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What the papers say – March 31

What the papers say – March 31

Thursday’s papers predominantly focus on the ‘biggest maternity scandal in the history of the NHS’ which uncovered the deaths of hundreds of babies.

Passengers left ‘stranded’ for days at Heathrow by technical glitch

Passengers left ‘stranded’ for days at Heathrow by technical glitch

‘I’m stranded at Heathrow with no accommodation and a flight two days away,’ one woman told PA.

Food safety watchdog takes next step in regulating CBD market

Food safety watchdog takes next step in regulating CBD market

No food products containing CBD – found within hemp and cannabis – have yet been authorised for sale in the UK, despite them being widely available.

Tesco pledges to remove all peat from bedding plants by 2023

Tesco pledges to remove all peat from bedding plants by 2023

The supermarket chain is cutting its use of the material by 95% across its UK bedding plants range from Monday to reduce its carbon footprint.

Almost half cannot identify bowel cancer signs – poll

Almost half cannot identify bowel cancer signs – poll

Bowel cancer UK raised concerns over a lack of awareness of symptoms.

Tory MP coming out as trans should prompt more ‘respectful’ conversations

Tory MP coming out as trans should prompt more ‘respectful’ conversations

LGBT+ Conservatives patron said his party was divided over the issue and needed to stop avoiding it.

New Ofcom chair Lord Michael Grade to appear before DCMS select committee

New Ofcom chair Lord Michael Grade to appear before DCMS select committee

The peer may be asked questions on the selection process for his role, online safety and sanctions on Russian media.

What should I do now I cannot get free Covid tests?

What should I do now I cannot get free Covid tests?

Your questions answered on the Government’s Living with Covid plans.

Machine Gun Kelly: I want to tell Hawkins’ children their father was a great man

Machine Gun Kelly: I want to tell Hawkins’ children their father was a great man

The US rapper, who met Hawkins two days before his death, said the drummer was ‘such a beautiful soul’ and that he was ‘lucky to know him.’

London mansion of David and Victoria Beckham broken into

London mansion of David and Victoria Beckham broken into

The famous couple were reportedly at home at the time of the burglary.

Vladimir Putin’s advisers scared to tell him the truth, says British spy chief

Vladimir Putin’s advisers scared to tell him the truth, says British spy chief

The head of Britain’s GCHQ spy agency said Russian troops were short of weapons and low on morale.

Government under pressure from Labour and economists on cost of living squeeze

Government under pressure from Labour and economists on cost of living squeeze

Labour will launch its local election campaign on Thursday with analysis that households will be £2,620 worse off.

Thousands of women report feeling unsafe at night

Thousands of women report feeling unsafe at night

The Metropolitan Police said it has received 3,272 reports of people feeling unsafe in the capital since September.

British Airways flights from Heathrow delayed or cancelled after technical issue

British Airways flights from Heathrow delayed or cancelled after technical issue

Dozens of flights from Heathrow’s Terminal 5 were delayed by up to five hours on Wednesday.

Snow, hail, ice and cold set for parts of England and Scotland

Snow, hail, ice and cold set for parts of England and Scotland

A Met Office yellow weather warning for ice states that ‘snow and hail showers could lead to icy surfaces, with possible travel disruption’.

Queen presents honours to Philip’s loyal aides at special private investitures

Queen presents honours to Philip’s loyal aides at special private investitures

The monarch received staff who devoted years of service to her beloved husband the day after she gathered in Westminster Abbey in remembrance.

Tories becoming an English nationalist party, says DUP MP

Tories becoming an English nationalist party, says DUP MP

DUP MP Ian Paisley Jr said he felt the days were ‘long gone’ since he had trusted a politician.

EV chargers should be just as important as petrol stations, says MP

EV chargers should be just as important as petrol stations, says MP

Sir Bill Wiggin noted the Government has already invested heavily in developing a network of fast chargers across the UK.

Former Thames Valley Police officer pleads guilty to misconduct in public office

Former Thames Valley Police officer pleads guilty to misconduct in public office

Oliver Perry-Smith will be sentenced on April 29.

Man charged over security alert in Belfast

Man charged over security alert in Belfast

A 40-year-old man will appear in court on Thursday charged with a number of offences.

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