What the papers say – August 17
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he nation’s papers are lined by the Lionesses’ roaring 3-1 victory in opposition to Australia within the Women’s World Cup semi-final.
The Mirror, Metro and The Independent all characteristic the Lionesses, who will play Spain within the remaining of the Women’s World Cup on Sunday.
The Daily Express asks whether or not the Lionesses can finish the nation’s 57-year World Cup drought, whereas the i referred to as the crew “Wonder women”.
And the Daily Star leads with the Lionesses, who’re “dreaming of 66”.
Meanwhile, The Guardian says Rishi Sunak will stand by the pension triple lock regardless of “surging costs”.
The Daily Telegraph and the Daily Mail report on the theft of priceless gems and jewelry from the British Museum.
And persevering with inflation considerations is preserving strain on the Bank of England to maintain rates of interest excessive, in line with the Financial Times.