What the papers say - June 22
A variety of stories make the front pages on Friday - from a Brexit warning by Airbus to the impending Heathrow expansion vote.
The Times reports that aerospace company Airbus is on the brink of becoming the first big manufacturer to pull investment from Britain in the wake of Theresa May's stalled Brexit negotiations.
The paper says the firm is looking to move production to China, the US or elsewhere in Europe because of worries that EU safety certifications will not apply from March next year and uncertainty over customs checks.
Tomorrow's front page: Airbus prepares to take flight #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/xFrATQlEbR
-- The Times of London (@thetimes) June 21, 2018
The Prime Minister is also under pressure over the looming Heathrow expansion vote, The Guardian says, with international trade minister Greg Hands stepping down in protest at the Government's plans.
His announcement also increased pressure on Boris Johnson, another critic of the proposals, to stand by his principles and vote against the plans, the paper adds.
Friday's GUARDIAN: "May and Johnson under pressure as Heathrow expansion vote looms" #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/QE1Ubw1Xeb
-- Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) June 21, 2018
Meanwhile, the Daily Telegraph reports on comments by the US ambassador that Britain needs to shed its "defeatist attitude" on Brexit and take inspiration from Donald Trump in negotiations.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph: 'Drop the defeatism on Brexit, says the US' #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/ywWrCDI3E0
-- The Telegraph (@Telegraph) June 21, 2018
And the i leads on revelations that the House of Commons spent more than £2.4 million on non-disclosure agreements with employees over the last five years.
Friday's i - "Commons pays out millions to gag staff" #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/2hOt58KRbT
-- Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) June 21, 2018
The Daily Mail reports that nearly four million EU migrants will be allowed to stay permanently in the UK after Brexit, while the Metro says it will cost just £65 and three questions to live here.
Friday's @DailyMailUK#MailFrontPagespic.twitter.com/iJ9NroTM1t
-- Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) June 21, 2018
Friday's METRO: "£65 (And Three Questions) For EU To Live Here" #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/T2YT4JFSMD
-- Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) June 21, 2018
Elsewhere, both The Sun and the Daily Star lead on the death of former Love Island contestant Sophie Gradon.
Tomorrow's front page: Former #LoveIsland star Sophie Gradon killed herself after battling anxiety and cash fears, say pals https://t.co/D0aqf4QNn2pic.twitter.com/WdzpDgZNRE
-- The Sun (@TheSun) June 21, 2018
Friday's Daily STAR: "Love Isle Girl Troll Hell" #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/2Q8ri9gogS
-- Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) June 21, 2018
The Daily Mirror carries an interview with the daughter of a nurse who tried to expose the Gosport War Memorial Hospital scandal.
Tomorrow's front page: My mum blew the whistle but was bullied out - 100s could have been saved#tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/aMJTtY14qxpic.twitter.com/2RkKI2DEiP
-- Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) June 21, 2018
And the Financial Times reports that the Bank of England's chief economist voted to raise interest rates, stoking expectations of an increase in August.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times UK edition for June 22https://t.co/9FAaHBeZ6opic.twitter.com/CP9bvN9kPW
-- Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) June 21, 2018