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What the papers say – April 24

What the papers say – April 24

What the papers say – April 24

23 April 2024

A range of stories features on the front page of the nation’s newspapers.


Questions unanswered about UK arms exports to Israel, Alicia Kearns says

Questions unanswered about UK arms exports to Israel, Alicia Kearns says

Questions unanswered about UK arms exports to Israel, Alicia Kearns says

23 April 2024

Even where there are concerns about selling weapons, the Government may not halt exports, Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron suggested.


Sunak and Scholz to announce joint development of artillery systems in Berlin

Sunak and Scholz to announce joint development of artillery systems in Berlin

Sunak and Scholz to announce joint development of artillery systems in Berlin

23 April 2024

Rishi Sunak and Olaf Scholz will discuss closer co-operation on security, trade and illegal migration in one-on-one talks on Wednesday.


Sun publisher files intellectual property claim over Kate farm shop video

Sun publisher files intellectual property claim over Kate farm shop video

Sun publisher files intellectual property claim over Kate farm shop video

23 April 2024

A filing to the Intellectual Property and Enterprise Court was made by News Group Newspapers Limited on Monday.


Bibby Stockholm staff joked about ‘one less mouth to feed’ after death – claim

Bibby Stockholm staff joked about ‘one less mouth to feed’ after death – claim

Bibby Stockholm staff joked about ‘one less mouth to feed’ after death – claim

23 April 2024

The incident is said to have happened shortly after Leonard Farruku, an Albanian asylum seeker, died while living on board the barge in December.


Duke of Sussex ‘jumped the fence’ at Glastonbury, jokes Sir Michael Eavis

Duke of Sussex ‘jumped the fence’ at Glastonbury, jokes Sir Michael Eavis

Duke of Sussex ‘jumped the fence’ at Glastonbury, jokes Sir Michael Eavis

23 April 2024

The Duke was spotted at the festival in 2013 watching The Rolling Stones perform and partying until the early hours of the morning with Sir Michael.


Nottingham attack victims ‘properly butchered’, officer posted in WhatsApp group

Nottingham attack victims ‘properly butchered’, officer posted in WhatsApp group

Nottingham attack victims ‘properly butchered’, officer posted in WhatsApp group

23 April 2024

Emma Webber, the mother of Barnaby Webber, has written to the Nottinghamshire Police officer who she says posted graphic details of the injuries.


Susan Hall tells Sadiq Khan ‘nobody believes you anymore’ in mayoral debate

Susan Hall tells Sadiq Khan ‘nobody believes you anymore’ in mayoral debate

Susan Hall tells Sadiq Khan ‘nobody believes you anymore’ in mayoral debate

23 April 2024

Mr Khan and Ms Hall appeared alongside the Lib Dems and Green Party candidates Rob Blackie and Zoe Garbett to answer questions on a series of issues.


Stuart Broad: Nottingham Forest’s response to VAR controversy ‘too emotional’

Stuart Broad: Nottingham Forest’s response to VAR controversy ‘too emotional’

Stuart Broad: Nottingham Forest’s response to VAR controversy ‘too emotional’

23 April 2024

The former England cricketer was made a CBE on Tuesday at a ceremony at Windsor Castle.


Floella Benjamin to get Bafta Fellowship for ‘tireless support of children’

Floella Benjamin to get Bafta Fellowship for ‘tireless support of children’

Floella Benjamin to get Bafta Fellowship for ‘tireless support of children’

23 April 2024

On Wednesday, Bafta announced her as a recipient of the highest accolade the awards organisation can give.


Proposal to revive FA cup replays to be tabled in Commons

Proposal to revive FA cup replays to be tabled in Commons

Proposal to revive FA cup replays to be tabled in Commons

23 April 2024

All replays from the first round are to be abolished after an agreement between the Football Association and Premier League.


Changing Welsh roads back to 30mph could cost £5m, minister admits

Changing Welsh roads back to 30mph could cost £5m, minister admits

Changing Welsh roads back to 30mph could cost £5m, minister admits

23 April 2024

Ken Skates, the Welsh transport minister, has said speed limit revisions could cost between £3-5 million.


Richard Osman confirms Thursday Murder Club film cast

Richard Osman confirms Thursday Murder Club film cast

Richard Osman confirms Thursday Murder Club film cast

23 April 2024

The bestseller features retirement residents attempting to investigate murders in their sleepy English village and was Osman’s debut novel.


London Marathon runner ‘honoured’ after wine challenge goes viral

London Marathon runner ‘honoured’ after wine challenge goes viral

London Marathon runner ‘honoured’ after wine challenge goes viral

23 April 2024

Tom Gilbey sipped a glass of wine after completing each mile of the London Marathon.


Six arrests made as St George’s Day event held in Whitehall

Six arrests made as St George’s Day event held in Whitehall

Six arrests made as St George’s Day event held in Whitehall

23 April 2024

Four arrests were made outside a pub in Whitehall – one on suspicion of assault and three on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker, police said.


Football reforms will not damage Premier League, insists Culture Secretary

Football reforms will not damage Premier League, insists Culture Secretary

Football reforms will not damage Premier League, insists Culture Secretary

23 April 2024

MPs have been debating the Football Governance Bill at second reading in the House of Commons.


Lottery winners give back to hospital that saved son’s life

Lottery winners give back to hospital that saved son’s life

Lottery winners give back to hospital that saved son’s life

23 April 2024

The group of 23 winners helped out with some gardening, planting borders alongside a new walkaway around the Alder Centre bereavement unit.


Gardening and moderate physical activities ‘may cut depression risk by 23%’

Gardening and moderate physical activities ‘may cut depression risk by 23%’

Gardening and moderate physical activities ‘may cut depression risk by 23%’

23 April 2024

The effects of physical activity intensity on depression highlight the need for precise exercise guidelines, researchers say.


Sunak says pro-Palestine protests must be ‘policed, not just managed’

Sunak says pro-Palestine protests must be ‘policed, not just managed’

Sunak says pro-Palestine protests must be ‘policed, not just managed’

23 April 2024

Rishi Sunak said he was ‘shocked’ to see footage of antisemitism campaigner Gideon Falter being threatened with arrest.


John Lennon guitar found in attic on auction for more than £600,000

John Lennon guitar found in attic on auction for more than £600,000

John Lennon guitar found in attic on auction for more than £600,000

23 April 2024

After being used by The Beatles, the guitar then was in the possession of Scottish guitarist Gordon Waller.


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