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The Metro – Get them out Summary of the front page The last waltz – the Metro’s lead image features former Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman who has died aged 78. Goodman had been diagnosed with bone cancer. “Get them out” headlines the Metro as it reports on British troops reaching Sudan to check if an evacuation of 4,000 UK nationals from the east African nation is possible. The paper carries a quote from international development minister Andrew Mitchell, who describes the situation as a “total and absolute nightmare of a crisis”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave…

The Guardian – CBI admits future in doubt after failing to ‘filter out toxic people’ Summary of the front page The uncertain future of the CBI following a series of shocking revelations is The Guardian’s front page lead. The business group admitted it failed to “filter out culturally toxic people” from its ranks. The organisation’s president Brian McBride said in a letter to its members it had “made mistakes” and “badly let down” its staff. The CBI was responding to an independent law firm report on misconduct allegations including rape. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National…

Daily Express – A pledge from our PM to hearten Britain’s women Summary of the front page The Daily Express splashes on a story about Rishi Sunak pledging his unwavering commitment to preserving women’s rights across Britain. Mr Sunak writes in the paper: “I know what a woman is – and I will protect women’s rights and women’s spaces.” He adds biological sex really matters when it comes to women’s spaces, women’s prisons, changing rooms, sports and health. The paper notes it is his strongest intervention on the issue so far. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment…

Daily Mirror – 71 NHS doctors trapped Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror writes Downing Street has been urged to rescue 4,000 Britons including 71 NHS doctors trapped in Sudan. The paper reports many had travelled with family members and children to celebrate Eid with relatives. The staff, a mixture of UK citizens and visa holders, had formed a WhatsApp group to stay in touch as the conflict escalated. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The Sun – SEVEN: No Len you were a perfect 10 Summary of the front page The Sun pays tribute to ‘Strictly’ judge Len Goodman, who died at the age of 78. The front page leaves a small amount of space to report the UK ambassador to Sudan was on holiday when the violence broke out. On the Sudan story, in its leader column, the paper says there are “deeply uncomfortable reminders” of that process, and warns “the clock is ticking”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

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UK to begin evacuating British nationals from Sudan The Guardian says British military flights are preparing to evacuate UK nationals from Sudan after a 72-hour ceasefire was agreed. The foreign secretary, James Cleverly, announced that an evacuation would begin on Tuesday after ministers came under pressure to help at least 2,000 citizens flee fierce fighting. Flights leaving an airfield outside the capital, Khartoum, will open to British passport-holders, with certain groups being prioritised. The Foreign Office told citizens not to travel there unless they are contacted, as it warned the situation remained “volatile” and that the ability to carry out…

British doctor shot in leg as he rescued mother and daughter in Sudan The Independent says A British doctor trapped in Sudan has been shot in the leg as he “risked his life” to rescue his elderly mother, his daughter has revealed. The doctor, who retired recently after working in the NHS for over 30 years, was visiting his family in Khartoum for Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr when fierce clashes between the country’s two top generals erupted in the city on 15 April. His daughter and mother, who requires constant care, had been without water and electricity for five days…

Brit troops ‘fly into Sudan’ while UK ‘works out evacuation plan’ The Metro says British troops have been flown into Sudan to help evacuate those who are stranded in the crisis-hit country. Soldiers have been sent on a reconnaissance mission to eastern Sudan, it has been reported. Yesterday the SAS conducted a dramatic rescue mission to get British diplomats and their families out of Sudan. However, thousands of UK citizens are believed to remain in danger as the civil war spreads across the country.

Former BBC studio is now a luxury apartment on sale for £2.5million A former warehouse owned by the BBC has been converted into a luxury apartment block, with a flat now on sale for £2.5 million. Woodstock Studios in Hammersmith, London, was built in the 1880s and has featured in many shows over the years, including Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. The 3,000 sq ft apartment is spread across three floors and includes two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, a study, two large reception rooms, a kitchen and a terrace. The principal bedroom also has a dedicated dressing room and bathroom.  The…

Star Sport – RoMANCS of the Cup The back page of the Star reports on Manchester United’s win over Brighton on penalties, booking their spot in the FA cup finals where they’ll face Manchester City – who are chasing the treble. The back page also reports on Tottenham’s 6-1 loss against Read the back pages here

Metro – Escape from Khartoum Summary of the front page The Metro leads on the evacuation of UK diplomats and their dependents from Sudan, saying the SAS led the way. The paper calls it a daring night-time dash with special forces to a secret airfield. The paper says hundreds of Brits “fear they are trapped” and that Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said help is “severely limited”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The Guardian – Armed forces evacuate UK embassy staff from Sudan Summary of the front page The Guardian leads with the armed forces evacuating British diplomats and their families from war-torn Sudan. The PM described the mission as “complex and rapid.” But there is dismay amongst British nations still trapped in Sudan as they feel the government has abandoned them. The lead image features Ethiopian-born Dutch athlete Sifan Hassan who won the women’s elite race at the London Marathon and came home in 2.18.33. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The Times – Corbyn ally sparks new Labour row over racism Summary of the front page The future of Diane Abbott in the Labour Party is in doubt, according to The Times, after she was suspended following remarks in which she suggested Jewish people do not face racism but instead suffer prejudice similar to “redheads”. She has since apologised and has withdrawn the remarks but the former shadow home secretary is now fighting for her political career. The row has put pressure on Sir Keir Starmer, who is facing calls to expel her from Labour. Today’s top stories Like this…

