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Airport security liquids rule – what is changing? The Independent says Worldwide in normal times, half a million people pass through airport security every hour. Many airline passengers say it is the worst part of the journey – in particular, the need to limit LAGs (liquids, aerosols and gels) to small containers and extract them from cabin baggage. The rules were introduced hastily in 2006 as “a temporary measure” to protect against explosives. Despite repeated promises they remain in place. In 2019 Boris Johnson vowed the rules would be eased at major UK airports by 1 December 2022, allowing larger…

London City Airport scraps 100ml liquids rule after introducing CT scanners Sky News says Passengers travelling through London City Airport will no longer have to limit their liquids to 100ml in their hand luggage as high-tech CT scanners have been introduced at security. The move, which will be implemented today, comes after the government set a June 2024 deadline for most UK airports to install the machines. Teeside is also using new technology, meaning passengers there do not need to remove liquids, tablets, laptops and other electronic items from their hand luggage for security checks. When passengers reach London City…

‘Much less stressful’: London City airport ends 100ml liquids rule The Guardian says There’s a litre of water plus big bottles of shampoo, sun lotion and mouthwash sloshing around next to the clothes and laptop in my green wheelie case, which has just disappeared into the mouth of the scanner at London City airport. I had even recklessly bunged in my makeup bag. After years of being conditioned to travel with micro toiletries, my heart is beating faster. I’m waiting for a klaxon to go off and my unholy trinity of family-size Pantene, Soltan and Listerine, plus assorted cosmetics, to…

Dutch rail crash: 1 dead after passenger train derails A passenger train derailed in the western Netherlands, resulting in at least one fatality and around 30 injuries, some of which are severe. The train was carrying approximately 50 passengers and collided with a construction crane near Voorschoten, causing the accident. The collision also caused damage to a freight train. While some individuals were treated at the scene, 19 were taken to the hospital. The incident occurred at 03:25 local time on Tuesday, and images from the site depict overturned carriages and a smoke plume. The Dutch Safety Board, an organisation…

Female principal of Australian school guilty of rape and sexual abuse – between 2003 and 2007 at an ultra-Orthodox school in Melbourne Malka Leifer, the former principal of a Jewish girls’ school in Australia, has been found guilty of sexually abusing two of her students. The sisters, Dassi Erlich and Elly Sapper, who have chosen to identify themselves in the media, were abused by Leifer between 2003 and 2007 at the Adass Israel School in Melbourne, where Leifer was head of religion and later principal. The court heard that Leifer had a sexual interest in teenage girls and took advantage…

Downed Chinese ‘spy balloon’ had gathered intelligence from sensitive military sites – US officials  Officials have confirmed that the suspected Chinese spy balloon that flew over several sensitive US military sites was able to gather intelligence, despite efforts by the White House to prevent it from doing so.  The balloon flew in a figure-of-eight pattern above sites to collect information, primarily from electronic signals, which can be picked up from weapons systems or communications from base personnel, rather than images. The officials said that China could have gathered much more intelligence from sensitive sites if it were not for the…

Finland to officially join NATO on Tuesday Finland has been officially approved to become a member of NATO, making it the first country to join the military alliance since North Macedonia’s inclusion in 2020.  The decision was made in response to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, as Finland shares a border with the country.  NATO Secretary-General, Jens Stoltenberg, has confirmed the news, stating that the move will make both Finland and other members safer.  Turkey was the last of NATO’s 30 members to accept Finland’s application, with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stating that Finland has taken concrete steps to…

Seven bosses in race to replace sacked Graham Potter at Chelsea, including shock Mauricio Pochettino swoop The Sun says CHELSEA are now on the hunt for their third manager under Todd Boehly after Graham Potter was given the boot. Potter only left Brighton in September to replace Champions League-winner Thomas Tuchel. But after a dismal runs of performances, that has left Chelsea in 11th, Boehly decided to give Potter his marching orders. Owners Boehly and Behdad Eghbali said: “On behalf of everyone at the club, we want to thank Graham sincerely for his contribution to Chelsea. “We have the highest…

The Guardian – NHS delays risking harming thousands of children Summary of the front page Health is the focus of the Guardian’s front page, too – as a senior doctor warns that thousands of children face “lifelong” health impacts amid long waits for NHS treatment. The paper’s lead story looks at the impact of the nearly 15,000 paediatric operations that were postponed last year – an increase on the 2021 figures that has been highlighted by the Liberal Democrats. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Metro – The Easter hols delays Summary of the front page The delays at the Port of Dover are the lead story for the Metro, which reports ferry hold-ups lasting as long as 19 hours. The paper quotes travellers at Dover describing the condition of the toilets at the port as “harrowing”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Financial Times – oil producers spring surprise output cut of more than 1mn barrels a day Summary of the front page The Financial Times splashes on the revelations from oil producing nations that they will be cutting back production by more than a million barrels a day. According to the paper, the move has put Saudi Arabia on a “collision course” with the US as it attempts to boost prices. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Daily Mirror – Guess who doesn’t have to worry about energy bills Summary of the front page According to the Daily Mirror, Suella Braverman has been using taxpayer money to pay her energy bills. The paper alleges the Home Secretary has claimed nearly £25,000 in expenses for her London home, while living with her parents when she isn’t staying there. There is no suggestion any of this is outside the rules around claiming expenses. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The Sun – £250K hit on Olivia killer Summary of the front page An exclusive story leads the Sun newspaper, it claims a £250,000 bounty has been put on the head of Olivia Pratt-Korbel’s murderer, according to the Sun. The paper claims gangsters are trying to silence Thomas Cashman over fears he may talk to police following his conviction.Drug lords are said to be concerned that Cashman will inform the authorities about them, as “he knows everything about everyone”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Daily Express – Woke politics putting women at risk Summary of the front page The Daily Express splashes on Rishi Sunak’s pledge to crack down on grooming gangs. The PM is set to announce that specialist officers will be formed into a task force dedicating to tackle the problem. The paper is also one of many to celebrate Killing Eve star Jodie Comer. She is “killing it”, the Express writes, after bagging the best actress gong at Sunday night’s Olivier Awards for her role in the play Prima Facie. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National…

