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How to save money while travelling in London? How to save money in London as a tourist London is a fantastic city to explore and we would highly recommend you visit! But for all the fun and culture London has to offer, the price tag can often be fairly hefty. But with a few savvy tips, it’s possible to save money whilst enjoying all the city has to offer. Here are a few tips for saving money in London as a tourist. The very first major tip is to use public transport. The London Underground (also referred to as the…

Wayne’s message for Rashford: You have to go The back page of the Mirror reports former Man Utd star Marcus Rashford has told Marcus Rashford he should leave Manchester United. Man Utd’s win in last night’s Europa League match makes the back page.

Horror as 67 killed in plane and helicopter crash in Washington The Independent leads on the US air crash that has killed at least 67 people. Rescuers have recovered bodies from the river. The front page notes the US president has blamed the incident on the previous Democratic governments and diversity drives.

Trump blames diversity after 67 killed in US air crash The Times highlights US President Donald Trump’s controversial remarks, in which he blamed diversity initiatives from previous administrations. While acknowledging there was no evidence to support his claim that unqualified individuals had been hired for air traffic control roles, Trump stated, “it just could have been.” This comes just days after he scrapped diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in the military.  

Tenth of farmland axed for net zero The Daily Telegraph reports that more than 10% of farmland will be repurposed for environmental projects as part of the UK’s net-zero strategy, describing it as a “fresh blow to rural life.” The initiative, set to be announced by the environment secretary, includes tree planting, solar farms, and wildlife habitat improvements. The National Farmers’ Union president insists the policy must not “further restrict farmers’ ability to produce the nation’s food.” The paper, along with several others, features a tribute to singer Marianne Faithfull, who has died at 78.  

Fury at Trump’s new low: Shameful “Shameful,” reads The Daily Mirror’s headline, as it condemns Trump’s attempt to link the Washington air disaster to diversity hires. Calling it a “new low,” the paper describes the crash as the deadliest air tragedy in the US since 2001. It quotes a former US transport secretary as saying, “Trump should be leading, not lying.”

Now prove your ‘growth agenda’ isn’t all hot air “Now prove your ‘growth agenda’ isn’t all hot air,” challenges The Daily Mail, as opposition leader Kemi Badenoch pressures the prime minister to approve two North Sea oil projects blocked by Scottish courts. The projects were previously ruled unlawful after Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband withdrew Labour’s legal backing. The paper states that Sir Keir Starmer is now under pressure to overturn the decision and greenlight the projects.   British pop singer Marianne Faithfull – who has died at the age of 78, is pictured on the front splash.

How Vladdy dare you The Sun plays on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s name with its headline “How Vladdy dare you,” following news that the paper’s defence editor, Jerome Starkey, has been issued a Russian arrest warrant. The Sun claims the warrant was issued due to his “fearless coverage” of the Russia-Ukraine war and reports that No. 10 has dismissed the move as “desperate.” Princess Kate features on the front page.

Many of Friday’s front pages focus on the tragic collision between a passenger jet and a military helicopter in Washington, DC, which claimed 67 lives. 

Elsewhere, the front pages cover a variety of domestic stories from domestic violence to the NHS to Nigel Farage’s call for more people to get behind Brexit.


A handful of papers feature images of British pop singer Marianne Faithfull – who has died at the age of 78.

The back pages cover Manchester United’s win in last night’s Europa League – the win means United advanced straight to the Round of 16.

Exclusive: PM urged for a radical rethink of Brexit to boost economic growth as it’s revealed government won’t calculate loss of the UK’s biggest market Starmer accused of having head in the sand over cost of Brexit Keir Starmer has been accused of having his “head in the sand” over Brexit as figures show the UK is conclusively worse off five years after leaving the EU. The prime minister has been urged for a radical rethink of the Brexit reset to drive economic growth as he prepares to open his negotiations at a dinner with EU leaders on Monday. Writing…

