Day: 11 June 2025

Most of Wednesday’s newspaper front pages lead with today’s Spending Review, set to be released this afternoon. The papers lead with the reports already out in press including almost £40 billion reportedly set aside for housing and a massive £86 billion package for science and tech. 

Beyond the spending review, there’s some coverage of the mass school shooting in Austria – with at least 10 dead and many injured. There’s some coverage of Gaza as Greta Thunberg speaks out about being detained and deported by Israel and the UK has issued sanctions against two far-right Israeli ministers for their comments over Gaza. 

Cliff Notes Elon Musk expressed regret over some of his posts about Donald Trump, admitting they "went too far," but did not specify which tweets…

Grab your coffee —it’s time to dive into what’s lighting up the UK news (and beyond) this Wednesday, 11 June 2025.
This morning in London the grey skies are putting in an appearance —and with rain on the way, if you head out, don’t forget your brolly!

The UK news is dominated by the Spending Review which Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out later today. Several big announcements have already been leaked to the press – including billions being spent on a science and tech package.

Elsewhere, the ongoing chaos in LA has a prominent place on news websites and the front pages. The LA major has issued a curfew in a bid to quell the growing violence – which has grown rapidly since Trump sent in the National Guard to deal with what was essentially small protests against immigration raids.

The sports papers react to England’s 3-1 loss to Senegal – with pundits already panicking ahead of next year’s World Cup.

Cliff Notes – Borussia Dortmund reject Chelsea’s €50m offer for Jamie Gittens Chelsea’s €50 million bid for winger Jamie Gittens has been rejected by Borussia…

Cliff Notes – Ed Sheeran reveals intense safety measures taken to protect family after attempted break-in Ed Sheeran has implemented 24-hour security at his Suffolk…

Protests in Los Angeles triggered by intensified ICE immigration raids have entered their fifth day, prompting President Trump to deploy around 700 active-duty Marines alongside 4,000 National Guard troops—despite California officials condemning the move as “illegal” and “authoritarian”.

On June 10, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway imposed targeted sanctions—asset freezes and travel bans—on Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben‑Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for “inciting extremist violence” in the West Bank and making inflammatory Gaza-related remarks.

Cliff Notes Over 3.5 million Switch 2 consoles have been sold globally in just four days, marking Nintendo’s most successful launch to date. The console…

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will introduce a £39 billion, 10‑year investment in social and affordable housing as the centrepiece of a multi‑year spending review, nearly doubling current levels to meet a target of 1.5 million homes.

Jimin and Jung Kook received a hero’s welcome after their discharge from South Korea’s military, marking a step towards BTS’s anticipated reunion.

Two men have been sentenced to life imprisonment for aiding the 2017 murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, with a jury concluding they supplied materials for the car bomb.

At least two fatalities and 36 injuries reported following coordinated bomb explosions targeting police posts in Cali, Colombia.

Jodie Poole highlights her frustration with the NHS, paying £250 for her son’s tooth removal due to a year-long waiting list, expressing concerns about insufficient public service funding.

Luis Díaz’s stunning individual goal gave Colombia an unexpected lead against Argentina in the World Cup qualifiers.

Streaming Availability: The psychological thriller series The Secrets She Keeps, based on Michael Robotham’s novel, is now fully available for UK viewers on Channel 4 after initially airing on BBC iPlayer.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has imposed an overnight curfew from 8pm to 6am to mitigate vandalism and looting, with 23 businesses reportedly affected on Monday night.

Cliff Notes – Reddy or Thakur? Both have work to do ahead of first Test Nitish Kumar Reddy’s performance in England has raised concerns, particularly…

Red Bull Unveils $6.7m RB17 Hypercar at Monaco Grand Prix At the Monaco Grand Prix, Red Bull Advanced Technologies has introduced its stunning RB17 hypercar,…

Manchester United are prioritising the signing of Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, raising their offer to over £60 million amid ongoing negotiations.

Nintendo’s lack of communication regarding DLC for Mario Kart World has led to confusion among fans about its release timeline, with speculation ranging from this year to several years away.

A shooting at BORG Dreierschützengasse high school in Graz resulted in 10 fatalities, including students and a teacher, with 12 others injured.