Welcome to today’s news bulletin. I’m your host Rusell Miller, and here are the top stories making headlines on this Monday, August 14th.

1. Lucky Escape for Sleeping Baby After Car Hits Campsite Tent in West Wales: A dramatic incident unfolded on a campsite in west Wales as a car crashed into a tent, injuring nine people, including two in serious condition. The Daily Mirror calls it a “hols tent horror,” showcasing a chilling image of the flattened tent. Fortunately, a sleeping baby in the tent had a lucky escape.
2. Exam Results Concerns for Lower-Income Students: As A-level and GCSE exam results are eagerly anticipated later this month, The Guardian reports that students from lower-income households might face adverse effects due to the return to normal exam grading. The Social Mobility Foundation suggests that these students could be disproportionately impacted by adjustments made during the Covid-19 pandemic.
3. Inflation Set to Rise, Impacting State Pensions: The economy takes center stage as the i newspaper warns of an upcoming rise in inflation, slated for September. This could have a substantial impact on the 2024 state pension pot, potentially boosting it by hundreds of millions of pounds.
4. Brexit Boosts British Manufacturing: The Daily Express highlights a positive development post-Brexit, with a quarter of businesses reportedly bringing manufacturing back to Britain. This shift could mark a significant step in the country’s economic recovery.
5. Cross-Border Healthcare Trends in Wales: The Daily Mail brings attention to a growing trend in Wales, where an increasing number of people are seeking treatment in hospitals across the border in England, potentially indicating challenges within the Welsh healthcare system.
6. Charities Criticize Delay in Examining Pandemic’s Effect on Children: The Daily Telegraph reports that prominent charities, including Save the Children UK and the NSPCC, have voiced concerns about the delay in examining the pandemic’s impact on children. They are urging the Covid Inquiry to prioritize this critical aspect of the crisis.
7. Renters Face Hazardous Living Conditions: The Independent sheds light on the shocking conditions faced by renters, revealing sometimes deadly hazards in their homes. This calls attention to the urgent need for improved rental housing standards.
8. Russia’s Oil Earnings Surge: The Financial Times turns its focus to Russia, revealing that companies in the country are reaping higher profits from crude oil sales than previously recognized. This surge is attributed to inflated shipping costs.
9. Harry Kane’s Transfer Could Impact Future National Team: The Sun delves into the world of football, speculating that England captain Harry Kane’s fourth child, born in Germany following his transfer to Bayern Munich, could potentially have the option to play for the German national team in the future.
10. Weather Outlook: The Daily Star brings a positive forecast, predicting warmer

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