The Daily Mail

Owned by: Daily Mail and General Trust, owned by Jonathan Harmsworth, 4th Viscount Rothermere

Editor: Paul Dacre

Political leaning: Right / far right

Daily circulation: circa 1,490,000

Today’s leading headline: A new chance for Charlie

Today’s Mail picks up on the story of Charlie Gard, the young boy who has been pushing the boundaries of medical law. 11-month old Charlie has mitochondrial depletion syndrome, an incredibly rare disease and has been on life support. His case continues to draw huge amounts of attention both nationally and internationally.

Afterthought: As I have said when we covered the Charlie Gard story in the past, this will be a case that redefines medical law in this area.

The Daily Telegraph

Owned by: Telegraph Media Group, owned by Sir David Barclay and Sir Frederick Barclay

Editor: Chris Evans

Political leaning: Right

Daily circulation: circa. 460,000

Today’s leading headline: RSPCA demands police powers

Today’s Telegraph leads with the news that the RSPCA is “in talks” with “police chiefs and the Government” asking to extend their power. The organisation wants to be able to gain access to gardens, sheds and out-houses without having police officer present.

Afterthought: Strong arguments have been made both for and against this idea. Many feel uneasy with extending what they see as a snooping statuary power. However, others believe that this will allow the RSPCA to seize and protect animals at a faster rate, whilst also not wasting police time and resources.

The Times

Owned by: News UK, Rupert Murdoch’s company.

Editor: John Witherow

Political leaning: Right

Daily circulation: circa. 446,000

Today’s leading headline: Lawyers chase fire victims

Today’s Times leads with the news that law firm Leigh Day touted their business to the survivors of the Grenfell fire immediately following the incident. The paper reports that the North Kensington Law Centre, which is currently helping more than 100 people involved in the fire, are “concerned that families were vulnerable to exploitation”.

Afterthought: Ambulance chasing lawyers are unfortunately a staple occurrence during any major incident. Leigh Day is also famous for citing crime claims against British personal during the invasion and occupation of Iraq.

The Guardian

Owned by: Scott Trust Limited, run by a board with a policy of non-interference.

Editor: Katharine Viner

Political leaning: Left

Daily circulation: circa. 161,000

Today’s leading headline: Stop interfering in American elections, Trump tells Putin

Yesterday’s big G-20 meeting dominates the front cover of the Guardian, who report on the conversation between Trump and Putin. The former asked Putin to stop interfering in American politics and elections during a two-hour private meeting. Putin denied the charges.

Afterthought: At what point does it become impossible to satirise a conversation?

The i

Owned by: Johnston Press, whose CEO is Ashley Highfield, significant ties to the BBC

Editor: Oliver Duff

Political leaning: Centre

Daily circulation: circa. 264,000

Today’s leading headline: Fresh hope for parents of Charlie Gard

Today’s i also covers the news around the Charlie Gard case. The paper states that “after doctors, the Vatican and the White House” intervened, the High Court has been asked to “decide whether the critically ill baby boy can be given experimental drug.”

Afterthought: Charlie Gard’s case has drawn huge amounts of national and international attention. At every turn there seems to be a new twist.

The Daily Mirror

Owner: Trinity Mirror. Its chairman is David Grigson, formerly the chief financial officer at Reuters

Editor: Lloyd Embley

Political leaning: Left

Daily circulation: circa. 716,900

Today’s leading headline: New hope for Charlie

Today’s Mirror also covers the story of Charlie Gard. The paper reports that the High Court is set “to hear fresh evidence on therapy” that will potentially save Charlie. This is his final chance.

Afterthought: Charlie Gard has so far split the medical and judicial community. The outcome of this hearing will directly influence how future cases in this field are handled.

Financial Times

Owner: The Nikkei, which is based in Tokyo.

Editor: Lionel Barber

Political leaning: Centre

Daily circulation: circa. 193,211

Today’s leading headline: Bosses rebuffed on Brexit transition

Yesterday David Davis chaired a meeting with various business leaders, who urged him to consider a soft Brexit which entails keeping the UK in the EU customs union and single market. Today, the Financial Times reports that ministers are lining up to rebuff this approach, prompting fears of a painful transition out of the EU.

Afterthought: The lack of a proper plan seems to be a pivotal point continually ignored by the MPs at the top. Listening to various business leaders who know and understand the economy would in theory be a good plan, but apparently not one embraced in Westminster.

The Sun

Owner: News UK, owned by Rupert Murdoch

Editor: Tony Gallagher

Political leaning: Right / far right

Daily circulation: circa. 1,611,464

Today’s leading headline: Man has baby

Today’s Sun reports with a clickbait title that a man has had a baby. Hayden Cross was mid-way through his transition when he decided to have a child.

Afterthought: A medical first for Britain per the Sun.

Scottish Papers

Daily Record

Owner: Trinity Mirror. Close ties to Scottish Labour.

Editor: Murray Foote

Political leaning: Left / far left although under Foote its allegiances have become more blurred.

Daily circulation: circa. 160,550

Today’s leading headline: Autistic boy of 10 watches burglar smother his mum

Today’s Record reports on the sad news coming out of Mauritius. British expat Janice Farman’s house was broken into by three men. One of the men then killed Farman in front of her ten-year-old autistic son.

Afterthought: Truly awful story, and a waste of a life.

The Herald

Owner: Newsquest

Editor: Graeme Smith

Political leaning: Central / Left

Daily circulation: circa. 29,000

Today’s leading headline: SNP faces diplomatic crisis over stance on Catalan vote

Today’s Herald reports that Scotland’s biggest political party, the SNP, face a crisis over potentially supporting a bid for Catalonian independence. The paper reports that Nicola Sturgeon, the party leader, has been “warned not to jeopardise relations with Spain by backing” the “illegal referendum”.

Afterthought: Spain have been holding this threat over Scotland since the referendum for independence in 2014. They fear that should Scotland secede; the Catalonians will be further encouraged to pursue their independence.