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Wednesday’s newspaper headlines pick up on claims of a possible miscarriage of justice in relation to the infamous Lucy Letby case. Letby is serving 15 whole-life orders for killing seven infants but a group of neonatal experts say they died from natural causes or “bad medical care.”

Politics makes the front pages as the prime minister promises to get tough immigration, and Donald Trump’s tariffs on China are met with a probe into US tech companies.

Princess Kate is pictured on many of the newspaper front pages as she joined a class on a school trip o the National Portrait Gallery.

Six Nations rugby leads the back pages as England prepare to face France.

London is a city steeped in royal history, offering travellers a chance to immerse themselves in the grandeur of the British monarchy. 

London is the greatest city on the face of the earth (no we’re not being biased), every year, tens of millions of international visitors come to the city, making it one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. 

PM won’t back EU in trade war The Times reports that Sir Keir Starmer has made it clear that Britain will not side with the EU in a potential trade war with the US. Starmer emphasised that avoiding conflict with the UK’s most important allies is in the nation’s “vital interests.” However, the looming threat of tariffs has cast a shadow over his efforts to reset relations with Brussels. NHS is withholding the Nottingham report to protect the killer’s privacy.

Rayner to set rules on Islam and free speech The Daily Telegraph leads with Labour’s Angela Rayner announcing the creation of a council on Islamophobia, with former Tory attorney general Dominic Grieve poised to lead it. The council will advise on an official definition of anti-Muslim discrimination and provide guidance to ministers on addressing the issue. Trump halts Mexico tariffs as nations bow to Trump’s ‘strongman diplomacy’ reports the paper.

What a time to be crawling back to the EU! The Daily Mail accuses Sir Keir of “crawling back to the EU,” noting that despite Trump’s threats of a trade war, the Prime Minister was seen seeking closer ties with Brussels at a palace banquet. The paper suggests a growing tension between maintaining strong US relations and rekindling European partnerships post-Brexit. The Lucy Letby case makes the front page.

Dangerous fool who put lives at risk The Metro’s headline, “Dangerous fool who put lives at risk,” refers to former soldier Daniel Khalife, who has been jailed for 14 years for spying for Iran and escaping prison. Judge Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb condemned Khalife for exposing special forces personnel to “serious risk” out of a “selfish desire to show off.” Reports from the Grammys make the front page.

World Cancer Day: Kate: Get back to nurture The Daily Mirror front page features a touching photo of the Princess of Wales, taken by her son Louis, released to mark World Cancer Day. A celebrity story sits at the top of the page, whilst a report on a 15-year-old boy being stabbed to death at school also makes the front page.

Cancer Day Tribute: Say Trees Mummy! The Sun’s headline, “Say trees mummy,” captures Kate standing atop a fallen tree trunk, while the Mirror’s “Kate: Get back to nurture” highlights her advice on coping with cancer.   The front page also reports on the Kanye West stunt at the Grammys.

Several papers look at the reaction to the Trump tariffs after the US president agreed to delay tariffs against Canada and Mexico for one month.

The business newspapers assess the state of the markets following the tariffs pause, as well as discussions about what sort of tariffs could be introduced to the EU.

The UK’s relationship with the bloc is assessed on several front pages, with clear politically motivated headlines. Several right-leaning papers suggest the prime minister is dragging Britain back into the EU and dissecting Brexit.

The tabloids feature images of Princess Kate, who marked World Cancer Day with a newly released picture taken by her son Prince Louis.

Crime in the UK, The Grammys and football also feature. The back pages report on last night’s Premier League match.

EU warns Trump: We will not be bullied European leaders are also on edge, with The Telegraph highlighting threats of retaliation if the EU faces similar tariffs. The front page reports on the changes to the Ofsted ratings. The paper says parents are “bewildered” by the plan to replace one-word reviews of schools with at least 40 points of comparison.

French tell UK to eat humble pie on Brexit The Times claims that French President Emmanuel Macron will tell UK Labour leader Keir Starmer that his attendance at an EU summit signals the failure of Brexit. An unnamed diplomat told the paper, “In a complicated world, the UK will obviously be closer to Europe.”   Russians suspected of hacking into Starmer’s personal email says the front page.

1,600 crimes linked to OnlyFans The Daily Mirror reveals that more than 1,600 alleged crimes tied to the adult content platform OnlyFans have been reported to police over the past five years. These include cases of rape, blackmail, and child abuse. OnlyFans has stated that proof of consent has been required from all performers in explicit videos since 2020. PM Starmer is featured on the front page as he lays out a school plan to end the writing off of working-class kids.

