Several stories are making headlines in the Friday papers. The Guardian reports that prosecutions for those affected by the Grenfell fire may not happen until the end of the decade. Former chief prosecutor Ken Macdonald warns of the slow justice system, stating that justice is “a very long way away” unless the processes are expedited.
The Times reports that Studio E, the firm responsible for the Grenfell building refurbishment that included flammable cladding, has been prevented from closing down. Investigations into the disaster have been ongoing, and the inquiry found Studio E to be significantly responsible for what happened. Now, the company must remain in liquidation while investigations are ongoing.
According to the Metro, TV presenter Jeremy Kyle has denied humiliating Steve Dymond, who died of an overdose a week after appearing on Kyle’s reality talk show. During an inquest into Mr. Dymond’s death, Mr. Kyle claimed he was just the host of the show and that he had no responsibility for the production, producing, aftercare, or lie detector tests.
The i reports that checks on fruit and vegetable imports from the EU are to delayed again as they could push up food prices. The previous government repeatedly delayed the introduction of the checks, and they are now expected to be further delayed until July 2025.
The Daily Telegraph says Britain could send prisoners to Estonia to alleviate overcrowding in jails. The paper reports that Estonia has offered to rent out its spare capacity to other countries, and government officials admit that the proposal is “on the table”.
Finally, the Daily Star cites a retired US admiral who claims that Russian President Vladimir Putin was behind the shooting of a “friendly beluga spy whale called Hvaldimir” that had “defected to Norway.
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