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A fatal accident that occurred on Friday in Washington DC dominates the front pages of many newspapers. The incident involved a passenger plane and a military helicopter, resulting in the deaths of 67 people. US President Donald Trump is included in the story on the front page of The Times. He is quoted as blaming diversity initiatives for the tragedy and suggesting that qualifications were not adequately assessed for air traffic control hires. Trump’s statements have been criticised by former US Transport Secretary and described as “shameful” in the Daily Mirror.
The Metro reports on official figures of almost 500,000 theft offences in one year, the highest number on record, according to police data. Repeat offenders are suspected of contributing to the trend, often stealing trolleys full of goods and avoiding arrest. The British Retail Consortium suggests that thieves have become emboldened due to the low risk of apprehension.
The Financial Times centers on a warning from the European Central Bank (ECB) that the Eurozone economy is experiencing “headwinds” and is expected to remain weak in the near future. The ECB President has responded to the state of affairs by cutting benchmark interest rates to a unanimous 2.75%.
In contrast, the i paper features an exclusive about Health Secretary Wes Streeting’s order that NHS and council representatives should use £9bn funding to provide healthcare for the elderly at home. By making use of treatment at home, Streeting believes that emergency admissions for the over-65s, admissions to care homes, and hospital discharge delays can be significantly reduced.
The Daily Telegraph focuses on proposals that over 10% of farmland may be replaced with solar farms, tree planting, and habitats for wildlife, according to the environment secretary. The president of the National Farmers’ Union cautions that the initiative must not impede food production. The Guardian reports on the National Audit Office’s alarm about a rising incidence of violence against women and girls, despite action taken at the government level. The issue, which affects one in 12 people in England and Wales, is described as “disjointed” in terms of approaches being taken.
The remaining papers report on a variety of topics, including Nigel Farage’s promise to deliver Brexit if he assumes the role of prime minister at the next election (Daily Express), as well as Kemi Badenoch’s challenge to the prime minister to sign off on two North Sea oil projects despite court opposition (Daily Mail). The Sun has covered its own reporter receiving a Russian arrest warrant, while the Daily Star has predicted a 100m-wide asteroid could strike Britain at a specific time and date in the future
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