Newspaper headlines: 'Retaliation is our right' and Starbucks' new boss

Newspaper headlines: ‘Retaliation is our right’ and Starbucks’ new boss

Posted by author August 14, 2024 Football

The headline on the front page of the Metro reads: “Iran tells Starmer in phone call: Retaliation is our right” — Several of Wednesday’s newspapers lead with tensions in the Middle East, after UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer urged Iran to “refrain” from attacking Israel. During a phone call with Sir Keir, the Metro writes, Iran’s new President, Masoud Pezeshkian, told the UK PM that Iran had the “right” to “retaliation”. Fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East have been growing after the recent assassination of senior Hezbollah and Hamas leaders.

The Daily Mirror says the Middle East is “on the brink”, and warns British nationals living in Israel to “get ready to flee”. The paper cites a statement from Downing Street which says ministers are working “to plan for all scenarios to keep British nationals safe” amid rising tensions.

The headline on the front page of the Daily Mirror reads: “Middle East on brink: Get ready to flee” — The Daily Mirror says the Middle East is “on the brink”, and warns British nationals living in Israel to “get ready to flee”. The paper cites a statement from Downing Street which says ministers are working “to plan for all scenarios to keep British nationals safe” amid rising tensions.

A possible plan to evacuate British nationals from Israel is also featured on the front page of the Daily Express. Its main headline, however, focuses on the “victims of a £1bn state pension injustice”. The paper writes that tens of thousands of married women pensioners “missed out on payments” from the state and are yet to receive compensation. Campaigners say it would be “outrageous” to deny them compensation.

The headline on the front page of the Daily Express reads: “Don't blame UK's finances for not fixing pension injustice” — A possible plan to evacuate British nationals from Israel is also featured on the front page of the Daily Express. Its main headline, however, focuses on the “victims of a £1bn state pension injustice”. The paper writes that tens of thousands of married women pensioners “missed out on payments” from the state and are yet to receive compensation. Campaigners say it would be “outrageous” to deny them compensation.

There has been a 40% surge in children on disability benefits, the Daily Telegraph writes. Citing figures published by the Department for Work and Pensions, the paper says claims related to conditions such as ADHD and autism have gone up by 200,000 “since lockdown”. A picture of Brad Pitt and George Clooney having a coffee in bed, in an interview for GQ, is also on the paper’s front page.

The headline on the front page of the Daily Telegraph reads: “40pc surge in children on disability benefits” — There has been a 40% surge in children on disability benefits, the Daily Telegraph writes. Citing figures published by the Department for Work and Pensions, the paper says claims related to conditions such as ADHD and autism have gone up by 200,000 “since lockdown”. A picture of Brad Pitt and George Clooney having a coffee in bed, in an interview for GQ, is also on the paper’s front page.

The Daily Mail leads on “workshy Britain” after Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledged to take action against what the paper calls a “worklessness crisis” in her autumn Budget. Labour have been told to “get a grip”, the paper says, as worklessness is at a “12-year-high”. A picture of Taylor Swift is also featured on the newspaper’s front page, as the star has arrived in London for a set of three shows at Wembley.

The headline on the front page of the Daily Mail reads: “Starmer told: Get a grip of workshy Britain” — The Daily Mail leads on “workshy Britain” after Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledged to take action against what the paper calls a “worklessness crisis” in her autumn Budget. Labour have been told to “get a grip”, the paper says, as worklessness is at a “12-year-high”. A picture of Taylor Swift is also featured on the newspaper’s front page, as the star has arrived in London for a set of three shows at Wembley.

The Financial Times leads with Starbucks’ new boss, after its former chief was ousted in response to “falling sales” and “activist pressure”. The coffee chain’s shares surged 30% following the announcement, the paper writes – whereas the shares at Chipotle, where Starbucks’ new boss has handed in his resignation, fell by more than 10% in New York trading.

The headline on the front page of the Financial Times reads: “Starbucks ousts chief and appoints Chipotle boss after activist pressure” — The Financial Times leads with Starbucks’ new boss, after its former chief was ousted in response to “falling sales” and “activist pressure”. The coffee chain’s shares surged 30% following the announcement, the paper writes – whereas the shares at Chipotle, where Starbucks’ new boss has handed in his resignation, fell by more than 10% in New York trading.

