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What the papers say – July 8

What the papers say – July 8

The economy, celebrities in court and a sad dog lead the front pages on Wednesday.

Free hospital parking to continue only for certain groups as pandemic eases

Free hospital parking to continue only for certain groups as pandemic eases

The British Medical Association has hit out at the move to reintroduce charges while the pandemic is still being fought.

Ministers lack ‘robust’ plan to ensure future PPE supply, MPs warn

Ministers lack ‘robust’ plan to ensure future PPE supply, MPs warn

The Public Accounts Committee has called for urgent action amid fears of a second wave of Covid-19.

Sunak to unveil £2bn youth unemployment scheme in coronavirus recovery package

Sunak to unveil £2bn youth unemployment scheme in coronavirus recovery package

The Government is facing pressure to assist those who are most vulnerable to the effects of a financial crisis.

Sir Keir Starmer accuses ‘shameful’ Johnson of trying to shift blame on Covid-19

Sir Keir Starmer accuses ‘shameful’ Johnson of trying to shift blame on Covid-19

The Prime Minister had suggested ‘too many’ care homes failed to follow procedures.

Driverless trains would have meant no ‘brave Tube drivers’ during 7/7 bombings

Driverless trains would have meant no ‘brave Tube drivers’ during 7/7 bombings

London mayor Sadiq Khan highlighted bravery shown by drivers after the Prime Minister had floated the idea of driverless trains.

Depp appears to say he gave teenage daughter cannabis as ‘responsible parent’

Depp appears to say he gave teenage daughter cannabis as ‘responsible parent’

The Hollywood actor began three days of cross-examination at the High Court on the first day of his high-profile libel trial against The Sun.

Johnny Depp quizzed on ‘violence’ and drugs on first day of libel trial

Johnny Depp quizzed on ‘violence’ and drugs on first day of libel trial

The actor is suing The Sun’s publisher News Group Newspapers over an April 2018 article which referred to him as a “wife beater”.

Westminster Abbey reopens to visitors this weekend

Westminster Abbey reopens to visitors this weekend

The gothic church in central London will be open to tourists on Saturdays and Wednesday evenings.

Kirsten Oswald elected as new SNP Westminster deputy leader

Kirsten Oswald elected as new SNP Westminster deputy leader

The SNP MP takes on the role after Kirsty Blackman stood down last week, citing the impact of lockdown on her mental health.

Billions of account details being offered to cybercriminals, research warns

Billions of account details being offered to cybercriminals, research warns

A new report by cybersecurity firm Digital Shadows suggests as many as 15 billion account credentials are being traded on criminal forums.

Could TikTok be banned in the UK?

Could TikTok be banned in the UK?

After the US suggested it was considering a ban and India introduced one last week, could the UK also block the social media app?

Met refers itself to police watchdog over sprinter search

Met refers itself to police watchdog over sprinter search

A video if the incident was posted online.

Johnny Depp reflects on ‘very painful’ break-up with Vanessa Paradis

Johnny Depp reflects on ‘very painful’ break-up with Vanessa Paradis

The pair were together for 14 years.

Rishi Sunak to unveil youth unemployment scheme in coronavirus recovery package

Rishi Sunak to unveil youth unemployment scheme in coronavirus recovery package

The Chancellor will allocate funds for six-month placements for some young people.

In Video: Circus stars petition PM for right to reopen

In Video: Circus stars petition PM for right to reopen

The performers argue circuses have greater flexibility to social distance.

Asos and Next drop Boohoo after Leicester factory allegations

Asos and Next drop Boohoo after Leicester factory allegations

Other online retailers, including Zalando and Very.co.uk, have also temporarily suspended the sale of Boohoo items.

Dame Vera Lynn funeral to feature Battle of Britain Memorial Flight flypast

Dame Vera Lynn funeral to feature Battle of Britain Memorial Flight flypast

She will be laid to rest at a private service.

Ukip loses High Court fight with former leader Richard Braine

Ukip loses High Court fight with former leader Richard Braine

A judge has dismissed claims that Mr Braine, and former deputy leader Tony Sharp, were behind a serious data breach.

Driver told passengers to ‘put music on’ as Pc was dragged to death, court told

Driver told passengers to ‘put music on’ as Pc was dragged to death, court told

Henry Long admits the manslaughter of Pc Andrew Harper but denies murder.

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