The Daily Mirror highlights the cost of living crisis facing “real people” as the new prime minister gets to grips with his new role. The lead story looks at how some basic food items have risen almost two-thirds in price in a year. The paper goes on to add that shoppers are pleading for help with soaring food costs.
On the front of The Times, a political sketch notes that there was an unusual silence from reporters and photographers as Mr Sunak arrived at Downing Street on Tuesday, as nobody shouted any salutations or asked questions.
The Daily Mail features Mr Sunak’s pledge to “fix the mistakes” of his predecessor Liz Truss, as well as who has been appointed to his cabinet. An image of the prime minister meeting King Charles appears on the front page.
To reflect a unified Conservative Party, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak brought Michael Gove back into the cabinet.
The Daily Express focuses on Mr Sunak’s vow to earn the nation’s trust by tackling the “profound” economic crisis facing the UK. Like other front pages, the Express carries a picture of King Charles, but this time the story is about the new monarch’s dismay over the lack of teenagers learning practical skills.