-driven job losses.” The paper says the move is a glimpse into a chilling future where the…

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Metro – Harry and Meghan paparazzi chase Summary of the front page The Metro leads on Harry and Meghan’s recent claims to have been involved in a “near catastrophic” car chase with the paparazzi in New York City. The couple’s spokesperson said the paps followed the couple for nearly two hours. Most of the front page is dedicated to the news, but a little space is left for Eddie Izzard. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image

The Guardian – PM accused of being out of touch over cost of living Summary of the front page The Guardian says the prime minister has been accused of being “out of touch with ordinary families” after claiming the economy was improving. The front page also reports on Harry and Meghan’s NYC car chase. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image

Daily Mirror – Hospital horror Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror leads on the news that 19 people are being investigated by police after hundreds died while on opioid drugs at Gosport War Memorial Hospital in Hampshire. The front page also carries an exclusive interview with the son of Lee Rigby, a British soldier who was attacked and killed by terrorists in 2013. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image

Daily Express – Rishi raises hope of tax cuts before elections Summary of the front page The Daily Express says the prime minister has hinted that tax cuts could be on the way before the next general election. The paper says Rishi Sunak has dismissed “doom-mongers” who claim the UK’s economic recovery has stalled. The front pages also reports on Harry and Meghan’s NYC car chase. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image

Rishi Sunak talking to EU over threat to UK electric cars Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is talking to the EU regarding a Brexit rule change that would impact the UK’s electric car ambitions. Carmakers in the UK and EU have requested a postponement of the rule change, as they the current deadline poses a threat to the UK industry. Carmaking giant Stellantis has expressed concern about the future of its UK factories. The company had previously committed to manufacturing electric vans in the UK but now faces potential tariffs of 10% on exports to the EU due to rules on…