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What the papers say – October 7

What the papers say – October 7

A wide variety of stories feature across Britain’s front pages on Saturday.

Labour vows to double number of hospital scanners and get tough on developers

Labour vows to double number of hospital scanners and get tough on developers

MPs, delegates and lobbyists gather in Liverpool this weekend for five days of policy debate, rallies and networking at the party conference.

Stark contrast in north-south weather continues throughout weekend

Stark contrast in north-south weather continues throughout weekend

A month’s worth of rainfall is expected to hit parts of Scotland, while temperatures could rise to 25C in southern and central England.

Teenager arrested after man stabbed to death in front of shoppers

Teenager arrested after man stabbed to death in front of shoppers

Keelen Morris Wong, 22, was killed on Coldharbour Lane in Brixton on Tuesday.

Amazon launches first satellites into space

Amazon launches first satellites into space

A rocket containing two test satellites blasted off in Florida as part of a mission to bring fast internet connection to all corners of the globe.

Ex-minister Chris Grayling is latest MP to announce departure at next election

Ex-minister Chris Grayling is latest MP to announce departure at next election

The former transport secretary is among more than 40 Conservatives who have announced they will not defend their seat in a vote expected next year.

Police name teenager stabbed to death in Brighton

Police name teenager stabbed to death in Brighton

A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of the murder after an ‘extensive search’, police said.

118,000 hospital appointments rescheduled during three days of NHS strikes

118,000 hospital appointments rescheduled during three days of NHS strikes

Junior doctors and consultants walked out together for a second spell of co-ordinated industrial action this week.

UK set for biggest tax rise in at least 50 years with £40bn raid – analysis

UK set for biggest tax rise in at least 50 years with £40bn raid – analysis

The Resolution Foundation said taxpayers are set to pay £40 billion a year by 2028.

Sunak says he has never smoked but it is ‘irrelevant’ to proposed crackdown

Sunak says he has never smoked but it is ‘irrelevant’ to proposed crackdown

A new law would stop children who turn 14 this year and those younger from ever legally buying cigarettes or tobacco in England.

Pablo Picasso painting estimated to fetch 120m dollars goes on display in London

Pablo Picasso painting estimated to fetch 120m dollars goes on display in London

The oil on canvas painting from 1932 forms part of the exhibition, The Emily Fisher Landau Collection: An Era Defined.

Trans church minister warns community in ‘greater danger’ after Sunak’s comments

Trans church minister warns community in ‘greater danger’ after Sunak’s comments

During a speech at the Conservative Party conference, Rishi Sunak weighed in on debates about transgender rights.

Met Police officer accused of raping two women ‘shocked’ to be arrested

Met Police officer accused of raping two women ‘shocked’ to be arrested

Giving evidence at Inner London Crown Court on Friday, Edwards said he treated the two women well.

Metropolitan Police leaving vulnerable children at risk, inspectorate warns

Metropolitan Police leaving vulnerable children at risk, inspectorate warns

An inspectorate has urged the force to make ‘urgent improvements’ to its handling of child protection.

Doddie Weir’s son to join Kenny Logan on final leg of 700-mile MND challenge

Doddie Weir’s son to join Kenny Logan on final leg of 700-mile MND challenge

A team has cycled from Edinburgh to Paris ahead of the crunch Scotland v Ireland Rugby World Cup clash.

Dale Vince switches funding from Just Stop Oil to youth vote campaign

Dale Vince switches funding from Just Stop Oil to youth vote campaign

The Ecotricity founder said continued disruption was ‘pointless’ as the Government will not change its stance on North Sea drilling.

Tyrone man jailed in connection with bid to kill police officer

Tyrone man jailed in connection with bid to kill police officer

Gavin Coyle, 46, of Mullaghmore Drive in Omagh, pleaded guilty to IRA membership and providing a car to be used by terrorists.

Green Party outlines ambitions to secure more seats and help cut bills

Green Party outlines ambitions to secure more seats and help cut bills

The party is targeting victories in four constituencies at next year’s general election.

Dublin golf club to seek Irish government support for potential bid to host Open

Dublin golf club to seek Irish government support for potential bid to host Open

It would be the major tournament’s first staging outside the UK.

Angela Rayner to open Labour conference with pledge to ‘make work pay’

Angela Rayner to open Labour conference with pledge to ‘make work pay’

The annual gathering will see thousands of attendees descend on Liverpool.

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