Newspaper Round Up: 8th of August 2023
Daily Express Front Page 8th of August 2023
10:58 pm
The Daily Express highlights senior Conservatives’ fury at lawyers who they claim are “profiteering” from migrants by hindering government efforts to curb Channel crossings.
Times Front Page 8th of August 2023
10:51 pm
The Times highlights that for the first time in over a year, earnings are expected to grow faster than inflation, offering relief from the cost of living crisis.
Daily Mail Front Page 8th of August 2023
10:33 pm
The Daily Mail’s main story focuses on the Home Secretary’s plans to launch an anti-corruption task force to crackdown on what the paper terms “crooked immigration lawyers.”
Daily Star Front Page 8th of August 2023
10:26 pm
The Daily Star leads on Liz Truss’s resignation honours list, noting that not all recipients have accepted the honours.
Guardian Front Page 8th of August 2023
10:21 pm
According to The Guardian, a study has found a link between air pollution and the global rise in antibiotic resistance, with bacteria in particulates causing a growing health risk.
Daily Mirror Front Page 8th of August 2023
9:58 pm
The Mirror accuses the government of chaos in its asylum policy, citing the low number of migrants boarding the Bibby Stockholm barge and changing plans regarding Ascension Island.
i Front Page 8th of August 2023
9:53 pm
The i reports that this year’s A-level grades will not consider lost classroom time due to teacher strikes, potentially affecting up to 50,000 students.
Financial Times Front Page 8th of August 2023
9:40 pm
The Financial Times notes that private equity firms are now offering deal sweeteners such as fee discounts to investors.
Metro Front Page 8th of August 2023
9:27 pm
The Metro’s front page highlights the lower than expected number of asylum seekers who have boarded the Bibby Stockholm barge, just 15, after weeks of delays.