What the papers say – September 15
Saturday’s papers present a mixed bag, with Brexit making the front pages alongside advice on the use of technology, a Church-led rescue effort for Wonga and a lottery win.
The Times leads with revelations in a new book which suggest MI6 officers thought Labour leader Michael Foot was a paid informant for the Soviet Union.
Saturday’s TIMES: “MI6 believed Michael Foot was paid Soviet informant” #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/X1QzOYAXhY
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) September 14, 2018
The Daily Telegraph carries a suggestion from a Government adviser that adults should set an example for their children and leave their mobile phones downstairs at night.
Saturday's Daily Telegraph front page: 'Parents, turn off your phones at night' #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/Y9Xj9xQczQ
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) September 14, 2018
Wonga leads The Guardian, with the paper reporting the Archbishop of Canterbury will launch a rescue effort for the company’s loan book after the lender collapsed.
Guardian front page, Saturday 15 September 2018: Church leads bid to buy Wonga loans to help poor pic.twitter.com/dg2qBVGOQH
— The Guardian (@guardian) September 14, 2018
The Financial Times leads with Brexit, with the paper reporting Labour will vote against Theresa May’s blueprint for Britain leaving the bloc.
Just published: front page of FT Weekend, UK edition, Saturday 15 September https://t.co/NGhY793cVipic.twitter.com/4k8Q73Bqzi
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) September 14, 2018
The i reports on a “breakthrough” from British scientists which could help identify people at risk of heart disease or a stroke.
i Weekend: “Heart attacks breakthrough by British scientists” #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/wLVZLtVIvX
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) September 14, 2018
Meanwhile, the Independent leads on NHS managers being told they need to clamp down on what has been deemed “alarming” levels of bullying by patients.
Tomorrow's @independent front page #tomorrowspaperstoday To subscribe to the Daily Edition https://t.co/XF8VnDpHYFpic.twitter.com/yxOdfRvwnA
— The Independent (@Independent) September 14, 2018
The Daily Mirror tells the story of Darren Donaghey who won £1 million on a £5 lottery scratchcard.
Tomorrow's front page: The luckiest man in the world#tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/9Cd0kcvMQHpic.twitter.com/Y0126I1KiZ
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) September 14, 2018
The Sun leads with what it calls the “fastest Strictly curse” after Lee Ryan was pictured out with his dance partner.
Tomorrow's front page: Lee Ryan cosies up with dance pro after just one week of #Strictly rehearsals https://t.co/BiNR6mmc6opic.twitter.com/8x1lienERZ
— The Sun (@TheSun) September 14, 2018
And the Daily Mail reports on a campaign being launched by the Duchess of Cambridge to help disadvantaged youngsters.
Saturday’s Daily MAIL: “Kate: My Mission To Rescue Children At Risk” #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/z2lwumWStu
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) September 14, 2018
Elsewhere, the Daily Express leads on reaction after the Big Lottery Fund said it would stop funding The Silver Line.
Saturday’s Daily EXPRESS: “Lottery Snub To Esther’s Charity” #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/0CubVHtzA7
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) September 14, 2018
And the Daily Star carries three stories of what it says are police officers being unfairly treated, under the headline “It’s PC Madness”.
Saturday’s Daily STAR: “It’s PC Madness” #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/m2xsPF4wqc
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) September 14, 2018