NEWS
BBC admits attack on Cummings broke rules
The BBC has announced that the presenter of its politics programme Newsnight broke impartiality rules when attacking the prime minister and his chief advisor, Dominic Cummings, in an opening monologue. Emily Maitlis has been widely criticised for her biased speech, raising questions concerning the impartiality of this service – Times
Aid for UK self-employed in doubt despite pledge of ‘parity’ with furloughing – Financial Times
Denied beds, pain relief and contact with their babies: the women giving birth amid Covid-19 – Guardian
‘Biased’ Robert Jenrick backed mogul’s £1bn Isle of Dogs deal – Times
UK’s chief Brexit negotiator admits fishing deal is unlikely by July deadline – Telegraph
Vaping for just a few months puts young, healthy people at risk of oral health problems including gum disease and cancer, study shows – Mail
COMMENT
The Government must show courage and rescue us from lockdown stupor – Liam Halligan, Telegraph
I should never have fallen for Peter Mandelson’s lies – Max Hastings, Times
Landlords take a brutal beating… and the recovery is not going to be easy – Alex Brummer, Mail
