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What the papers say – May 13

What the papers say – May 13

Thursday’s front pages consist of Gaza concerns, the Covid inquiry and Madeleine McCann’s 18th birthday.

Cameron faces grilling over Greensill lobbying role

Cameron faces grilling over Greensill lobbying role

The former prime minister is appearing before two committees of MPs investigating the collapse of the finance firm.

Muslims urged not to ‘drop the ball’ over restrictions during Eid celebrations

Muslims urged not to ‘drop the ball’ over restrictions during Eid celebrations

Mosques have observed strict Covid regulations.

Coronavirus infections fall but concerns remain about variants

Coronavirus infections fall but concerns remain about variants

Boris Johnson has said there is ‘increasing concern’ in the UK about the variant first identified in India.

Poignant message to Madeleine McCann on her 18th birthday

Poignant message to Madeleine McCann on her 18th birthday

A post with the words ‘we love you and we’re waiting for you’ appeared on the campaign’s Facebook page.

Virtual wards and pop-up clinics part of £160m initiative to cut waiting lists

Virtual wards and pop-up clinics part of £160m initiative to cut waiting lists

Figures last month revealed that the number of people in England waiting to begin hospital treatment had risen to a new record.

Robbie Butler rules himself out of Ulster Unionist Party leadership bid

Robbie Butler rules himself out of Ulster Unionist Party leadership bid

The decision means Doug Beattie remains the only contender in the running to replace outgoing leader Steve Aiken.

Tougher sentences planned for predators caught before they abuse children

Tougher sentences planned for predators caught before they abuse children

Would-be child abusers could be sentenced based on the crime they intend to commit, even if they are arrested before any offence.

Heathrow warns flights may be diverted to other airports

Heathrow warns flights may be diverted to other airports

The airport said protocols are in place if the build-up of queues becomes too great as foreign travel reopens.

Stamps issued in memory of Philip

Stamps issued in memory of Philip

The four black and white stamps will be on sale from June 24.

Experience of families key to effective Covid-19 inquiry, say bereaved

Experience of families key to effective Covid-19 inquiry, say bereaved

People who lost loved ones to the pandemic have questions about the vaccine rollout and the Government’s hesitancy to act during the first wave.

Nightingale would be ‘roaring’ about 1% NHS pay offer, says Bonham Carter

Nightingale would be ‘roaring’ about 1% NHS pay offer, says Bonham Carter

The Crown star said the renowned nurse would challenge the offer as a ‘pitiful reflection’ of nurses’ work in the past year.

On the Beach suspends sales of summer holidays amid travel uncertainty

On the Beach suspends sales of summer holidays amid travel uncertainty

The firm’s founder Simon Cooper said the move was a temporary measure.

Edinburgh Art Festival to return

Edinburgh Art Festival to return

The event will be back in the city after coronavirus forced its cancellation in 2020.

Baby Harris hawk born at Leeds Castle

Baby Harris hawk born at Leeds Castle

Staff at Leeds Castle said they are ‘over the moon’ about the new arrival.

BBC apologises to Sir James Dyson over ‘prominent Conservative supporter’ claim

BBC apologises to Sir James Dyson over ‘prominent Conservative supporter’ claim

The broadcaster made the claim in reports over leaked texts between the entrepreneur and the Prime Minister.

William and Kate to lead celebrities during Mental Health Minute broadcast

William and Kate to lead celebrities during Mental Health Minute broadcast

The script for the broadcast has been written by poet, writer and mental health activist Hussain Manawer.

Jo Cox’s sister considers run in Batley and Spen by-election

Jo Cox’s sister considers run in Batley and Spen by-election

Kim Leadbeater said she will be talking to local Labour members about standing in the seat her sister represented.

Son of Ballymurphy victim rejects Prime Minister’s ‘third party apology’

Son of Ballymurphy victim rejects Prime Minister’s ‘third party apology’

John Teggart described as an ‘insult to families’ that Boris Johnson is said to have apologised in a call with Arlene Foster and Michelle O’Neill.

What areas are likely to feature in the coronavirus public inquiry?

What areas are likely to feature in the coronavirus public inquiry?

There are clear policy areas that will face intense scrutiny going forward as the nation looks at what lessons should be learned for the future.

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