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What the papers say – June 22

What the papers say – June 22

What the papers say – June 22

22 June 2023

The missing submersible and Britain’s economy feature on the front pages of Britain’s papers.


Initial bad weather does nothing to dampen spirits of Glastonbury festival-goers

Initial bad weather does nothing to dampen spirits of Glastonbury festival-goers

Initial bad weather does nothing to dampen spirits of Glastonbury festival-goers

21 June 2023

Bouts of heavy rain fell on Worthy Farm throughout Wednesday, as thousands of campers descended on the site


Titanic submersible search intensifies with just hours to save missing people

Titanic submersible search intensifies with just hours to save missing people

Titanic submersible search intensifies with just hours to save missing people

21 June 2023

Those on board Titan, which lost communication with tour operators during a voyage to the Titanic shipwreck, may have just hours of oxygen left.


What is Windrush Day and how will the 75th anniversary be marked?

What is Windrush Day and how will the 75th anniversary be marked?

What is Windrush Day and how will the 75th anniversary be marked?

21 June 2023

The HMT Empire Windrush first docked in England on June 22 1948 at Tilbury Docks in Essex.


‘Bittersweet’ Windrush 75th anniversary marked

‘Bittersweet’ Windrush 75th anniversary marked

‘Bittersweet’ Windrush 75th anniversary marked

21 June 2023

Events will be held at the Port of Tilbury where the Empire Windrush ship arrived on June 22 1948.


Firefighter missing in English Channel during charity swim

Firefighter missing in English Channel during charity swim

Firefighter missing in English Channel during charity swim

21 June 2023

Despite a major search including French and Belgian military helicopters, French authorities confirmed the married father of two was still missing.


Zahawi given green light by anti-corruption watchdog to take up paid second job

Zahawi given green light by anti-corruption watchdog to take up paid second job

Zahawi given green light by anti-corruption watchdog to take up paid second job

21 June 2023

The former chancellor’s appointment comes with conditions applied by the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments.


Day of reflection event hears message of hope from sister of Disappeared victim

Day of reflection event hears message of hope from sister of Disappeared victim

Day of reflection event hears message of hope from sister of Disappeared victim

21 June 2023

Operation Kenova chief Jon Boutcher and scores of families of Troubles victims gathered at Wave in Belfast for the event.


OceanGate runs extremely safe operation, mothership spokesman says

OceanGate runs extremely safe operation, mothership spokesman says

OceanGate runs extremely safe operation, mothership spokesman says

21 June 2023

Questions were raised about the safety of OceanGate, which runs the deep-sea dives to the Titanic, during a press conference in Canada on Wednesday.


Sunak feels ‘deep moral responsibility’ to keep his inflation-cutting pledge

Sunak feels ‘deep moral responsibility’ to keep his inflation-cutting pledge

Sunak feels ‘deep moral responsibility’ to keep his inflation-cutting pledge

21 June 2023

The Prime Minister will look to reassure workers about the pressures being caused by rising prices during an event on Thursday.


Prince of Wales to meet Windrush passengers for documentary

Prince of Wales to meet Windrush passengers for documentary

Prince of Wales to meet Windrush passengers for documentary

21 June 2023

Sir Trevor McDonald, Mel B, Alesha Dixon and Judi Love will also meet members of the Windrush Generation to hear their stories.


Scottish Government to publish further independence papers this summer

Scottish Government to publish further independence papers this summer

Scottish Government to publish further independence papers this summer

21 June 2023

Independence minister Jamie Hepburn has said voters can expect more publications in the Building a New Scotland series.


Second SNP MP to stand down at next election

Second SNP MP to stand down at next election

Second SNP MP to stand down at next election

21 June 2023

Peter Grant MP for Glenrothes and Central Fife has announced that he will not seek re-election.


Alex Scott narrates Disney short film encouraging girls to try football

Alex Scott narrates Disney short film encouraging girls to try football

Alex Scott narrates Disney short film encouraging girls to try football

21 June 2023

The animation also stars England Women players Leah Williamson, Lucy Bronze and Lauren James as Disney-inspired characters.


Calls for cigarette-style health warnings for ultra-processed foods

Calls for cigarette-style health warnings for ultra-processed foods

Calls for cigarette-style health warnings for ultra-processed foods

21 June 2023

Concerns were raised in Parliament about the health impact of such products.


‘Butterfly skin’ girl who sparked Souness charity challenge to receive award

‘Butterfly skin’ girl who sparked Souness charity challenge to receive award

‘Butterfly skin’ girl who sparked Souness charity challenge to receive award

21 June 2023

Isla Grist will be one of many inspiring Scots to receive an award at this year’s Pride of Scotland Awards.


King and Queen’s hopes of winning their first Royal Ascot race dashed

King and Queen’s hopes of winning their first Royal Ascot race dashed

King and Queen’s hopes of winning their first Royal Ascot race dashed

21 June 2023

The Royal Hunt Cup was won by the gelding Jimi Hendrix, named after the legendary 1960s’ musician.


Species recorded in Argentine Sea prompts concerns over planned oil exploration

Species recorded in Argentine Sea prompts concerns over planned oil exploration

Species recorded in Argentine Sea prompts concerns over planned oil exploration

21 June 2023

Shell and BP are among the oil majors who have been granted permission to explore for oil in areas of the North Argentina basin.


Titan submersible: Everything we know about the search mission so far

Titan submersible: Everything we know about the search mission so far

Titan submersible: Everything we know about the search mission so far

21 June 2023

The submersible went missing on Sunday with five people on board.


Coast Guard searching for Titan ‘where noises have been heard’

Coast Guard searching for Titan ‘where noises have been heard’

Coast Guard searching for Titan ‘where noises have been heard’

21 June 2023

Titan lost communication with tour operators on Sunday while about 435 miles south of Newfoundland during a voyage to the Titanic shipwreck.


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