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The Guardian – Top scientists issue stark warning on shattered healthcare workers Summary of the front page The Guardian says a top scientist tells that a global morale crisis among health workers needs to be addressed urgently. Healthcare workers around the world are “absolutely shattered”, according to a Guardian interview with the World Health Organisation’s incoming chief scientist. Jeremy Farrar tells the paper that, unless something is done to address a staffing, training and morale crisis among vital medical professionals, they “won’t be there when you need them”. The renowned scientist says this is a global issue, but adds strike action…

The Independent – Free school meals for every primary pupil in London Summary of the front page The Independent says the mayor of London will tomorrow announce a bold emergency package to extend free school meals to every primary school child in the capital for one year, in an effort to help poorer families through the cost of living crisis. The paper claims it as a victory for itself- the paper has its own free school meals campaign. The front page features a large image of Nicola Bulley and the river where a body has been found – less than a…

Daily Express – Body found close to Nicola last seen Summary of the front page The Daily Express reports a body found on the River Wyre is just downstream from where missing Nicola Bulley left her phone on a bench before she disappeared. The paper’s report includes the detail that the body was found tangled in reeds by a pair of walkers, who reported the discovery to police. The front page reports on Prince William and Princess Kate attending last night’s Bafta awards. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The Sun – Nicola: It’s heartbreak Summary of the front page The Sun reports that the family of missing Nicola Bulley are braced for “the worst possible news” after a body was found near where she went missing. The front page carries a composite image of a smiling Ms Bulley superimposed over a picture of a woman appearing to point out something on the edge of a river to an onlooking police officer. Under the headline “Nicola: it’s heartbreak”, the paper says her family are preparing themselves for “the worst possible news”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment…

Daily Mirror – Family’s worst fear Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror headlines – ‘Family’s worst fear’ – after the discovery of a body in the search for Nicola Bulley. The paper features the same striking image of the “grim find” on the riverbank. It notes the family “faced an anxious wait” on Sunday night to see if the body was Ms Bulley’s. But like many of the papers, the Mirror is at pains to emphasise the police’s statement that the identification process is ongoing. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous…

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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Most of Monday’s front pages lead with the news a body has been found in the river near the Lancashire village where Nicola Bulley vanished more than three weeks ago. Elsewhere: The Northern Ireland protocol, the Bafta awards and the mayor of London’s free school meal plans make the front splashes. Many of the papers carry tributes to ITV’s World of Sport presenter Dickie Davies – who died at the age of 94. Nicola Bulley case The Daily Mail says officers and divers had twice scoured the area where the body was found in…

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Brazil storm: Deadly storms strike Brazilian coast leaving dozens dead At least 36 people have died due to severe flooding and landslides in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, causing some cities to cancel their annual Carnival celebrations. Video footage showed neighbourhoods submerged, motorways flooded, and debris left behind as homes were swept away. Rescue teams have been facing difficulties reaching survivors and clearing blocked roads. Some areas received more than 600mm (23.6 inches) of rainfall on Sunday, twice the expected amount for the month. Dozens of people were reported missing, and hundreds have been displaced or evacuated. The state…

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday announced further aid to Turkey and said Washington would provide longer term help to Ankara as it seeks to rebuild following this month’s earthquake. Advertising A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey’s southeast and neighbouring Syria on Feb. 6, killing more than 45,000 people and leaving a million-plus homeless, with the economic cost of the disaster expected to run into billions of dollars. Blinken arrived at Incirlik Air Force Base on Sunday for an official visit and discussions on how Washington can further assist. From Incirlik, he took a helicopter ride with…

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The Sunday Papers Sunday Papers – PM plans to settle Brexit deal with Northern Ireland Today’s Sunday newspapers lead with the government’s plans to strike a new deal to settle the UK’s post-Brexit trading arrangements in Northern Ireland. Many of the tabloid papers lead with celebrity news – with Prince Andrew being a top topic. The Sun on Sunday and the Mail on Sunday both carry stories saying that “eviction” is looming for Prince Andrew, with sources telling them that the King could cut the annual grant the Duke of York uses to maintain his home in Windsor. They say…

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The Observer – Johnson threatens Sunak’s bid to end deadlock over Brexit Summary of the front page The Observer also picks up on Mr Johnson’s intervention, describing him as being on a “collision course” with Mr Sunak amid a “frantic diplomatic blitz to end a bitter dispute with the EU” over Northern Ireland. With Eurosceptic backbenchers threatening to disrupt the deal, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer tells the paper he is willing to offer the prime minister the guarantee of Labour MPs’ support in any parliamentary vote – to save Mr Sunak from “scrambling around to appease” the right of…

Photos show the horrifying conditions in which a total of 34 migrants, thought to have been from Afghanistan, were held.

The Sun on Sunday – Andrew ‘evicted’ from £30 million mansion Summary of the front page The Sun on Sunday also leads with Prince Andrew facing losing the Royal Lodge after his £249,000 grant was cut. The loss of income will mean he is no longer able to maintain the property, with a source telling the Sun: “It feels as though his brother wishes to evict him.” Arsenal’s win over Villa also makes the front splash. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Sunday Mirror – Cops’ sick messages betrayed Harvey and me Summary of the front page Katie Price feels betrayed by Metropolitan Police officers accused of mocking her disabled son Harvey in a WhatsApp group, the Sunday Mirror reports. With the nine officers facing a gross misconduct hearing on Monday, the model says: “It’s not enough to just lose their jobs if they’re found guilty. If they’re not punished, what’s to stop it happening again?”. The front page also reports on the PM’s wife on holiday. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

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Sunday Express – ‘Forces too broken to defend UK’ Summary of the front page The UK’s armed forces need £3bn a year of additional funding in order to remain Europe’s leading military power, a former general has warned in the Sunday Express. Gen Sir Richard Barrons says the government is failing to recognise the challenge Russia will pose global security once the war in Ukraine ends and, in a damning assessment, he tells the paper: “We have an Army that can issue PPE and drive ambulances but is in no state to fight.” Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a…

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Bulgarian authorities said Friday they had found 18 migrants dead in an abandoned truck, as the Balkan nation struggles with an increase in illicit border crossings.