What the papers say – August 18
A wide variety of stories cover the front of the nation’s newspapers.
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Your support makes all the difference.Tributes to the late Sir Michael Parkinson feature on the front pages of Britain’s newspapers on Friday.
The Mirror, Metro and the Daily Star pay tribute to the late Sir Michael, labelling him “our greatest” and “The King”.
Next to a photo of the late Sir Michael, The Daily Telegraph says despite £480 million worth of aid, France is intercepting less migrants than last year.
The Times also features a photo of Sir Michael, alongside a story on a rule change to Covid vaccine boosters, making them available for anyone to buy.
The curator of the British Museum was sacked last month after jewellery, gems and artifacts went missing from the museum, The Daily Mail and The Independent report.
The Daily Express declares Britain can afford tax cuts.
The i says a “generation” of young people in poor areas are being left behind.
The Guardian leads with the results of the A-level results which “plummeted across the board”.
Labour and Sir Keir Starmer have “watered down” their pledges to strengthen workers’ rights, according to the Financial Times.