Guardian Front Page 17th of August 2022 - Tomorrow's Papers Today!

The Guardian leads on a leaked recording of Foreign Secretary Liz Truss saying British workers needed “more graft” and suggesting they lacked the “skill and application” of foreign nationals. The paper says the comments by the Conservative Party leadership contender was recorded while she was chief secretary to the Treasury, between 2017 and 2019. A Truss campaign source said the comments were “half a decade old” and lacked “context”, while acknowledging the UK does “need to boost productivity”. When asked about the comments, the foreign secretary did not deny making them and said the point she has always made is “we need more economic growth”.

Guardian Front Page 4th of April 2026

One US crew member was rescued and another remains missing after an F‑15E came down over central Iran. Wreckage markings point to a unit based at RAF Lakenheath. Officials are investigating the cause as search efforts continue.

Guardian Front Page 3rd of April 2026

Macron rebuked Trump for undermining Nato, urging seriousness and stability after erratic remarks, including threats of military action against Iran. He said the alliance relies on daily commitment, not slogans, and warned that careless words erode trust among members.

Guardian Front Page 2nd of April 2026

Donald Trump says he is “absolutely” considering pulling the US out of Nato, renewing criticism of allies over defence spending. Such a move would reshape transatlantic security and force European governments to rethink reliance on US guarantees.

Guardian Front Page 1st of April 2026

Donald Trump escalated tensions with European partners, telling the UK to “get your own oil” and hinting he could rethink US commitments that affect energy prices. His remarks deepen a rift with allies over policy and burden‑sharing.