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What the papers say – July 15

What the papers say – July 15

What the papers say – July 15

15 July 2023

Saturday’s newspapers carry a wide array of stories on their front pages.


Just Stop Oil disrupt first night of the BBC Proms and The Last Leg taping

Just Stop Oil disrupt first night of the BBC Proms and The Last Leg taping

Just Stop Oil disrupt first night of the BBC Proms and The Last Leg taping

14 July 2023

The group staged separate protests on Friday, during the taping of the Channel 4 show and at the performance at the Royal Albert Hall.


Princess of Wales returns to Wimbledon for ladies’ singles final

Princess of Wales returns to Wimbledon for ladies’ singles final

Princess of Wales returns to Wimbledon for ladies’ singles final

14 July 2023

Kate will be on Centre Court to watch Czech Marketa Vondrousova take on Tunisian Ons Jabeur.


Downing Street ‘mulls scrapping inheritance tax as manifesto pledge’

Downing Street ‘mulls scrapping inheritance tax as manifesto pledge’

Downing Street ‘mulls scrapping inheritance tax as manifesto pledge’

14 July 2023

No 10 is reportedly discussing whether to make a commitment to abolish the levy in order to shore up votes in blue wall seats in 2025.


Sunak ‘to cap number of students taking low-value degrees’

Sunak ‘to cap number of students taking low-value degrees’

Sunak ‘to cap number of students taking low-value degrees’

14 July 2023

The Prime Minister will reportedly impose limits on courses that do not have a high proportion of graduates getting a professional job.


BBC Proms opening night interrupted by Just Stop Oil protesters

BBC Proms opening night interrupted by Just Stop Oil protesters

BBC Proms opening night interrupted by Just Stop Oil protesters

14 July 2023

The two protesters set off confetti cannons and sounded air horns on the stage at the Royal Albert Hall before being removed from the venue.


No criminal offences committed in relation to two deaths off Bournemouth beach

No criminal offences committed in relation to two deaths off Bournemouth beach

No criminal offences committed in relation to two deaths off Bournemouth beach

14 July 2023

Joe Abbess, 17, and Sunnah Khan, 12, drowned in the incident off Bournemouth beach in May.


Industry boss: US actors strike may cause little if any disruption to UK cinemas

Industry boss: US actors strike may cause little if any disruption to UK cinemas

Industry boss: US actors strike may cause little if any disruption to UK cinemas

14 July 2023

Chief executive of UK Cinema Association, Phil Clapp, said some film premieres in the UK would go ahead without talent until the dispute was resolved.


Families blast ‘disgraceful’ hospital trust after mothers’ herpes death inquest

Families blast ‘disgraceful’ hospital trust after mothers’ herpes death inquest

Families blast ‘disgraceful’ hospital trust after mothers’ herpes death inquest

14 July 2023

One family said the coroner’s summing up was ‘incorrect’ and vowed to continue to fight for answers.


UK buildings must adapt without air con against global warming – report

UK buildings must adapt without air con against global warming – report

UK buildings must adapt without air con against global warming – report

14 July 2023

The Paris Agreement in 2015 set the goal of limiting the global temperature increase to 1.5C.


Royal College of Nursing accuses Government of being ‘cavalier and reckless’

Royal College of Nursing accuses Government of being ‘cavalier and reckless’

Royal College of Nursing accuses Government of being ‘cavalier and reckless’

14 July 2023

The union’s general secretary Pat Cullen has written to Health Secretary Steve Barclay.


‘Still significant ground to be covered’ in talks on university marking boycott

‘Still significant ground to be covered’ in talks on university marking boycott

‘Still significant ground to be covered’ in talks on university marking boycott

14 July 2023

More than 140 universities across the UK have refused to mark exams or assessments since April 20.


Jail term for wife whose disabled husband lived in squalid conditions

Jail term for wife whose disabled husband lived in squalid conditions

Jail term for wife whose disabled husband lived in squalid conditions

14 July 2023

Sarah Somerset-How’s partner was also convicted of charges relating to slavery, servitude and ill-treatment.


Two new mothers who died with herpes should have been treated earlier – coroner

Two new mothers who died with herpes should have been treated earlier – coroner

Two new mothers who died with herpes should have been treated earlier – coroner

14 July 2023

The coroner ruled out unlawful killing and neglect verdicts as she gave her summary of findings.


Climate activists to stage weekly protests outside Labour offices over ‘U-turns’

Climate activists to stage weekly protests outside Labour offices over ‘U-turns’

Climate activists to stage weekly protests outside Labour offices over ‘U-turns’

14 July 2023

Green New Deal Rising last week disrupted a major speech by Sir Keir Starmer and threatened to escalate action if its demands went ignored.


Ex-Met undercover officer would have kept job despite misconduct, tribunal rules

Ex-Met undercover officer would have kept job despite misconduct, tribunal rules

Ex-Met undercover officer would have kept job despite misconduct, tribunal rules

14 July 2023

Former constable James Boyling, of the Special Demonstration Squad, was found to have committed gross misconduct over a relationship with a woman.


Farmer carves world record-setting image of Tutankhamun into field of maize

Farmer carves world record-setting image of Tutankhamun into field of maize

Farmer carves world record-setting image of Tutankhamun into field of maize

14 July 2023

The maze was officially opened to lovers of ancient Egypt on Friday.


Cockpit treat for royal children as they visit airshow

Cockpit treat for royal children as they visit airshow

Cockpit treat for royal children as they visit airshow

14 July 2023

Prince George and his younger siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, toured the Royal International Air Tattoo privately with their parents.


Genetic testing could bring in ‘new age’ of diagnostics in NHS

Genetic testing could bring in ‘new age’ of diagnostics in NHS

Genetic testing could bring in ‘new age’ of diagnostics in NHS

14 July 2023

A new DNA test looks at genetics as a risk factor in developing heart disease.


Husband’s message to missing woman: Your family misses you ‘terribly’

Husband’s message to missing woman: Your family misses you ‘terribly’

Husband’s message to missing woman: Your family misses you ‘terribly’

14 July 2023

Mary Monkman, 49, travelled to Ayrshire on Friday June 16 and has not been seen since, police said.


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