Newspaper review

Sunday newspapers

The Sunday papers all report on the imminent release of thousands of confidential US government cables by whistle-blowing website Wikileaks.

The Sunday Times says the UK fears the contents of the secret memos – penned by US diplomats – may affect the safety of UK citizens in Muslim countries.

It warns that those in Pakistan, Iraq, Iran and elsewhere could be targeted over the information that is released.

The Sunday Telegraph says the release of the potentially “embarrassing” documents threatens the UK’s relationship with the US.

The Observer leads with a report alleging that hundreds of patients are dying because of substandard care in the health service.

The paper says the Dr Foster guide exposes 19 English NHS hospital trusts with “alarmingly high” death rates.

The Independent on Sunday focuses on the UN climate change talks in Cancun in Mexico.

It calls for urgent action, but in an opinion piece, Environment Secretary Chris Huhne warns the negotiations will take time to get right.

The Mail on Sunday says the government is planning to make it easier for mothers to breastfeed babies at work.

Companies are testing a scheme where new mothers are provided with a private area for breastfeeding and a fridge for expressed milk.

The Sunday Telegraph says the newly-engaged Prince William has quashed speculation that he could bypass his father and become the next King.

It says the prince has signalled this was not an option he could consider, despite a surge in his popularity thanks to his forthcoming nuptials.

The News of the World is crowing about the success of a science-fiction blockbuster set to open in more cinemas than the Oscar-winning The Hurt Locker.

Gareth Edwards worked on most of the production of his £9,000 single camera alien epic Monsters in his bedroom.

And the Sunday Mirror reports on a couple who have renewed their wedding vows 85 times in just six months.

Mark and Denise Duffield-Thomas won a competition giving them the opportunity to say “I do” in different countries.

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