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What the papers say – October 12

What the papers say – October 12

What the papers say – October 12

12 October 2024

Here are the newspapers making headlines on Saturday.


Budget will boost living standards, revive NHS and ‘rebuild Britain’ – Starmer

Budget will boost living standards, revive NHS and ‘rebuild Britain’ – Starmer

Budget will boost living standards, revive NHS and ‘rebuild Britain’ – Starmer

12 October 2024

Sir Keir Starmer said his three priorities were making people better off, ensuring the NHS is fit for the future and rebuilding the country.


If you want your new puppy to get along with your cat, introduce them gradually

If you want your new puppy to get along with your cat, introduce them gradually

If you want your new puppy to get along with your cat, introduce them gradually

12 October 2024

As part of its Generation Pup research, Dogs Trust is looking at the interaction between dogs and cats.


Starmer: It has been ‘very tough’ to keep family time free since moving to No 10

Starmer: It has been ‘very tough’ to keep family time free since moving to No 10

Starmer: It has been ‘very tough’ to keep family time free since moving to No 10

12 October 2024

The Prime Minister reflected on his first 100 days in office in an interview on the BBC’s Newscast podcast.


Man in 60s missing after rowing boat capsizes on Thames

Man in 60s missing after rowing boat capsizes on Thames

Man in 60s missing after rowing boat capsizes on Thames

11 October 2024

Five other people were rescued after the boat capsized, police said.


Comet last seen by Neanderthals could be visible over the weekend

Comet last seen by Neanderthals could be visible over the weekend

Comet last seen by Neanderthals could be visible over the weekend

11 October 2024

Comet A3 has been called ‘the comet of the century’ because of how bright and visible it could be.


Minister’s call for P&O Ferries boycott ‘not view of Government’, says Starmer

Minister’s call for P&O Ferries boycott ‘not view of Government’, says Starmer

Minister’s call for P&O Ferries boycott ‘not view of Government’, says Starmer

11 October 2024

Sir Keir Starmer intervened following reports a £1 billion investment by P&O Ferries’ parent company could be in jeopardy.


UK braced for frosty weekend with cold air from the Arctic

UK braced for frosty weekend with cold air from the Arctic

UK braced for frosty weekend with cold air from the Arctic

11 October 2024

Forecasters have warned that more wintry conditions and chilly weather will mean most people in the UK will be needing their coats over the weekend.


Starmer says it is ‘common sense to invest and build’ in Budget spending signal

Starmer says it is ‘common sense to invest and build’ in Budget spending signal

Starmer says it is ‘common sense to invest and build’ in Budget spending signal

11 October 2024

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he would not be buffeted by the political ‘side winds’ of a stormy first 100 days in office.


‘Saboteurs’ release thousands of crickets at gender-critical group’s event

‘Saboteurs’ release thousands of crickets at gender-critical group’s event

‘Saboteurs’ release thousands of crickets at gender-critical group’s event

11 October 2024

The Met Police said they called at 4.24pm on Friday to reports that four protesters had released a number of insects at a conference centre in London.


Sea trials of late and over-budget ferry ‘an overall success’

Sea trials of late and over-budget ferry ‘an overall success’

Sea trials of late and over-budget ferry ‘an overall success’

11 October 2024

The MV Glen Sannox has passed a series of sea acceptance tests, including on steering, stopping, noise and vibration.


Irish Defence Forces criticises Israel attacks on UN outposts

Irish Defence Forces criticises Israel attacks on UN outposts

Irish Defence Forces criticises Israel attacks on UN outposts

11 October 2024

The Irish deputy premier called on the international community to pressure Israel to stop its recent activity along the border with Lebanon.


Wales has been held back by ‘poverty of ambition,’ Plaid leader says

Wales has been held back by ‘poverty of ambition,’ Plaid leader says

Wales has been held back by ‘poverty of ambition,’ Plaid leader says

11 October 2024

Rhun ap Iorwerth, leader of Plaid Cymru, has used his annual conference speech to say his party could be the biggest in Wales at the next election.


Neglect by NHS staff contributed to 13-year-old’s sepsis death, coroner rules

Neglect by NHS staff contributed to 13-year-old’s sepsis death, coroner rules

Neglect by NHS staff contributed to 13-year-old’s sepsis death, coroner rules

11 October 2024

Chloe Longster died from sepsis at Kettering General Hospital after there were ‘missed opportunities’ likely to save her life.


Woman who murdered her parents told police ‘cheer up, you’ve caught the bad guy’

Woman who murdered her parents told police ‘cheer up, you’ve caught the bad guy’

Woman who murdered her parents told police ‘cheer up, you’ve caught the bad guy’

11 October 2024

Virginia McCullough, 36, was jailed for life with a minimum term of 36 years at Chelmsford Crown Court on Friday for murdering her mother and father.


Family ‘devastated’ over murder of couple by their youngest daughter

Family ‘devastated’ over murder of couple by their youngest daughter

Family ‘devastated’ over murder of couple by their youngest daughter

11 October 2024

Virginia McCullough was sentenced on Friday at Chelmsford Crown Court to life with a minimum term of 36 years.


Prisoner detained indefinitely after strangling cellmate with TV aerial cord

Prisoner detained indefinitely after strangling cellmate with TV aerial cord

Prisoner detained indefinitely after strangling cellmate with TV aerial cord

11 October 2024

Michael Harkin, 35, killed 38-year-old Dan Childs with the cable and also wounded a second prisoner with an improvised blade just hours later


Driver who hit 12-year-old boy on motorway cleared of dangerous driving

Driver who hit 12-year-old boy on motorway cleared of dangerous driving

Driver who hit 12-year-old boy on motorway cleared of dangerous driving

11 October 2024

Prosecutors accepted that Shahid Ilyas, 48, was not responsible for the death of Callum Rycroft.


Barton ‘needs to find different hobby’, says Vine after libel settlement hearing

Barton ‘needs to find different hobby’, says Vine after libel settlement hearing

Barton ‘needs to find different hobby’, says Vine after libel settlement hearing

11 October 2024

Joey Barton has been accused of ‘undermining’ his libel settlement with Jeremy Vine at the High Court with a new social media post.


Ex-soldier accused of prison escape ‘gave Iran fabricated information’

Ex-soldier accused of prison escape ‘gave Iran fabricated information’

Ex-soldier accused of prison escape ‘gave Iran fabricated information’

11 October 2024

Daniel Khalife, 23, is alleged to have fled his Army barracks in January 2023 and later escaped from prison in London.


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