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What the papers say – April 11

What the papers say – April 11

The fresh round of junior doctors’ strikes dominates the front pages.

Childcare costs force one in four UK parents to quit work or education

Childcare costs force one in four UK parents to quit work or education

More than 7,000 parents and carers with children under the age of seven were questioned for global children’s charity Theirworld.

Heavy rain and gales forecast for parts of UK

Heavy rain and gales forecast for parts of UK

The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for wind, covering western and southern areas, from Tuesday.

Joe Biden visits to mark 25th anniversary of Good Friday Agreement

Joe Biden visits to mark 25th anniversary of Good Friday Agreement

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will meet the US president when Air Force One touches down in Northern Ireland.

Patient safety fears as junior doctors begin four-day walkout

Patient safety fears as junior doctors begin four-day walkout

An estimated 350,000 appointments, including operations, could be cancelled this week due to the strike.

Alec Baldwin will not have to appear at court in person for preliminary hearing

Alec Baldwin will not have to appear at court in person for preliminary hearing

The Hollywood actor faces two charges of involuntary manslaughter over the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in October 2021.

Starmer recommits to campaign blaming Sunak for living costs

Starmer recommits to campaign blaming Sunak for living costs

The Labour leader told his shadow Cabinet in a memo to ‘relentlessly’ expose the Government’s failures ahead of May’s local elections.

Parliamentarians write to ask US to drop extradition proceedings against Assange

Parliamentarians write to ask US to drop extradition proceedings against Assange

Labour MP Richard Burgon organised the letter, which has been given the support of MPs and members of the House of Lords from six parties.

Joe Biden ‘very excited’ about Ireland trip, White House says

Joe Biden ‘very excited’ about Ireland trip, White House says

US President Joe Biden will deliver a speech at a cathedral to which his ancestors sold bricks.

King’s horse may race on coronation day after season debut win

King’s horse may race on coronation day after season debut win

The King and Queen Consort’s racing manager, John Warren, says the couple may watch the 2000 Guineas on TV after the coronation if Slipofthepen races.

Almost four million calls to NHS 111 dropped amid long waits – analysis

Almost four million calls to NHS 111 dropped amid long waits – analysis

Some 3.7 million calls to the helpline – equivalent to more than 10,000 a day – were abandoned, research shows.

First-time buyers’ mortgage bills up by £500 a month, Labour says

First-time buyers’ mortgage bills up by £500 a month, Labour says

It is pitching itself as the party of home ownership in the run-up to the May local elections.

Amanda Holden part of choir coaching line-up ahead of Coronation Concert

Amanda Holden part of choir coaching line-up ahead of Coronation Concert

Choirmaster Gareth Malone and actress Rose Ayling-Ellis will also be mentoring the singers.

Police force deny scolding by Braverman over seizure of golliwog dolls from pub

Police force deny scolding by Braverman over seizure of golliwog dolls from pub

A source close to the Home Secretary said her unhappiness at the incident had been passed on to the force.

Postcard thought to be earliest discussing sinking of Titanic up for auction

Postcard thought to be earliest discussing sinking of Titanic up for auction

It was written at 5pm on April 16, 1912, just 36 hours after the Titanic had sunk.

Gardai inspect Louth GAA grounds ahead of Biden arrival

Gardai inspect Louth GAA grounds ahead of Biden arrival

Dublin’s famous Phoenix Park will be closed to facilitate a visit between the US and Irish presidents.

Kirsty Young and Huw Edwards among presenters of BBC’s coronation coverage

Kirsty Young and Huw Edwards among presenters of BBC’s coronation coverage

The broadcast will cover the lead up to the Westminster Abbey service, the ceremony itself and the return procession to Buckingham Palace.

Violence against police at dissident march in Londonderry condemned

Violence against police at dissident march in Londonderry condemned

A police Land Rover was attacked by youths throwing petrol bombs in the Creggan area on Easter Monday.

Protesters clash with museum security guards in dinosaur display

Protesters clash with museum security guards in dinosaur display

Two Just Stop Oil protesters have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to cause criminal damage.

Mother of two British-Israeli girls also dies after attack in West Bank

Mother of two British-Israeli girls also dies after attack in West Bank

The death of Lucy Dee comes a day after the funeral of her daughters Rina, 15, and Maia, 20.

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