What the papers say – September 14
Two Russian men accused of the Salisbury poisonings feature on the front pages of several newspapers on Friday.
In an interview with state-funded news channel RT, Alexander Petrov and Ruslan Boshirov said they made a weekend visit to Britain to see Salisbury Cathedral and were victims of a “fantastic fatal coincidence”, the Daily Telegraph reports.
Prime Minister Theresa May accused Moscow of “insulting the public’s intelligence” after the men’s claims, the paper adds.
Friday's Daily Telegraph front page – 'May: Salisbury denial is an insult to our intelligence' pic.twitter.com/S4amhJTH2a
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) September 13, 2018
The Metro runs with the headline “For your spires only” as it reports that the suspects’ story attracted widespread ridicule.
Friday’s METRO: “For Your Spires Only” #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/7sxrNgzFOy
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) September 13, 2018
An image of the two men features on the front of The Guardian, which reports on Downing Street calling the interview “lies and blatant fabrication”.
The paper leads on a warning from Bank of England governor Mark Carney that the impact of a no-deal Brexit could be as catastrophic as the financial crisis a decade ago.
Guardian front page, Friday 14 September 2018: Carney: no-deal Brexit could be as disastrous as financial crash pic.twitter.com/yANuruyzbp
— The Guardian (@guardian) September 13, 2018
The Archbishop of Canterbury features prominently on the fronts for a second day running, with the Daily Mail reporting that he faced accusations of hypocrisy after it emerged the Church of England had invested in Amazon.
Friday's @DailyMailUK#MailFrontPagespic.twitter.com/DjlRi5fLGs
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) September 13, 2018
The Times reports that the church also advises its parishes to issue zero-hours contracts to workers despite his attack on them during a speech this week.
The paper leads on another warning by the Bank of England, that house prices would fall by 35% over three years after a chaotic no-deal Brexit.
The two men accused of carrying out the nerve agent attack in Salisbury, who identified themselves as Ruslan Boshirov and Alexander Petrov, told the Russian broadcaster RT that they were tourists#skirpal#sailisbury#tomorrowspaperstoday@AllieHBNews@hendopolispic.twitter.com/SCwAbmhrUG
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) September 13, 2018
Mr Carney told ministers the bank would not be able to avert a crisis by cutting interest rates, and that inflation and unemployment would rise, the Financial Times says.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times UK edition Friday September 14 https://t.co/8RVQ4KSpSKpic.twitter.com/tZaTUaO7Ki
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) September 13, 2018
Meanwhile, the i says the Government will consider lifting EU limits on Britain’s GM research after Brexit.
UK open to 'GM food revolution' after Brexit. Friday's @theipaper front page #tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers#skypapers#farmingpic.twitter.com/cOHeeODmqA
— Tim Alden (@timaldi) September 13, 2018
The Sun says fast-food fans face having to pay a plastic tax on cups for soft drinks and shakes.
Tomorrow's front page: McDonalds and other fast food restaurants face 25p plastic tax https://t.co/M9paoph8fVpic.twitter.com/zRD3zpjBeZ
— The Sun (@TheSun) September 13, 2018
And the Daily Express claims that huge sums of taxpayers’ money have been spent on “worthless” modern art.
Friday’s Daily EXPRESS: “Your Cash Wasted On ‘Junk’ Art” #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/MTioihaXUg
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) September 13, 2018
Elsewhere, the Daily Mirror leads on an investigation into life in North Korea.
Tomorrow's front page: Inside Kim's Korea#tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/rX3eY7xgKHpic.twitter.com/UxXgBOFF7f
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) September 13, 2018
And the Daily Star says one of Britain’s top soap actresses has revealed her torment over losing custody of her children.
Friday’s Daily STAR: “Soap Star Begs: Give Me Back My Kids” #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/5iJyCHyBQr
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) September 13, 2018