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| Newspaper headlines: Killer's 'cowardice' and Nigel Lawson dies at 91 | Newspaper headlines: Killer's 'cowardice' and Nigel Lawson dies at 91 |
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| Many of Tuesday's front pages lead with the life sentence handed to Olivia Pratt-Korbel's killer on Monday. The Daily Express reports that Thomas Cashman, who refused to go into the dock for his hearing, is "likely" to die in prison after being ordered to serve a minimum of 42 years behind bars. "Life for Olivia's life" is its headline. The paper is one of several featuring an image of former Chancellor Nigel Lawson, who has died at the aged of 91. Lawson presided over the economic boom of the 1980s that came to define Margaret Thatcher's government. | Many of Tuesday's front pages lead with the life sentence handed to Olivia Pratt-Korbel's killer on Monday. The Daily Express reports that Thomas Cashman, who refused to go into the dock for his hearing, is "likely" to die in prison after being ordered to serve a minimum of 42 years behind bars. "Life for Olivia's life" is its headline. The paper is one of several featuring an image of former Chancellor Nigel Lawson, who has died at the aged of 91. Lawson presided over the economic boom of the 1980s that came to define Margaret Thatcher's government. |
| "Gutless" is how Metro characterises Cashman's no-show in court. The convicted killer stayed in his cell, claiming his trial was a "circus" and that he had heard prosecuting lawyers sing Queen's song We are the Champions after he was found guilty, the paper reports. | "Gutless" is how Metro characterises Cashman's no-show in court. The convicted killer stayed in his cell, claiming his trial was a "circus" and that he had heard prosecuting lawyers sing Queen's song We are the Champions after he was found guilty, the paper reports. |
| Cashman's "cowardice" is viewed as a direct contrast to the "bravery" of Olivia's mum Cheryl in the Daily Mirror. "His actions have left the biggest hole in our lives," the paper quotes her as telling the court. | Cashman's "cowardice" is viewed as a direct contrast to the "bravery" of Olivia's mum Cheryl in the Daily Mirror. "His actions have left the biggest hole in our lives," the paper quotes her as telling the court. |
| The Daily Mail also quotes Ms Korbel with its headline. She told the court her mind "keeps telling me that I've forgotten to pick her up from school" before reality hits, the paper reports. Also featuring prominently on the front page is a photograph of TV presenter Philip Schofield after his brother, Timothy, was found guilty of sexually abusing a teenage boy over a three-year period. Following the verdicts at Exeter Crown Court, Philip said: "As far as I am concerned, I no longer have a brother." | The Daily Mail also quotes Ms Korbel with its headline. She told the court her mind "keeps telling me that I've forgotten to pick her up from school" before reality hits, the paper reports. Also featuring prominently on the front page is a photograph of TV presenter Philip Schofield after his brother, Timothy, was found guilty of sexually abusing a teenage boy over a three-year period. Following the verdicts at Exeter Crown Court, Philip said: "As far as I am concerned, I no longer have a brother." |
| The Sun leads with that story on its front page. The paper says the This Morning host provided evidence for the prosecution against Timothy, who was convicted of 11 charges. | The Sun leads with that story on its front page. The paper says the This Morning host provided evidence for the prosecution against Timothy, who was convicted of 11 charges. |
| The Daily Telegraph leads with its coverage of the death of Nigel Lawson. The paper, which first broke the story, says "tax-slashing" Lord Lawson helped lead the Thatcher privatisation drive that put swathes of the public sector under the control of private companies - and notes that this reform has largely been kept in place ever since. | The Daily Telegraph leads with its coverage of the death of Nigel Lawson. The paper, which first broke the story, says "tax-slashing" Lord Lawson helped lead the Thatcher privatisation drive that put swathes of the public sector under the control of private companies - and notes that this reform has largely been kept in place ever since. |
| UK summer holidays have been hit by passport delays as almost 2,000 workers prepare to walk out for five weeks, the i newspaper is reporting. The paper says Britain's passport backlog has already been mounting, and warns that wait times could reach three months. | UK summer holidays have been hit by passport delays as almost 2,000 workers prepare to walk out for five weeks, the i newspaper is reporting. The paper says Britain's passport backlog has already been mounting, and warns that wait times could reach three months. |
| The Times carries an interview with Sir Keir Starmer on its front page. In that interview, the Labour leader vows to be "completely ruthless" in his pursuit of power. Looking ahead to the outcome of the UK's next general election, the paper cites a poll which has found that almost half of voters believe Sir Keir has not set out a clear vision. | The Times carries an interview with Sir Keir Starmer on its front page. In that interview, the Labour leader vows to be "completely ruthless" in his pursuit of power. Looking ahead to the outcome of the UK's next general election, the paper cites a poll which has found that almost half of voters believe Sir Keir has not set out a clear vision. |