In a special report, the Guardian marks the lives of 50 women killed this year. “A man has been charged over each of their deaths”, the paper writes, adding that a woman dies “at the hands of a man” every three days in the UK. The paper’s front page leads with “cheapflation”, referencing a new study by the Institute for Fiscal Studies which has found that Britain’s poorest households were hit the hardest between 2021-2023.

The headline on the front page of the Guardian reads: “Revealed: how poor paid the price of 'cheapflation'” — In a special report, the Guardian marks the lives of 50 women killed this year. “A man has been charged over each of their deaths”, the paper writes, adding that a woman dies “at the hands of a man” every three days in the UK. The paper’s front page leads with “cheapflation”, referencing a new study by the Institute for Fiscal Studies which has found that Britain’s poorest households were hit the hardest between 2021-2023.

The i newspaper leads with an exclusive story on Elon Musk’s social media platform X, formerly Twitter. The paper says major companies have been “shocked” to learn that their adverts on X “are being run next to far-right content”, including messages about “racist content and misinformation about UK riots”. An exclusive story about “Prince William’s £800,000-a-year secret car showroom” is also on the paper’s front page.

The headline on the front page of the i reads: “Musk's X using far-right hate to sell adverts” — The i newspaper leads with an exclusive story on Elon Musk’s social media platform X, formerly Twitter. The paper says major companies have been “shocked” to learn that their adverts on X “are being run next to far-right content”, including messages about “racist content and misinformation about UK riots”. An exclusive story about “Prince William’s £800,000-a-year secret car showroom” is also on the paper’s front page.

“Get yer kit on!”, says the Daily Star in its leading story, referencing a poll which found people dislike “exhibitionist blokes” who walk around topless in public in the heat. The paper says some think the practice should be banned, and others have called for fines to be introduced.

The headline on the front page of the Daily Star reads: “Put the moobs away - get yer kit on!” — “Get yer kit on!”, says the Daily Star in its leading story, referencing a poll which found people dislike “exhibitionist blokes” who walk around topless in public in the heat. The paper says some think the practice should be banned, and others have called for fines to be introduced.

The Daily Mail uses its front page to call on Sir Keir Starmer to “get a grip” on what it calls “work shy Britain”. It says official figures showing that the number of people who are economically inactive has climbed to a 12-year high are a “major headache” for the government. The paper highlights Conservative claims that plans to strengthen workers’ rights will only make things worse. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has signalled she will announce further measures to help people back into employment when she unveils her budget. The Sun’s editorial argues ministers will need to take a tough line on benefits. It questions whether Labour can “brave the uproar” if they cut welfare or impose new restrictions.

The Daily Telegraph suggests that the Ministry of Defence is facing deep cuts to its budget for modernising the armed forces. The paper says civil servants have been told to reduce research spending by 20%, putting hundreds of jobs at risk. Officials have called the figure “incorrect”.

“Don’t blame UK’s finances for not fixing pension injustice” is the headline in the Daily Express. Campaigners have told the paper that stretched government budgets are no excuse for denying compensation to women affected by changes to the state pension age. Tens of thousands argue they weren’t adequately informed about plans to equalise their age of retirement with men. The government says it “remains committed to ensuring historical errors are corrected” and that “pensioners get the financial support to which they are entitled”.

Reuters Chancellor Rachel Reeves — Chancellor Rachel Reeves

The Guardian highlights research that suggests cheaper food brands saw the biggest price rises during the cost of living crisis. According to the study, the cost of the least expensive groceries rose by more than a third in the two years to last September. Meanwhile the most expensive items went up by 16%. The article says the report, by the Institute for Fiscal Studies, lays bare the disproportionate impact of rising food costs on the poorest households.

“Get ready to flee” is the headline in the Daily Mirror. It leads on previously reported plans to get UK nationals out of Israel, should Iran launch an attack on the country. It says officials are investigating the possibility of putting on emergency flights if commercial jets are grounded.

The front pages of the i and the Financial Times both carry stories about Elon Musk’s social media network X. The i alleges the website, formerly known as Twitter, has been running adverts for major brands alongside far-right posts. X hasn’t responded to the article. The Financial Times says the European Union has accused its digital commissioner, Thierry Breton, of going rogue after he warned Mr Musk against spreading harmful content.

Several papers highlight research that suggests living in Australia could extend your life. The study, published in the British Medical Journal, says people there survive 2 years longer on average than those in the UK. The Times says while it’s tempting to put the difference down to “ice-cold beer and al-fresco shrimp and burger dining”, the likely reason is the healthier lifestyle and better healthcare.