The i says when Cole Anderson-James downloaded video app TikTok at the beginning of the first lockdown, like millions of other young people across the UK, he was purely hoping to be entertained
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The i says more than 600 members of UK police forces – including officers, sergeants, inspectors and civil staff – have faced sexual misconduct allegations since 2018.
The Metro says the leader of the west African nation of Guinea has been captured in a suspected coup by members of his own armed forces.
The i says so these Games like no other were super but they were not a super spreader.
The Metro says there were incredible scenes during the Brazil v Argentina World Cup qualifier in Sao Pauo on Sunday
The i says Gavin Williamson and Dominic Raab could be at risk of losing their jobs in a Cabinet reshuffle expected this week.
The Metro says nearly 50 chain stores per day closed their doors for good in the first half of the year, a study finds.
England’s school exam system needs an overhaul to lower the mental burdens they place on teenagers striving for the “holy grail” of results, according to the new leader of the Girls’ School Association. Samantha Price, head of Benenden School in Kent, wants reforms on how and when students are examined, including a possible delay to the start of degree courses until January rather than autumn, to allow students more time to make course applications, do work experience and learn skills such as financial literacy. “I don’t think our current assessment system is any longer fit for purpose and I don’t…
August might have been a bit of a let down but it looks like there’s a treat in store this week with a mini-heatwave ahead.
The i says the vaccines watchdog came under heavy fire from MPs, headteachers and scientists last night after it refused to give the go-ahead to giving Covid-19 jabs to under-16s.
Footballer and poverty campaigner says ministers should focus on efforts to end the ‘child hunger pandemic’ and keep the £20 universal credit top-up. The footballer Marcus Rashford has urged the government to end threats to social security payments and focus instead on practical measures to address what he called the pandemic of child hunger affecting the UK. Rashford’s call accompanied new figures which estimate that nearly one in six families with children experienced food insecurity during the past six months, meaning they skipped meals or struggled to afford to eat healthy food regularly. “What is it going to take for these children to be…
Monday’s front pages are dominated by the expected plans of PM Boris Johnson to raise National Insurance to help finance social care.
The death of former Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding – who died of cancer aged 39 – is featured on most front pages.
“Young face tax crunch” is Metro’s headline as the paper reports that government plans will see younger workers hit the hardest.
The i describes it as a Tory “panic”. Mr Johnson has been warned that the tax rise could spark a “very significant backlash” from voters.
Sky News says Girls Aloud stars have led the tributes to former bandmate Sarah Harding, who died on Sunday morning at the age of 39.
The Guardian says footballer Marcus Rashford has urged the government to end threats to the £20 universal credit top-up.
BBC News says Boris Johnson will defend his handling of the Afghanistan crisis in the Commons as he reiterates his vow to help Afghans.
Aljazeera says the Taliban has taken complete control of Panjshir province, the last area in Afghanistan held by resistance forces.
Arab News says New Zealand will ease COVID-19 curbs in all regions outside its biggest city of Auckland from midnight on Tuesday.
VOA says Brazil’s World Cup qualifier against Argentina was dramatically suspended as controversy over COVID-19 protocols erupted.
There could be choppy waters ahead for the PM, as potential rebels line up over social care, net-zero and planning as the annual Commons clashes ensue today Boris Johnson has a significant inbox of spending, parliamentary rows and a likely reshuffle coming this autumn. As parliament returns today and Whitehall prepares to take a tentative step towards “politics as usual”, The Guardian takes a look at the biggest coming issues of the session. Social care and national insurance rises If Boris Johnson does decide to go ahead with an increase in national insurance to fund health and social care, some…
Boris Johnson faces a tax rise battle with his cabinet and MPs as parliament returns on Monday, with the prime minister poised to break manifesto commitments on tax and pensions while plotting a delicate reshuffle. Plans to raise national insurance contributions to increase funding for the NHS and to overhaul social care have been privately criticised by cabinet ministers – and MPs have told the chief whip they could oppose the measures in the Commons. Johnson, along with the chancellor, Rishi Sunak, and the health secretary, Sajid Javid, will announce a three-year funding settlement for the NHS from next April,…
Boris Johnson’s expected plan to raise National Insurance contributions to help finance social care dominates the Guardian’s front page.
Dominating the front of the Daily Mirror is a black and white photo of Harding, followed by her mother’s tribute.
The Sun leads with the death of former Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding. The 39-year-old died on Sunday morning, her mother said.
