Day: 20 March 2025

What’s dominating the UK news today? From domestic politics to international war to a planned massacre in Luton to international football – there’s a lot happening today, so grab a coffee – here’s your daily news breakdown. 

Much of the UK media looks ahead at next week’s Spring Statement which is expected to reveal more cuts – it comes off the back of the government’s plans to slash benefits.

Triple murderer Nicholas Prosper has been sentenced to at least 49 years for killing his family. He had planned a school massacre in a bid to become famous.

An independent review on how gender and sex data is collected has led to several stories this morning as the data is assessed by the media.

The sunshine is here in the UK! Today could be the hottest day of the year so far – but don’t get use to it, rain is set for the weekend.

Donald Trump and his phone call with Zelensky is heavily covered in the UK media this morning.

The EU has introduced a white paper to bolster member states’ defence capabilities, with plans to mobilise up to €800 billion through loans and relaxed fiscal rules amid concerns over US support and Russian aggression.

The Tour de France will make its return to the UK in 2027, featuring both the men’s and women’s races across England, Scotland, and Wales.

Jamie Cooper, 33, escaped from a prison van on the M55 motorway while being taken to court after overpowering escort officers during a medical emergency.

The blobfish, affectionately called Mr Blobby, has been voted Fish of the Year in New Zealand, winning nearly 1,300 out of more than 5,500 votes in an annual poll by the Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust.

President Trump prioritises transactional dealings over ideological loyalties, seeking peace through economic agreements with both Ukraine and Russia.

Teenage boys in the UK, particularly those aged 14 to 17, are being targeted by Nigerian crime gangs using online “sextortion” scams that involve threatening to share sexual images unless payment is made.

Pope Francis no longer requires non-invasive ventilation, indicating improvement in his respiratory condition, as confirmed by the Vatican.

Prince William is visiting Estonia to express the UK’s support for Estonian troops and to reinforce Britain’s commitment to security amid ongoing Russian aggression in the region.

The Malaysian government has granted final approval for Ocean Infinity, a marine robotics company, to resume the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, which disappeared over the southern Indian Ocean in 2014.

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has launched a lawsuit against President Trump’s administration, claiming the cancellation of funding constitutes an unlawful act against appropriated congressional funds.