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| Newspaper review: 'Predators' join police and 'king of the bungle' | Newspaper review: 'Predators' join police and 'king of the bungle' |
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| Most of the papers splash on prominent photos of former Health Secretary Matt Hancock, who has agreed to join the cast of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! But the Times leads with a report which found police forces accepted new recruits despite vetting turning up "damning information" about some of them. One person was recruited despite having previously been a pimp, the paper says. | Most of the papers splash on prominent photos of former Health Secretary Matt Hancock, who has agreed to join the cast of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! But the Times leads with a report which found police forces accepted new recruits despite vetting turning up "damning information" about some of them. One person was recruited despite having previously been a pimp, the paper says. |
| The Daily Mail also leads with the story, noting that some officers accused of misogynistic and corrupt behaviour were able to transfer between forces without their vetting information being passed on, while others were hired without ever meeting bosses for a face-to face interview. | The Daily Mail also leads with the story, noting that some officers accused of misogynistic and corrupt behaviour were able to transfer between forces without their vetting information being passed on, while others were hired without ever meeting bosses for a face-to face interview. |
| The Guardian splashes with an image of a beaming Matt Hancock, but its lead story is more sobering. The paper reveals that under a reasonable worst-case scenario being prepared for by the government, the UK could face severe challenges to energy supplies, with some disruption lasting up to a week. In response, the government said it was responsible to plan for all potential scenarios. | The Guardian splashes with an image of a beaming Matt Hancock, but its lead story is more sobering. The paper reveals that under a reasonable worst-case scenario being prepared for by the government, the UK could face severe challenges to energy supplies, with some disruption lasting up to a week. In response, the government said it was responsible to plan for all potential scenarios. |
| "King of the bungle" is the Metro's take on Mr Hancock's decision to enter the jungle. In royal news, the paper accuses the makers of the Netflix show The Crown of hitting "a new low" amid reports the series will feature Princess Diana's infamous BBC Panorama interview with journalist Martin Bashir. | "King of the bungle" is the Metro's take on Mr Hancock's decision to enter the jungle. In royal news, the paper accuses the makers of the Netflix show The Crown of hitting "a new low" amid reports the series will feature Princess Diana's infamous BBC Panorama interview with journalist Martin Bashir. |
| The Daily Express reports on "fury" over Mr Hancock joining the reality show, saying the former health secretary faced an "angry backlash" from Covid-bereaved families. Elsewhere, it reports the Duchess of Sussex said her husband was left stumped by the UK citizenship test. She made the comments on her new Archetypes podcast. | The Daily Express reports on "fury" over Mr Hancock joining the reality show, saying the former health secretary faced an "angry backlash" from Covid-bereaved families. Elsewhere, it reports the Duchess of Sussex said her husband was left stumped by the UK citizenship test. She made the comments on her new Archetypes podcast. |
| Most of the tabloids lead on Mr Hancock's decision to enter the jungle. The Sun notes that the MP - who has had the Conservative whip suspended - will miss dozens of votes while on the show and will continue to pocket his £84,144 salary. It splashes with a page-length image of Mr Hancock in full jungle attire. | Most of the tabloids lead on Mr Hancock's decision to enter the jungle. The Sun notes that the MP - who has had the Conservative whip suspended - will miss dozens of votes while on the show and will continue to pocket his £84,144 salary. It splashes with a page-length image of Mr Hancock in full jungle attire. |
| The Mirror accuses Mr Hancock of having "no shame" and leads with comments from Covid-bereaved relatives who have accused him of "cashing in" on his record as health secretary during the pandemic. | The Mirror accuses Mr Hancock of having "no shame" and leads with comments from Covid-bereaved relatives who have accused him of "cashing in" on his record as health secretary during the pandemic. |
| And the Star leads with a striking image of Mr Hancock's face superimposed onto a grub. The paper jokes that the insects of Australia are "disgusted" at the prospect of coming across Mr Hancock in one of this year's bushtucker trials. | And the Star leads with a striking image of Mr Hancock's face superimposed onto a grub. The paper jokes that the insects of Australia are "disgusted" at the prospect of coming across Mr Hancock in one of this year's bushtucker trials. |
| Meanwhile, the Financial Times reports that some of the world's largest energy companies have posted record profits amid soaring prices. Saudi Aramco raked in over $42bn in the last quarter, as US President Joe Biden accused some firms of "profiteering" at consumers' expense. | Meanwhile, the Financial Times reports that some of the world's largest energy companies have posted record profits amid soaring prices. Saudi Aramco raked in over $42bn in the last quarter, as US President Joe Biden accused some firms of "profiteering" at consumers' expense. |
| The i leads with reports that Bank of England bosses are preparing to hike interest rates in a bid to fight inflation. The move could see some mortgage holders face an additional £880 in annual repayments. | The i leads with reports that Bank of England bosses are preparing to hike interest rates in a bid to fight inflation. The move could see some mortgage holders face an additional £880 in annual repayments. |
| The Daily Mail leads with what it calls the "bombshell report" on police vetting procedures, saying there are "thousands" of corrupt officers on the streets of England and Wales. | |
| It says some of them have convictions for serious offences, yet they still managed to join up. According to the paper, a neo-Nazi was recruited by Scotland Yard, despite featuring in a video for a banned far-right group two days before he applied. The former probationary officer had lied on his application and vetting form. | |
| The Times also leads on the story. It says one person was recruited despite having previously been a pimp. | |
| In an editorial, the paper says the "shocking" report on the recruitment of officers must lead to reform. "Trust in the police - fundamental to a civilised society - is eroding," it says, adding: "The priority of chief constables throughout the country must be to restore it." | |
| According to the the Daily Telegraph, NHS bosses are seeking up to £7bn in extra funding to tackle backlogs. | |
| The paper says more than seven million people - one in eight of the population - are on waiting lists in England for NHS treatment and tests. It says Rishi Sunak is set to prioritise health spending while other departments face funding cuts. | |
| The Guardian leads on a report that the government has "war gamed" emergency plans to cope with energy blackouts lasting up to seven days, amid growing fears over supplies this winter. | |
| The paper says it's seen documents which warn that - in a "reasonable worst-case scenario" - all sectors, including transport, food and water supply, as well as communications and energy, could be "severely disrupted" for a week. | |
| In response, a government spokesperson says that "as a responsible government", it's right it plans "for all potential scenarios". | |
| The i warns of a new "hike" - of £881- for average tracker mortgages, because of an expected rise in interest rates tomorrow. | |
| The paper believes the Bank of England will put up rates to 3% - the highest level since the 2008 financial crash - in an attempt to dampen inflation. | |
| It also says some people emerging from five-year fixed deals will need to pay £400 extra a month. However, the paper says mortgage brokers are "hopeful" that new deals will get cheaper early next year. | |
| The Financial Times says that "bumper earnings" by major oil companies are raising pressure on them to help ease the cost of living crisis. It says the prime minister and the chancellor are looking at extending windfall taxes on oil groups, after Shell's bumper profits and yesterday's BP results. | |
| And Matt Hancock's decision to join "I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!" is widely derided. | |
| "The Man with No Shame," declares the Daily Mirror. The Daily Express talks of "fury" among Covid-bereaved families, while the Daily Mail says the former health secretary faces uproar from voters and his party. | |
| The Metro calls him "king of the jungle". | |
| But Mr Hancock tells the Sun he thinks "it's a great opportunity to talk directly to people who aren't always interested in politics". | |
| "You've gotta feel sorry for the bugs", says the Daily Star. | |
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