What the papers say – July 15
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fter a number of days when there has largely been a consensus on the primary story of the day, Saturday’s newspapers revert to a variety of subjects.
The scandal surrounding Huw Edwards, which occupied the entrance pages earlier within the week, options on the entrance of the Daily Mirror which says the general public and colleagues have known as for the newsreader to return to our screens after allegations he paid an adolescent for sexual photos.
The Times concentrates on authorities plans to scrap inheritance tax in what it calls a “totemic” providing to voters.
“Meltdown” is the headline on the Daily Mail, considered one of a number of titles to reference the looming heatwave throughout components of Europe, which it says will mix with walkouts by workers at Gatwick and industrial motion by European air visitors controllers for a depressing time for travellers.
The Daily Star additionally focuses on the heatwave because it predicts British holidaymakers will nonetheless hit the seashores in temperatures as much as 49C.
Europe’s heatwave makes the entrance of the i weekend, nevertheless it leads on an investigation which reveals youngsters are being uncovered to “terrifying” ranges of lead in ingesting water at faculties.
The Daily Express additionally options the airport strikes and is considered one of a number of titles to hold an image of Prince George on the Royal International Air Tattoo in Gloucestershire, nevertheless it leads on plans from what it calls “eco zealots” to “paralyse” London with protests on Monday.
Prince George additionally options on the entrance of The Daily Telegraph, which concentrates on authorities steering to varsities on trans points.
The Guardian turns its consideration to gaming habit because it reviews on a specialist clinic seeing greater than seven instances its anticipated demand over the previous yr.
Calls to repay a “debt of honour” make the entrance of The Independent because it continues its marketing campaign to assist Afghans who fought and labored alongside British troops.
And the Financial Times Weekend turns its consideration to large US banks cashing in by charging extra for loans as rates of interest rise.