The Papers: Europe ‘losing battle’ against Russia’s ‘hybrid’ war and ‘Oh chute!’

Monday’s front pages open with warnings about Europe’s security and Britain’s economy, alongside a lighter story about a skydiving miracle. The Financial Times reports that intelligence officials believe Europe is “losing the battle” to stop Russia’s “hybrid” war against the continent. Experts say last month’s failed drone attack on Leipzig airport should have served as a “wake up call”. Moscow denies involvement.

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losing the battle

The Daily Telegraph reports that the British Chambers of Commerce wants the pension triple lock scrapped to help Britain’s “ailing economy”. The group represents more than 65,000 firms and says the savings could help tackle youth unemployment.

The Times leads with the claim that “Just 1% of asylum pleas” are genuine. An anonymous whistleblower described as a Home Office official told the paper that asylum seekers from certain countries use the “same script”. The Home Office says claims are assessed individually and that procedures exist to test their credibility.

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ailing economy

The i Paper highlights former Labour cabinet minister Lord Blunkett’s call for Andy Burnham to “find the money to fund end-of-life care”. Almost 300 MPs and peers support a campaign for more hospice funding, with hospices facing a £745 million gap. The Department of Health says it will continue supporting them.

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wake up call

The Daily Telegraph also reports that Wimbledon plans to resist the “scourge of the tennis influencer” after distractions at the US Open, including bright photography lights and noise during points. Meanwhile, the Telegraph and Times report that a Connecticut museum has acquired red leather sofas formerly used by visitors to London’s National Gallery. The sofas were sold after being judged a fire risk and difficult to clean, but the Wadsworth Atheneum displayed them with the caption, “your seat awaits”.

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find the money to fund end-of-life care