Newspaper headlines: 'Minister for hypocrisy' and 'Pill for weight loss on NHS'

One of the headlines making waves across several newspapers is the resignation of Rushanara Ali as the parliamentary under-secretary of state for homelessness and rough sleeping. The Daily Mail describes her departure as the “Minister for hypocrisy is forced to quit” due to allegations that she ejected tenants from one of her properties, only to re-list it for an additional £700 a month. The i Paper states that Ali decided to step down from her position just 24 hours after the initial story broke, bringing swift action to the scandal.

The Daily Telegraph echoes the sentiment of “rental ‘hypocrisy'” as the reason behind Ali’s resignation, highlighting her statement that she was going “with a heavy heart.” As the focus remains on Ali’s controversial actions, the paper also features a heartwarming story of Guardsman Cherene De Stadler and her daughter Junior Soldier Chloe De Stadler graduating from an army college within weeks of each other. Additionally, the Times reports on the upcoming guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission that will exclude transgender competitors from single-sex sporting competitions.

A potential breakthrough in weight loss treatment is featured in the Daily Express, with the mention of a pill called orforglipron being considered for availability on the NHS next year. Similarly, the Mirror covers the same news under the headline “‘No jabs’ revolution,” emphasizing the confidence of the Mounjaro maker in gaining new drug approval after successful trials. Finally, the Financial Times captures US President Donald Trump ushering in a “new trade era” with tariffs taking effect while the Bank of England lowers interest rates, prompting investors to hold back on predicting further cuts.

The Guardian highlights Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s defiance in taking military control of all Gaza, despite warnings against such actions. On a different note, the Sun reports on the use of prime beach hotels in Bournemouth to house asylum seekers, highlighting the ongoing challenges and controversies surrounding immigration. Lastly, the Star criticizes Fifa for ranking the Lionesses fourth in the world despite their impressive back-to-back Euros wins, sparking debate and frustration among fans

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