| The Guardian carries an exclusive on its front page of allegations of sexual misconduct by senior figures at the Confederation of British Industry - one of the country's biggest business lobby groups. The paper reports that one woman alleges she was raped at a staff party on a boat on the River Thames. The CBI has expanded its inquiry, which is being overseen by law firm Fox Williams. | The Guardian carries an exclusive on its front page of allegations of sexual misconduct by senior figures at the Confederation of British Industry - one of the country's biggest business lobby groups. The paper reports that one woman alleges she was raped at a staff party on a boat on the River Thames. The CBI has expanded its inquiry, which is being overseen by law firm Fox Williams. |
| EY has been banned from taking on any new listed audit clients in Germany for two years over failures in its work for collapsed payments group Wirecard, the Financial Times reports on its front page. Germany's audit watchdog, Apas, also announced a €500,000 (£439,000) fine for EY, the paper reports. | EY has been banned from taking on any new listed audit clients in Germany for two years over failures in its work for collapsed payments group Wirecard, the Financial Times reports on its front page. Germany's audit watchdog, Apas, also announced a €500,000 (£439,000) fine for EY, the paper reports. |
| And the Daily Star reports that the late Queen's corgis are no longer grieving over her death, according to the Duchess of York who is now looking after them. The paper says the duchess told BBC Radio 2: "They're great... and their tails have gone up now, so I think they are over their grief." | And the Daily Star reports that the late Queen's corgis are no longer grieving over her death, according to the Duchess of York who is now looking after them. The paper says the duchess told BBC Radio 2: "They're great... and their tails have gone up now, so I think they are over their grief." |
| The death of Nigel Lawson is featured on several of the front pages this morning including the Daily Telegraph - which describes him as "Thatcher's tax slasher". It carries a tribute from its former editor Charles Moore, who says Lord Lawson's courageous reforms allowed Britain to flourish. | |
| The Times pictures Lord Lawson holding a red box, and says he was arguably the most influential of Britain's post-war chancellors - a statement which is echoed in the I. The Daily Express remembers him as a "fearless giant of the free market". | |
| The sentencing of Thomas Cashman for the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel in Liverpool dominates the tabloids. Metro has the headline "gutless", pointing out that the gunman refused to face the girl's family in court. | |
| The Daily Mirror and the Daily Mail describe his actions as "cowardice", and it is a similar sentiment in the Sun. The Daily Express says that Cashman got a sentencing of "life for Olivia's life". | |
| Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher applauding Nigel Lawson at the 1989 Conservative Party Conference | |
| The Guardian leads on its ongoing investigation into claims of sexual misconduct at the CBI - and says that the business group is now in "turmoil". | |
| The paper has heard from more than a dozen women who either work at the organisation now, or have done in recent years. One has alleged that she was raped at a staff party on a boat on the Thames in 2019. The CBI has expanded its investigation into the allegations, and says it treats all matters of workplace conduct with the utmost seriousness. | |
| The Times claims that the Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, could announce as early as today that a deal has been struck to house migrants on a barge off the Dorset coast. | |
| The paper says the vessel will able to accommodate more than 500 people - at a cost of more than £20,000 a day - and the plan will be challenged in the courts. The Home Office has said it is looking at a range of options to house migrants to move them out of expensive hotels. | |
| The conviction of Phillip Schofield's brother for sexually abusing a teenage boy makes several of the front pages. Timothy Schofield, 54, was found guilty yesterday of 11 offences over a period of three years. | |
| The Mail says the TV host was granted leave from work so he could cope with the court case out of the public eye. The Sun and the Mirror quote Phillip Schofield as saying the crimes were "despicable" and that he no longer has a brother. | |
| And an investigation by the Telegraph has found that some burglars have been convicted of up to 27 break-ins before they are eventually jailed. Data from Freedom of Information requests in England and Wales also shows that criminals can be convicted of up to eight knife offences before being sent to prison. The Telegraph says the figures expose the "scale of soft justice". | |
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