Vlad’s drone kills Brit boy soldier The Sun shares the tragic story of 18-year-old James Wilton, a volunteer soldier from Huddersfield who was killed by a Russian drone just minutes into his first mission in Ukraine. Wilton, who had no prior military experience, had flown from Manchester to join Ukraine’s foreign legion. A US volunteer was also seriously injured in the attack. Arsenal’s 5-1 win over Man City in last night’s Premier League match makes the front page.

Struggling businesses to pay price of Starmer’s Brexit reset The Daily Mail warns against “anti-democratic surrender” in its editorial, criticising plans to align the UK with EU net-zero policies, which could raise costs for British energy and manufacturing firms.  The paper says PM Keir Starmer is seeking to link Britain to the EU’s green scheme.

Red card for Ofsted reforms The Metro adds that the sister of Ruth Perry, a headteacher who took her own life after her school was rated inadequate, has criticised the new colour-coded rating system as a “rehash of a dangerous system.”

Donald Trump’s new tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico are making headlines, with fears of economic fallout and retaliation. The newspapers also speculate when tariffs for the EU and possibly the UK will come into effect.

Several papers call for the UK to move closer to the US now Trump has returned to the White House whilst other papers suggest moving closer to the EU.

Proposed changes to Ofsted school inspections in England are under fire, with headteachers and unions calling the new system “worse than the old one.”

The back pages are dominated by Arsenal’s 5-1 win over Champions Manchester City.

You Traitor The Sun on Sunday splashes with the headline “You Traitor,” revealing that Traitors winner Jake Brown was confronted by his wife after meeting with a female work colleague multiple times. The story has sparked a mix of sympathy and gossip, with readers weighing in on the reality star’s personal life. England and ex-Man City player Kyle Walker has arrived in Milan, becoming the newest edition to AC Milan.

Police file raises new doubts over Letby guilt The Mail on Sunday claims a “bombshell revelation” in the Lucy Letby case, suggesting the jury may have been misled over key evidence. The story reveals that during the initial investigation into suspicious incidents at the Countess of Chester Hospital, Letby was off duty for 10 out of 28 incidents. Cheshire Police have stated that their primary focus remains on the affected families and ongoing investigations.

Chinese viewed Duke of York as ‘useful channel’ The Sunday Times delves into newly-released court documents suggesting that China viewed Prince Andrew as a “valuable communication channel.” The files reveal that MI5 questioned the Duke of York’s most senior aide about his relationship with alleged spy Yang Tengbo, adding another layer of intrigue to the ongoing scrutiny of the royal’s connections.

PM eases rules for illegal migrants The Sunday Telegraph leads with the government’s plans to reverse legislation used to block illegal migrants from obtaining British citizenship. The new Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill aims to overturn laws introduced by the previous Conservative government, including measures that allowed for scientific age checks on asylum seekers. The move has sparked debate over the future of the UK’s immigration policies. An image of Israeli hostages returning home makes the front page.

Crackdown on A.I. child abuse The Sunday Mirror leads with a stark warning about the rise of AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery. The government is introducing new laws to tackle the growing threat, with Labour pledging to clamp down on the content after a shocking 300% increase in cases in 2024 compared to the previous year. The front page says farewell to Linda Nolan.

Brexit contract for IT firm at centre of Post Office scandal Taxpayers will foot a £67m bill after ministers extended a post-Brexit contract with the controversial firm at the heart of the Horizon IT scandal, The Independent can reveal. A large image of the plane crash in Philadelphia makes the front page – the second plane crash in the US in recent days.

Sunday’s front pages are made up of a variety of domestic and international news. Lucy Letby and AI fears are amongst the most popular stories on the front pages, as are the latest developments with Prince Andrew and his connection to an alleged spy – as well as new revelations about his friendship with Jeffery Epstein.

On the international front, several papers lead with images of Israeli hostages being freed as well as the plane crash in the United States.

The front pages also leave room to report on Ireland v England in last night’s Six Nations, coverage which is continued on the back pages. But the back pages are mostly dominated by football news, with reports Marcus Rashford is set to go on loan to Aston Villa.

Police say the car involved failed to stop at the scene of the crash in Walthams Place in Pitsea Two children killed in hit-and-run in Essex cul-de-sac as police arrest man and woman Two people have been arrested after two children were killed in a crash in a residential cul-de-sac in Essex. A boy and a girl died in the incident in Walthams Place in Pitsea, near Basildon, on Saturday at about 6.25pm. Essex Police said the car failed to stop at the crash. A man and a woman have since been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and failing to stop…