Multiple UK newspapers are covering different news stories in their front pages. The Daily Mail leads with the reporting of a hit-and-run attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. The incident was caught on graphic footage on social media, and a suspect was arrested promptly. The Guardian headlines a story about opposition Labour MP Rachel Reeves defending her approach as Chancellor whilst accusing Reform UK of “not having a clue” amidst polls showing the latter’s party gaining in popularity. Additionally, Health Secretary Wes Streeting’s vow to bring back family doctors in England, as part of an £889m boost to GP budgets, dominates the front page of The Mirror.
Half a million people in the UK are taking weight-loss injections purchased online because of the slow rollout on the NHS, reports The Times. The Financial Times leads with a story of US President Donald Trump demand Nato member states raise defense spending to 5% of GDP. Finally, The Sun reports that Prince Andrew has refused to walk the dogs of the late Queen Elizabeth II, and that he won’t be attending traditional Royal Family Christmas events following reports about past business dealings between him and a suspected Chinese spy.
Lastly, The Daily Telegraph carries a story about children born under fertility treatment in the 1970s. The headline reads, “The IVF pioneer, secret sperm donors and families torn apart.” The i reports the UK’s 10 worst-performing rail firms cancelling approximately 800 trains a day in the past year while travelers experienced continuous travel disruption across the nation. The Daily Express announces the positive attitude of the King as he gears up for full duties next year following treatment for cancer. Meanwhile, The Daily Star gives the headline, “Well this is awkward,” after the announcement of Lord Peter Mandelson as the UK’s next ambassador to the US. This follows criticism of the US president-elect by Mandelson in the past
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