Woman arrested over killing of pro-Kremlin blogger Vladlen Tatarsky in cafe blast Darya Trepova – a Russian woman – has been arrested by authorities in connection with the killing of pro-war blogger Vladlen Tatarsky in a blast at a St Petersburg cafe. Trepova was earlier placed on the interior ministry’s wanted list and her arrest was later confirmed by Russia’s Investigative Committee. The cafe, Street Food Bar No 1 near the River Neva, was once owned by Yevgeny Prigozhin – who runs Russia’s notorious Wagner mercenary group which has taken part in much of the fighting in Bakhmut in eastern…

Sanna Marin defeated by Finland’s conservatives in tight race Petteri Orpo, the leader of the National Coalition Party, has won the Finnish election after a tight race against the Social Democrats led by Prime Minister Sanna Marin. Orpo secured 20.8% of the vote, while the right-wing populist Finns Party came in second with a record 20.1% of the vote. Marin secured 19.9% of the vote and increased her party’s seats, but conceded the election shortly after Orpo claimed victory. All three of the other parties in the outgoing coalition – the Centre Party, Left Alliance and Greens – suffered major…

Trump preparing for Tuesday indictment as lawyer vows he is ‘ready for this fight’ Former US president Donald Trump is preparing for his court hearing on Tuesday, where he will face charges related to hush money payments made to a porn star. He plans to fly from his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida to New York City on Monday and return to Florida after his hearing, where he will address his supporters. Trump has denied any wrongdoing and his lawyer has promised to fight the charges vigorously. “He’s someone who’s going to be ready for this fight,” Joe Tacopina told ABC’s…

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Monday’s front pages report on a variety of stories, with UK politics taking the lead for several papers. The Times reports that PM Rishi Sunak has warned that political correctness is feeding child abuse gangs, while Labour’s mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, has criticised the government’s language, calling it a “dog-whistle”. A Downing Street spokesman tells The Daily Telegraph that ministers want to make sure that Asian grooming rings don’t escape justice because of “cultural sensitivities”. The Mirror questions Home Secretary Suella Braverman’s expenses claims for her main home in Hertfordshire while living…

The Sunday Papers Sunday Papers – ‘Care home crisis’ Sunday’s front pages feature a variety of stories. The Mail on Sunday alleges that animal rights activists are planning to disrupt this month’s Grand National by forming a human barricade across the racecourse. The Sunday Telegraph reports that Rishi Sunak is facing a Conservative revolt over proposed laws that would allow some staff to sue their employers if a member of the public offends them at work. In the Sunday Express, senior aides to the prime minister warned he has six months to sort out illegal immigration – or face calling an early general election. The Sunday Times looks…

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Sunday’s front pages feature a variety of stories. The Mail on Sunday alleges that animal rights activists are planning to disrupt this month’s Grand National by forming a human barricade across the racecourse. The Sunday Telegraph reports that Rishi Sunak is facing a Conservative revolt over proposed laws that would allow some staff to sue their employers if a member of the public offends them at work. In the Sunday Express, senior aides to the prime minister warned he has six months to sort out illegal immigration – or face calling an early general…

The Sunday Times – New nightmare for patients as strikes return Summary of the front page Amid warnings from hospital bosses, the Sunday Times forecasts a “new nightmare for patients” ahead of industrial action by junior doctors this month. Patients will start hearing about cancelled operations from tomorrow ahead of the four-day strike which starts on 11 April, the paper writes. The health secretary is said to be urging medics to call off the walkout. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Sunday Mirror – Have a laugh at my funeral Summary of the front page “Have a laugh at my funeral,” reads the Sunday Mirror’s headline, alongside an image of Paul O’Grady, who died suddenly on Tuesday. The late TV star’s “best pal”, former Holby City actor Amanda Mealing, says O’Grady told his friends to “have a good time” during the upcoming celebration of his life. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The Sun on Sunday – Married England ace gags secret lover Summary of the front page The Sun’s splash is about an unnamed married England men’s footballer who is alleged to have “silenced his secret lover by making her sign a controversial gagging order”. The full story has quotes from the woman in question – also anonymised – who accuses the player of “aggressive” behaviour. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The Observer – Care home crisis: children sent hundreds of miles away Summary of the front page The Observer’s cover story is an investigation into a “care homes crisis” that it says has seen children sent hundreds of miles away from the places in which they grew up – a situation described as a “national scandal”. Also featuring on the front cover is a striking image of Little Amal – a giant puppet of a Syrian refugee pictured with children in a London park. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

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