Saturday’s UK newspaper front pages: 4 November 2023

Saturday’s UK newspaper front pages: 4 November 2023

Daily Mail

The Daily Mail serialises a book by Nadine Dorries that claims a small number of senior Conservative figures have been secretly controlling the party’s leadership. One of those identified is Dougie Smith, who ran a sex party company 20 years ago.   

The Sun

The Sun reports the Manchester City player Ruben Dias has been secretly dating the Love Island star Arabella Chi for a month.

The Guardian

The Guardian leads on news that Israel has ruled out a ceasefire with Hamas until all hostages taken during the 7 October attack are freed.

The Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph says the BBC is facing a crisis over a £1.7bn pension bill for on-screen talent and executives. According to the paper, the national broadcaster is locked in a legal battle attempting to reduce payouts.

The Times

The Times leads on concerns Britain’s Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis has expressed about pro-Palestinian protesters “standing alongside” Hamas-supporting extremists.

Daily Express

Rishi Sunak’s call for pro-Palestinian marches on Armistice Day to be banned is the lead story in the Daily Express. 

Daily Star

The Daily Star reports that a fifth of Britons are deeply concerned about their hair, with 6% so anxious they won’t even leave the house.

Daily Mirror

The Daily Mirror splashes on the news that Zara Aleena’s murderer Jordan McSweeney has had his jail term cut by five years.

FT Weekend

The FT Weekend leads on news that hope is building the US economy is heading for a “soft landing” amid rallying stocks and growing job numbers. A “soft landing” means reducing inflation without causing a recession.

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