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Newspaper headlines: 'Inflation hammer blow' and Russian spy threat Newspaper headlines: 'Inflation hammer blow' and Russian spy threat
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The rate of inflation leads several of Thursday's papers after figures revealed it stuck above 10% in March. "A living nightmare" is the Daily Mirror's headline. The paper reports that some food prices are now rising seven times faster than wages. The average cost of a weekly shop has risen 19% in the past year, the paper says - describing the figures as an "inflation hammer blow".
The i reports that the Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates to 5% in a bid to bring inflation back under control. The rate hikes would see 1.4 million people with variable mortgages paying £6,670 more a year compared with December 2021, it adds.
The Financial Times says the figures "offer little hope" for an end to the cost of living crisis. The FT quotes Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's comments that inflation above 10% is "destabilising for the economy" and it is "dangerous to leave it there".
Judges will no longer be able to block migrant deportations, according to the Times. The paper says Rishi Sunak's government will amend its Illegal Migration Bill to allow ministers to ignore interim injunctions from European judges and UK courts that attempt to stop a deportation flight. Elsewhere, the paper's main image is of the "coronation cloak" designed by florist Helen James.
Britain is facing "ideologically motivated" cyber-attacks by Russia-aligned hackers, the Metro reports. The paper says the National Cyber Security Centre has issued an official threat notice to critical infrastructure operators.
Russian spy ships are plotting to sabotage Britain's critical infrastructure, the Daily Telegraph reports. The paper says the "ghost ship" missions are believed to be targeting internet cables, offshore wind farms and connectors carrying electricity and gas pipelines.
The Daily Mail leads on the case of a foreign-born rapist who is still living in Britain three years after the Home Office tried to deport him. The paper says Sir Keir Starmer and other MPs opposed the deportation, adding it was highlighting the case after the Labour leader accused the prime minister of being "soft" on criminals.
The Guardian says senior Ministry of Justice officials are "ready to quit" if Dominic Raab is cleared of bullying. The report into the claims against the justice secretary is expected to be published shortly. He has denied the allegations and said he has always "behaved professionally".
The Daily Express says a Tory and Labour MP have united to call for action to protect "the dignity of women and girls" by maintaining single-sex spaces, amid calls for changes by transgender activists.
"Look away now if you are easily shocked," the Daily Star warns, as it reveals that a conspiracy theorist's £16,000 experiment discovered the Earth is not as flat as he thought.
"A living nightmare" is how the Mirror describes the impact of the soaring cost of living on struggling families."A living nightmare" is how the Mirror describes the impact of the soaring cost of living on struggling families.
The i says it has learned of "mounting concerns" at The Treasury about the failure to drive down inflation more quickly. The paper says the chancellor fears that domestically-generated inflation is higher than anticipated, while global pressures, such as gas prices, are starting to ease.The i says it has learned of "mounting concerns" at The Treasury about the failure to drive down inflation more quickly. The paper says the chancellor fears that domestically-generated inflation is higher than anticipated, while global pressures, such as gas prices, are starting to ease.
The Daily Telegraph reports Russian spy ships are plotting to sabotage Britain's critical infrastructure. The paper says the "ghost ship" missions are believed to be targeting internet cables, offshore wind farms and connectors carrying electricity and gas pipelines.The Daily Telegraph reports Russian spy ships are plotting to sabotage Britain's critical infrastructure. The paper says the "ghost ship" missions are believed to be targeting internet cables, offshore wind farms and connectors carrying electricity and gas pipelines.
The Guardian reports that senior officials at the Ministry of Justice are ready to quit if an inquiry clears Dominic Raab of bullying. A Whitehall source has told the paper that a report into the justice secretary's conduct towards civil servants could be released as soon as today. MoJ officials say staff will feel "demoralised" if no action is taken against Mr Raab, who has denied any wrongdoing.The Guardian reports that senior officials at the Ministry of Justice are ready to quit if an inquiry clears Dominic Raab of bullying. A Whitehall source has told the paper that a report into the justice secretary's conduct towards civil servants could be released as soon as today. MoJ officials say staff will feel "demoralised" if no action is taken against Mr Raab, who has denied any wrongdoing.
The Times reports the government will amend its Illegal Migration Bill to allow ministers to ignore interim injunctions from European judges and UK courts that attempt to stop migrant deportations. According to the paper, the change will be in amendments before the bill returns to the Commons next week.The Times reports the government will amend its Illegal Migration Bill to allow ministers to ignore interim injunctions from European judges and UK courts that attempt to stop migrant deportations. According to the paper, the change will be in amendments before the bill returns to the Commons next week.
"Ship hits the fan" is the headline on the front of the Sun, which says a campaign has been launched for the Premier League sides Manchester City and Manchester United to change their club badges."Ship hits the fan" is the headline on the front of the Sun, which says a campaign has been launched for the Premier League sides Manchester City and Manchester United to change their club badges.
The paper reports that "woke lunatics" think the ships depicted on the crests refer to the slave trade. But it says fans and historians have insisted the vessels are a "proud symbol" of the city's global free trade links.The paper reports that "woke lunatics" think the ships depicted on the crests refer to the slave trade. But it says fans and historians have insisted the vessels are a "proud symbol" of the city's global free trade links.
There is much coverage of this year's BBC Proms programme - which will feature female conductors leading both the first and last night concerts for the first time.There is much coverage of this year's BBC Proms programme - which will feature female conductors leading both the first and last night concerts for the first time.
The Daily Mail reports on another first - an armless musician playing the French horn with his toes. Felix Klieser, who was born with no arms, will take part in two performances. The paper explains that he plays the horn by balancing it on a tripod and using his left foot to operate the valves.The Daily Mail reports on another first - an armless musician playing the French horn with his toes. Felix Klieser, who was born with no arms, will take part in two performances. The paper explains that he plays the horn by balancing it on a tripod and using his left foot to operate the valves.
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