School ‘defects’ check ordered and ‘young adults to ill to work’
The Guardian led the way in ordering safety inspections at a group of post-war school buildings amid concerns that thousands of schools were defective. After months of delays, contractors were finally appointed to survey the buildings, the newspaper wrote. The main picture on the front page is of a Jeju Air plane that crashed, killing 179 people on board.
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter’s death was announced too late on Sunday for many newspapers to reflect it in their early editions, but the New York Times’s responsive editors did find a front-page photo and tribute to him. The long story of death. The newspaper’s headline read “Rising numbers of young women” who are more likely to lose their jobs due to illness than to look after children.
The Daily Telegraph was the first to suggest that the government wants to make the national curriculum more “diverse” as part of a review to “refresh” what is taught in schools. The broadsheet stressed the aim of the review was to reflect “the diversity of our society”. Tech billionaire Elon Musk said “few” businesses would be willing to invest in the UK under Sir Keir Starmer, the newspaper reported.
Voters do not believe the Prime Minister can help ease the cost of living crisis within the next year, the i reports. According to a Survation poll of 2,019 adults across the UK, 62% of the public believe the government cannot control the cost of living. Liverpool players celebrate after beating West Ham United 5-0, extending their lead at the top of the Premier League table to eight points.
“Beware of the risks of buying diet pills online” headlined the Daily Express, as experts urged people to think twice before buying diet pills from unregulated sellers. The newspaper writes that criminals “go to great lengths” to make online shops look genuine, but according to Britain’s medicines regulator, they may be selling counterfeit or toxic products. The Princess of Wales smiled in green, with the Daily Express declaring her “our country’s best ambassador”.
The Daily Mirror says a majority of Britons support its campaign to stop “cowboy plastic surgery” in a poll. Its front page depicted Samantha Lougher, who, the article wrote, was scarred by unreliable fillers. At the top of the page, Louise Minchin, Joel Dommett and Rob Beckett said they were in “good shape” ahead of the Gladiators celebrity special, which The show will air on BBC One on New Year’s Day.
The Daily Mail reported that council staff have been allowed to “work on the beach” more than 2,000 times since the pandemic began. The newspaper noted that a parliamentary staff member had logged in from Ibiza.
Actresses Michelle Keegan and Mark White are expecting their first child together, and the actress is pictured cradling her belly, The Sun reports. “Michelle and Mark have wanted this for a long time and they have never been happier,” a friend told the newspaper.
The Daily Star superimposed Vladimir Putin’s face on a snowman, reporting that Britain will be colder than Moscow in the coming days. Weather warnings for rain, snow and wind gusts up to 70mph have been issued for parts of the UK on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. The Star reported that this cold wave will be the worst in 12 years.
The Financial Times reported that the credit card loan default rate in the United States has reached its highest level since the 2008 financial crisis. A second report from the broadsheet said private equity firms and pension funds were betting on UK rental housing, with investors “increasingly favoring single-family homes over larger flats” – hoping they would attract more stable tenants, And because homes are easier to build within the UK. planning system.
