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Sunday newspaper round-up: Tory leadership race, Iran tensions, Patisserie Valerie, British Steel, Nationwide
The Tory leadership contest erupted in acrimony last night as Jeremy Hunt said Boris Johnson did not “deserve” to lead the country unless he answered questions about his “character”. In an astonishing escalation of hostilities, cabinet allies of Hunt claimed that Johnson’s colourful private life meant he was a security risk and vulnerable to blackmail from foreign powers. - The Sunday Times.
Thursday newspaper round-up: Tory leadership race, Woodford fund, CYBG, Bathstore, Adidas, Tesco
Sajid Javid insisted last night that he was staying in the race to become Tory leader to win it as his rivals claimed that he was holding out to be Boris Johnson’s chancellor. The home secretary survived the third round of MPs’ voting to make it through to the final ballots today, which will decide which two will face an election by party members. - The Times.
Sunday newspaper round-up: Tory leadership race, Hong Kong protests, Serco, Babcock, Arriva, Topshop
Boris Johnson’s progress towards Downing Street appeared inexorable last night as his most senior rivals began circling for jobs in his cabinet and a new poll showed that voters believe he is the only leadership candidate who can win the next election. Two of Boris Johnson’s rivals - Michael Gove and Sajid Javid - used interviews with the Sunday Times to issue coded job applications. - The Sunday Times.
Sunday newspaper round-up: Aviva, Hargreaves Lansdown, TSB
The UK’s largest insurer, which has frequently boasted of its family-friendly policies, has pushed out one of its most senior women while she was on maternity leave.
Sunday newspaper round-up: William Hill, Northern, Arcadia, Brexit, Trump and Tory leadership spill
William Hill has held talks with America’s biggest casino owner about a £6bn merger, The Sunday Times can reveal.