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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

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Sunday’s front pages report on a variety of topics, including the latest from UK politics, picture tributes to Barry Humphries the creator of Dame Edna Everage, who has died aged 89 and several of the papers feature a newly released image of Prince Louis – to mark his fifth birthday. Home Secretary Suella Braverman has suggested that she may disregard European Court of Human Rights judges in order to deport migrants to Rwanda. In an article for The Sunday Telegraph, Braverman argued that it is essential for ministers to have the power to accept…

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Metro – Elon … we have a problem Summary of the front page The Metro reports Billionaire space tycoon Elon Musk hailed the launch of his SpaceX rocket a success – even thought it exploded just four minutes after blast off. The front page also reports on the funeral of Paul O’Grady. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The Guardian – Raab fights for political life Summary of the front page The Guardian reports Justice Secretary Dominic Raab was fighting for his political life on Thursday as the prime minister pored over a “stinging” report into bullying allegations that will decide his future. The paper say alleged victims fear the lack of decision on Thursday means Mr Raab may keep his job. The front page also finds room to highlight its investigation into the private wealth of King Charles. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Daily Mirror – Olivia Killer’s appeal over jail time Summary of the front page The gunman who shot dead nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel has launched a bid to have his 42-year jail term cut, the Daily Mirror reports. The paper also covers Paul O’Grady’s funeral. In a tribute, the paper describes him as a “showman to the very end”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

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The Sun – For the love of Paul Summary of the front page The grieving husband of Paul O’Grady wept atop a horse-drawn hearse as hundreds of mourners said a final “ta-ra” to the much-loved TV personality, The Sun reports The front page reports Amanda Holden is planning a move to the US. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Daily Express – Just why did the BBC ignore MPs’ call to protect women? Summary of the front page The Daily Express accuses the BBC of ignoring a call from two MPs urging united action on safeguarding same-sex spaces, amid calls for changes by transgender groups. The paper says the argument did not get any coverage on the corporation’s broadcast news outlets, despite being “by far the most liked story” when it was posted on the BBC’s Twitter feed. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

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Russia accidentally bombs own city near Ukraine A Russian fighter jet has accidentally dropped a bomb on the city of Belgorod near the border with Ukraine, according to the Russian defence ministry. The incident occurred on Thursday evening and left a huge crater in the city centre, with reports of two women being injured and several buildings being damaged. A Su-34 fighter-bomber jet accidentally discharged aircraft ordnance, the ministry said. An investigation is under way. Photos and videos on social media show apartments damaged by the blast, while one image appears to show a car on the roof of a…

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Outside pressure mounts for Eid ceasefire in Sudan More than 300 people have been killed in Sudan in the past week due to fighting between the regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The United Nations, the United States and other countries have called for a three-day truce to mark the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr. The RSF has agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire for humanitarian reasons, but there has been no immediate response from the army. The ceasefire is scheduled to begin at 06:00 on Friday, coinciding with the festival. However, gunfire and explosions can still be…

Beyonce, Ronaldo and the Pope lose Twitter blue check Twitter has begun removing the blue tick verification badge from thousands of accounts, including those of celebrities such as Beyoncé and Cristiano Ronaldo, as part of its overhaul under owner Elon Musk’s push to turn a profit. To retain the verification badge, users must pay $84 a year to subscribe to Twitter Blue. The decision to monetise verification marks a cultural and power shift on the platform, with experts warning it could lead to the spread of misinformation. Critics argue the move will amplify disinformation as Twitter Blue subscribers will get…

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City break holiday deals to Madrid from Manchester for June 2023 Spain – known for its elegant boulevards and expansive, manicured parks, is one of the top European destinations for British travellers. The capital of Madrid is rich in European art, culture and great food. It’s home to the legendary Real Madrid football club as well as the world’s oldest restaurant.  For a city break, Madrid is ideal. In five days (2 travel days) you can experience the most important tourist attractions and still have enough time to get off the beaten path to some of the city’s most authentic…

City break holiday deals to Venice from Manchester for June 2023 Venice is one of Italy’s most popular tourist destinations, famed for its picturesque, winding canals, striking architecture and beautiful bridges, it’s a great option for a long weekend city break abroad. Venice is often referred to as The Floating City – the city rests on 118 islands, separated by 150 canals. There are no cars in Venice, you must travel on foot or by boat. If this is your first trip to Venice, we suggest you book a four day trip, which will give you plenty of time to…

The i sport – ‘Premier League to get new VAR specialists’ The i features an image of Erling Haaland, after City progress to the Champions League semi-finals, where they will play Real Madrid.  Their main lead is on referee’s chief Howard Webb, who is “putting together a crack team of specialists to continue improving effectiveness in games”. There is also a story on Newcastle United’s ownership group seeking to launch a multi-club network around Europe to rival Manchester City’s “best-in-class” City Football Group. Read the back pages here 

Financial Times – Inflation stuck in double digits offers little hope to cost of living crisis Summary of the front page Britain’s cost of living crisis is showing no sign of easing after data showed inflation stuck above 10% in March, the Financial Times reports. The paper quotes Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s comments that inflation above 10% is “destabilising for the economy” and it is “dangerous to leave it there” Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The Guardian – Senior MoJ officials ‘ready to quit’ if Raab survives bullying inquity Summary of the front page The Guardian claims senior Ministry of Justice officials could quit if Dominic Raab is cleared of bullying. The report into the claims against the justice secretary is expected to be published shortly. He has denied the allegations and said he has always “behaved professionally”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Metro – Putin cyber blitz on UK Summary of the front page Britain is facing imminent “ideologically motivated” cyber attacks by groups loyal to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Metro reports. The paper says the National Cyber Security Centre has issued an official threat notice to critical infrastructure operators Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next