Front Pages

Front pages 📰 9 September 2023

— We take a look at the front pages of the main newspapers and magazines today in the UK and beyond.

On this day...

On this day... 9 September

— A quick review of what happened on this day in history.

War in Ukraine

From SpaceX to geopolitics: Did Elon Musk sabotage Ukraine?

— The revelation that Elon Musk halted Starlink services near Crimea during a Ukrainian drone operation, stemming from a biography of the multi-billionaire, showcases the profound impact tech leaders can have in geopolitical affairs.

Front Pages

Front pages 📰 8 September 2023

— We take a look at the front pages of the main newspapers and magazines today in the UK and beyond.

COMMENT

Is the G20 in trouble?

— Xi no-show and several other headaches for host India.

UK Politics

The Conservatives have seized on cars as a political wedge – it’s a bet on the public turning against climate action

— Today, as in the past, pro-car sentiment is a backlash against nascent environmental protest.

UK Economy

The UK economy’s COVID bounceback was stronger than we thought – but here’s why people are still feeling financial pain

— An economist explains why new official figures have eased the gloom surrounding the UK economy, but haven’t fully dispelled all fears.

Front Pages

Front pages 📰 7 September 2023

— We take a look at the front pages of the main newspapers and magazines today in the UK and beyond.

RAAC

School concrete crisis: How RAAC has been used well beyond its expiry date

— Modern building materials are often designed with a limited design life. Exceeding that limit – and not properly maintaining the structures – is risky.

RAAC

Concrete in schools: How missing data and poor funding contributed to today’s closures

— UK schools are contending with a financial crisis, yet the governmental revenue funds are inadequate despite the urgent need for capital for essential repairs in schools. The lack of data on the condition of school buildings adds complexity to planning procedures.

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Front pages 📰 6 September 2023

— We take a look at the front pages of the main newspapers and magazines today in the UK and beyond.

RAAC

NHS hospitals on high alert: Prepare for possible evacuation if structural integrity is compromised

— NHS England has issued directives to hospitals, advising them to remain prepared for potential evacuations should their structures become compromised because of Raac.

RAAC

School repair crisis: Rishi Sunak under fire

— The UK Government faces scrutiny for reducing funding for school repairs, sparking an outcry from former officials and public figures. As students return to classrooms, or makeshift settings due to unsafe buildings, Downing Street and Rishi Sunak have questions to answer.

Climate Change Deniers

Net zero minister linked to oil-funded group that targeted climate protesters

— Claire Coutinho was a senior fellow at Policy Exchange, which drafted the law to crack down on XR and other climate activists

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Front pages 📰 5 September 2023

— We take a look at the front pages of the main newspapers and magazines today in the UK and beyond.

OPINION

Poverty in Britain is firmly linked to the country’s mountain of private wealth – Labour must address this growing inequality

— The Labour Party used to radically advocate for common ownership. But as private wealth in Britain benefits from ever-greater tax breaks, anti-inequality sentiment is waning.