A series of stories really make up the front pages of Saturday newspapers. Leading the way for The Times is “a simple blood test” that could “save thousands of lives after a UK trial showed promising results”. Galleri’s blood test looks for more than 50 types of cancer, and according to the article, it can give a diagnosis months in advance. The results of the Symplify study – led by the University of Oxford – were presented at a conference in Chicago. The newspaper also published a portrait of Prince Harry and Prince William “painted long before the princes were gone” that will no longer hang in the reopened National Portrait Gallery.
The Guardian reports on a potential “game changer” that could boost breast cancer survival rates. It is based on a report from the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology in Chicago, called “the world’s largest cancer conference”. The front of the newspaper also featured the Beatles’ drummer Ringo Starr, from Paul McCartney’s photo collection.
Saturday, the Telegraph cited a story from their investigative team about “a secret government unit” that it said worked with social media companies to “prevent discussion of policies.” lockdown” during the pandemic. The newspaper also had a story that quoted financial advisers as saying that “thousands of wealthy individuals are leaving the UK” because of inheritance tax.
Newspaper i leads with its own poll results on the UK economy and Brexit. It reports 63% of those surveyed believe leaving the EU is fueling food price inflation and 57% say Brexit is having a negative impact on the UK economy.
While coverage of the aftermath of Phillip Schofield’s departure from ITV may be dwindling, the story still appeared in several Saturday papers. Saturday’s Mirror led the way with presenter Alison Hammond breaking down on Friday Morning’s show and saying she “still loves” the show’s former host. “Alison’s Tears For Phil,” is the title.
The Sun also quoted a story about Phillip Schofield, saying that he was “afraid of being spit on in the street after confessing his affair to a younger co-worker”.
With rail strikes likely to affect the FA Cup Final and Epsom Derby on Saturday, the Daily Mail reports the action “could drag on for another year as negotiations have collapsed”. “. It also features a photo of host Holly Willoughby before she returns to the sofa This Morning next week.
A personal finance story led by the Daily Express, focusing on the “spooky” interest rates offered by banks to UK savers. It said it came after “criticism led by Express has put banks and building societies in the limelight”.
The Financial Times reported that the CIA director made a secret trip to China last month at the behest of Joe Biden, reporting that shows “how the White House has become concerned about the growing relationship between the two countries.” worsening between Beijing and Washington”. The FT also has a story about a British medical cannabis company on the Isle of Man selling up to 25% equity to patients, “giving them influence in the production and delivery of a drug they fight to get one legally”.
And finally a little relief from the Daily Star. Titled “Who are these sick people?”, it reported that Britain was becoming “a nation of deviants” as 13% of people admitted to spilling tea or coffee over their cereals. . This number comes from research done by cereal brand Kellogg’s.
The Daily Telegraph reports that a “secret” unit set up by the government has been working with social media companies to “restrain critics” of lockdown policies during the pandemic.
Ministers have refused requests by some to take down the posts. The government told the newspaper the unit is “focused on helping them understand reports of misinformation online and attempts to artificially manipulate information”.
The Guardian says a “game-changing drug” can increase breast cancer survival rates – and reduce the risk of recurrence of the most common form by a quarter. According to the article, the “very promising” research was presented at the world’s largest annual cancer conference in the United States. It says the report suggests that a new targeted therapy called Ribociclib could be “transformative”.
“Unions line up for a year of rail strike chaos,” Daily Mail alert, as it says sports fans face rail chaos on Saturday. The newspaper cited the rail industry as saying the industrial action had cost £5bn.
“I’m afraid of being spit on,” are the words of Phillip Schofield on The Sun front after confessing to an affair with a younger colleague.
For 21 years he has been welcomed in the homes of millions of Britons, the newspaper said. Now, he tells it he’s too scared to walk out his own front door.
The writers in both articles remind the reader that the heart of the story is “a person”. The Sun’s Showbiz assistant editor Clemmie Moodie – who interviewed Phillip Schofield – said: “The social media witch hunt must stop.”
At the end of the week I lead with the results of a poll shows that nearly two-thirds of British voters believe Brexit has contributed to rising food prices. The newspaper also said that 57% of those surveyed think leaving the European Union is having a negative impact on the UK economy.
I said “Brexit regret is growing slowly, but not enough to incite” the EU Rejoining movement.
The paper said the gallery, whose patron is the Princess of Wales, failed to explain the omission of what it called “a critically acclaimed 2009 artwork”.
“Finally you listen!” shout the headlines Daily Express – as the newspaper says banks are raising interest rates for savers. It says a building society is offering a typical savings rate of 9% – the highest in 12 years. Financial experts point out that most of the interest rates offered continue to be below inflation.
