Newspaper headlines: 'Inflation hammer blow' and Russian spy threat
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"A living nightmare" is how the Mirror describes the impact, external of the soaring cost of living on struggling families.
The i says, external it has learned of "mounting concerns" at The Treasury about the failure to drive down inflation more quickly. The paper says the chancellor fears that domestically-generated inflation is higher than anticipated, while global pressures, such as gas prices, are starting to ease.
The Daily Telegraph reports, external Russian spy ships are plotting to sabotage Britain's critical infrastructure. The paper says the "ghost ship" missions are believed to be targeting internet cables, offshore wind farms and connectors carrying electricity and gas pipelines.
The Guardian reports, external that senior officials at the Ministry of Justice are ready to quit if an inquiry clears Dominic Raab of bullying. A Whitehall source has told the paper that a report into the justice secretary's conduct towards civil servants could be released as soon as today. MoJ officials say staff will feel "demoralised" if no action is taken against Mr Raab, who has denied any wrongdoing.
The Times reports, external the government will amend its Illegal Migration Bill to allow ministers to ignore interim injunctions from European judges and UK courts that attempt to stop migrant deportations. According to the paper, the change will be in amendments before the bill returns to the Commons next week.
"Ship hits the fan" is the headline on the front of the Sun, external, which says a campaign has been launched for the Premier League sides Manchester City and Manchester United to change their club badges.
The paper reports that "woke lunatics" think the ships depicted on the crests refer to the slave trade. But it says fans and historians have insisted the vessels are a "proud symbol" of the city's global free trade links.
There is much coverage of this year's BBC Proms programme - which will feature female conductors leading both the first and last night concerts for the first time.
The Daily Mail reports, external on another first - an armless musician playing the French horn with his toes. Felix Klieser, who was born with no arms, will take part in two performances. The paper explains that he plays the horn by balancing it on a tripod and using his left foot to operate the valves.
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