Year: 2024

The Independent reports Joe Biden’s decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russia with US-made long-range missiles is an “escalation” of the conflict, Moscow said.

The UK is set to follow the US by allowing long-range missiles it has supplied to Ukraine to be fired deep inside Russia, The Guardian reports.

The Metro reports millions of people had their first “icy blast of winter” on the same day it emerged “fuel bills will rise yet again in the New Year”

The Sun reports on the planned protests by farmers saying Jeremy Clarkson is expected to join them in protesting in Westminster on Tuesday.

The Daily Mirror reports a “defiant” prime minister has refused to rule out allowing Ukraine to use British long-range missiles to hit Russia.

Pensioners have hit out at “disgusting” cuts to winter fuel payments amid warnings typical bills are set to rise to £145 a month, the Daily Express says.

The ongoing dispute between farmers and the chancellor over her plans to impose inheritance tax on farms valued over £1 million continues to make the headlines.

Tuesday’s front pages also lend space to the latest in Ukraine as the papers suggest the UK is expected to join the US in letting Ukraine use its missiles to attack Russia.

Several front pages leave room to report on the incoming snow and wet weather barrelling into Britain today, with many people being warned of disruptions to travel.

There are reports on a major IT glitch that affected dozens of British Airways flights on Monday night and reports PM Keir Starmer could clash with Donald Trump over Britain’s new respectful approach to China.

Elsewhere, other domestic stories fill the front pages, whilst the back pages are dominated by English football.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has confirmed plans to use the military to carry out mass deportations of undocumented migrants, marking one of the most ambitious immigration initiatives in U.S. history. On his Truth Social platform, Trump endorsed claims that he would declare a national emergency to mobilise military resources, including the National Guard, to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the effort.  

The European Union has opted not to suspend its political dialogue with Israel after failing to reach a unanimous agreement at a Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Brussels on Monday.  EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell proposed the suspension, citing alleged human rights violations and breaches of international law by Israel in Gaza. However, the measure required the support of all 27 member states and did not achieve consensus.