The key facts
- Guardian: the Jackdaw field will be approved and will account for 6% of North Sea gas production
- Prince Harry told GQ of his desire for reconciliation; his press office denies a dig at William
- Times: Mahmood under pressure over plan to extend the path to settlement from 5 to 15 years; FT: $9bn of credit swaps a week amid AI-sector debt
Jackdaw gas field and the 'climate rebellion'
According to the Guardian, the Jackdaw field will receive approval, which, in the paper's view, demonstrates Prime Minister Andy Burnham's commitment to the North Sea oil and gas industry, but 'threatens to provoke a conflict with climate activists and Labour MPs'. The outlet calls the decision a 'major boost' for the industry: once fully at capacity, the field will provide 6% of North Sea gas production.
Prince Harry on reconciliation with his family
The Sun puts on its front page the 'sensational' interview Prince Harry gave to GQ magazine, in which he expressed hope for reconciliation with his family. In the paper's assessment, the phrase 'Some people don't want this to work out. I want to sort this out' may be perceived as a 'dig at William'. The Daily Express reports that the Duke of Sussex was 'forced to deny a dig at William': the prince's spokesperson said the words 'were absolutely not aimed at his brother or other members of the family'. The Daily Mail calls the interview a 'new Sussex psychodrama' under the headline 'Oh, do shut up, Harry!'.
Mahmood's migration plans under pressure
The Times writes about 'Mahmood's fight to save her migration crackdown': the Home Secretary is being 'pressed' to soften the plan that makes it harder for foreign workers to obtain permanent settlement. According to the paper, Burnham is considering exempting care workers from the proposal to extend the qualifying period for indefinite leave to remain from five to 15 years. Mahmood is expected to formally announce the plans next month, despite objections from more than a hundred Labour MPs.
Badge ban and the report on antisemitism in schools
The Telegraph reports that teachers may be banned from wearing pro-Palestinian badges following a review of antisemitism in schools. Former chief inspector of Ofsted Sir David Bell will present a report on Wednesday on the scale of harassment of Jewish pupils in England; 27 recommendations are expected, including strengthened guidance on political impartiality, especially on geopolitical issues.
Manchester City's deal with Etihad
An i Paper exclusive: Manchester City's owners concluded a rights payments agreement with the council several months before the sale of Etihad Airways' stake, in a deal estimated at £10m a year. The airline signed a 10-year sponsorship contract covering the council-owned stadium, the club's shirt and the campus; the total value is reportedly estimated at £400m.
Pandemic inquiry and care homes
The Independent writes about the inquiry's findings: government failures in social care created an environment in which Covid 'spread like wildfire' among the most vulnerable; the sector was treated 'as an afterthought' during the pandemic, and the then health secretary Matt Hancock's claim of a 'protective ring' around care homes was found to be unfounded. The Mirror calls that claim a 'cruel lie' and reports that around 43,000 residents died after patients were discharged from hospitals into care homes in the first weeks of the outbreak; its headline is 'More shame for Hancock'. The Metro puts Hancock on its front page with the headline 'Hancock and bull'.
The Jackdaw gasfield will be given the go-ahead today, according to the Guardian. The paper says the move signals Prime Minister Andy Burnham's commitment to the North Sea oil and gas industry, but
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The Telegraph says teachers face being banned from wearing pro-Palestine badges following a review of anti-Semitism in schools. It says that Sir David Bell, former Ofsted chief inspector, will detail the scale of abuse suffered by Jewish pupils across England in a report set to be released on Wednesday. He is expected to make 27 recommendations to deal with anti-Semitism in schools and colleges, the paper reports, including strengthening guidance on political impartiality - particularly regarding geopolitical issues.
The front paper of the i Paper is dedicated to its exclusive report that the owners of Manchester City struck a rights payment deal with the council months before they were sold to Etihad Airways in agreement worth an estimated £10m a year. The airline reached a 10-year sponsorship deal for the council-owned stadium - as well as the club shirt and campus - which it says is worth a reported £400m.
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A photograph of singer Gary Barlow leads the Daily Star, which says it was snapped as the Take That frontman was on his way to lunch with a wine expert.