Daily Mirror – Rod: Give nurses a pay rise now Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror reports on Sir Rod Stewart calling for nurses to get a “fair pay rise” in what it says is a “fresh attack on the Tories”. The singer-songwriter, who used to support the Conservative Party, says he backs striking NHS staff. Members of the Royal College of Nursing in England are due to walk out for 48 hours from Sunday night having rejected an offer which includes a 5% pay rise for this year. The front page also reports on Wrexham’s promotion back…

Daily Express – Daring SAS mission plucks Britons to safety Summary of the front page The Daily Express says the SAS joined the RAF and the Royal Marines in an operation to get diplomats and their families out of Sudan. The paper quotes a British-Sudanese woman called Rozen Ahmed who describes the “most harrowing experience” of her life spending six hours hiding under a bed with her terrified family without water. She travelled to Sudan nine days ago to attend a funeral and says the area she has been staying in has been “shelled to shreds”. Today’s top stories Like this…

Diane Abbott suspended by Labour after suggesting Jewish people do not face racism The Independent says The Labour whip has been suspended from Diane Abbott pending an investigation into a letter the MP wrote suggesting Jewish people are not subjected to the same racism as some other minorities. Ms Abbott, the former shadow home secretary under Jeremy Corbyn, apologised over the comments and said the letter published in The Observer had been an “initial draft” sent by mistake. It stated that Jewish, Irish and traveller communities have experienced “prejudice”, but added: “This is similar to racism and the two words…

It’s time to forgive Diane Abbott The Spectator says Diane Abbott is a giant figure in the modern Labour party. As the first black woman ever to be elected to the House of Commons, and the longest serving black MP, she is an inspiration to black and brown communities – especially women – across the country. Abbott also wrote a crass and offensive letter to the Observer, in which she unfortunately, and utterly unsuccessfully, sought to distinguish racism from prejudice – in the process deeply offending the Jewish, Irish, and Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller (GRT) communities. For a life-long campaigner…

Diane Abbott has Labour whip suspended after ‘hateful antisemitic’ remarks Sky News says Labour MP Diane Abbott has had the whip suspended following remarks in which she suggested Jewish people do not face racism, but instead suffer prejudice similar to “redheads”. Ms Abbott wrote a letter to The Observer newspaper, in response to an article which had the headline: “Racism in Britain is not black and white. It’s far more complicated.” The Hackney North MP said she was responding to writer Tomiwa Owolade’s claims that “Irish, Jewish and Traveller people all suffer from ‘racism'”. “They undoubtedly experience prejudice,” Ms Abbott…

Australia buying more missiles to counter China, according to the country’s major defence review Australia is accelerating its efforts to purchase longer-range missiles to counter China’s growing threat, according to the country’s major defence review. The report, which cost A$19bn (£10bn) to implement its immediate recommendations, is described as the largest overhaul of Australian defence since WW2.  The review warns that Australia can no longer rely on its geographic isolation in the “missile age” and recommends switching focus from land-based armour to longer-range strike capability with munitions built in Australia. The acquisition of precision strike missiles with ranges of over…

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk There are a few stories on the front pages of Monday’s newspapers, including the news Diane Abbott has been suspended pending an investigation into a letter she wrote to the Observer about racism. Another lead topic is the rescue mission to evacuate British diplomats and their families from war-torn Sudan.  Sudan evacuation The Daily Express reports that British citizens in Sudan are begging ministers not to abandon them amid escalating violence. Rozen Ahmed, a British-Sudanese woman, recounts her harrowing experience of spending six hours hiding under a bed with her family without water. She…

The Observer – Tory plan to politicise civil service after Raab scandal Summary of the front page The Observer says radical plans to bring in more “politicisation” of Whitehall by allowing ministers greater powers to appoint their own civil servants are being considered by the government’s own adviser on the civil service. Writing in the paper, the Conservative peer and former Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude, who is expected to report shortly to Rishi Sunak, said “we need to be more robust and less mealy-mouthed about ‘politicisation'”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Sunday Mirror – Johnson’s £4k a night hol at loan pal’s villa Summary of the front page The Sunday Mirror says Boris Johnson and his family have holidayed at his tycoon cousin’s £4,100-a-night villa. The paper says the stay at the luxury Caribbean home of Sam Blyth was criticised as “shameless” when ordinary people battle to pay bills. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The Sunday Times – MI6 spy sent to jihadist camp killed own child Summary of the front page The Sunday Times leads on a story about a British spy who was sent by MI6 to a jihadist camp despite warnings about his extreme vulnerability and went on to kill his own child. The man, then in his twenties, was vetted for his suitability for overseas work by the Secret Intelligence Service which produced a report that said his emotional instability was the “highest it is possible to score”, the paper says. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment…

The Sunday Telegraph – Braverman: I’m ready to defy judges on migrants Summary of the front page The Sunday Telegraph also reports Ms Braverman has signalled that she is “prepared to ignore European judges” to start deportation flights to Rwanda, as she prepares to “face down her critics” this week. The paper shows a photograph of Barry Humphries, creator of Dame Edna Everage, famed for her “Hello possums” catchphrase, who has died at the age of 89. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next