Brexit five years on: What was promised vs what we got Five years after Britain officially left the European Union, Brexit is less popular than ever. YouGov polling on Wednesday showed the number of Brits who think leaving the EU was a good idea is at its lowest since the referendum, with just three in 10 saying it was the right decision. Most voters support Britain returning to the EU, with even one in six who backed the UK’s departure now experiencing regret. Brexit five years on: What was promised vs what we got https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-eu-anniversary-leave-starmer-reform-boris-johnson-b2689370.html

A winner is yet to come forward after matching all five main numbers and both Lucky Star numbers in last Friday’s draw UK EuroMillions players urged to check tickets after winner yet to claim £83.4m jackpot A UK lottery ticket holder who won £83.4m in a recent EuroMillions draw is yet to claim their jackpot, it has emerged. Players have been urged to check their tickets after National Lottery operator Allwyn said the winner in last Friday’s draw is still to come forward. The winner purchased their ticket in a retail setting, Allwyn revealed on Thursday, after matching all five…

A ministerial oversight group for the strategy ‘only met four times in three years’ Government efforts in recent years to tackle violence against women have failed, watchdog says  A government strategy to stop violence against women set up in the wake of the killings of Sarah Everard and Sabina Nessa has failed, a watchdog has ruled. Despite spending millions, the victims of violence against women and girls (VAWG) have not had improved outcomes with an “epidemic” of violence spiralling out of control. VAWG is a “significant and growing problem” affecting one in 12 women, the National Audit Office (NAO) said,…

The damning report comes ahead of Labour plans to cut disability benefit spending Disabled Britons suffering ‘unacceptable treatment’ at hands of DWP The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is letting down disability benefit claimants and putting them at risk of greater hardship, a damning new report has found. Customer service across the whole department is also criticised alongside the rising issue of underpayments in the wide-ranging document from the Commons cross-party Public Accounts Committee (PAC). Chaired by Conservative MP Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, the committee make several recommendations to improve the DWP. These include improving call waiting times, better tackling fraud and reducing…

Captain Tom Moore timeline: From NHS hero’s legacy in pandemic to controversy almost five years later Decorated Second World War veteran turned pandemic hero raised £33m for NHS before passing away in 2021 but the foundation set up in his name has been heavily criticised in a watchdog report that also names Captain Tom’s daughter and son-in-law for mismanagement, Joe Sommerlad and Alex Ross report Captain Tom Moore timeline: From NHS hero’s legacy in pandemic to controversy almost five years later https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/captain-tom-moore-covid-fundraising-b2689517.html

Claire Freemantle said she had no memory of the fatal crash Driver bailed for second time after two schoolgirls killed in Wimbledon school crash  The driver of the four-by-four which smashed into a primary school killing two schoolgirls has been bailed for the second time after the Met Police rearrested her. Claire Freemantle, 48, is now due to report to a police station in late April. Her Land Rover Defender smashed through a fence of the Study Prep school in Wimbledon and killed Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau, both 8, as they celebrated the last day of the summer term…

The BBC has apologised to staff who felt ‘unable to raise’ their concerns All the allegations made against Russell Brand More details have emerged into the allegations about Russell Brand’s behaviour, after several women accused him of sexual misconduct while he was at the height of fame. The BBC has now apologised to staff as part of review into the presenter’s conduct, which found that a number of people “felt unable to raise” their concerns. It found that when he was a presenter for BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music between 2006 and 2008, he was viewed to have “great…

John Prescott’s funeral – latest: Starmer joins mourners as Reeves vows Heathrow third runway within decade John Prescott’s funeral – latest: Starmer joins mourners as Reeves vows Heathrow third runway within decade Sir Keir Starmer and Labour ministers have begun to arrive at Lord John Prescott’s funeral. More than 300 family members, friends and colleagues have been invited to Lord Prescott’s service at Hull Minster. Lord Prescott, who served as deputy prime minister under Sir Tony Blair between 1997 and 2007, died on November 20 last year aged 86 in a nursing home where he had been living with Alzheimer’s.…

Everything you need to know about the Heathrow debate – which spans over two decades The history behind Heathrow’s third runway debate – and who’s against it Rachel Reeves delivered a landmark speech this week, promising economic growth across all regions of the UK. Speaking in Oxfordshire, the chancellor pledged a slate of new development projects – including a third runway at Heathrow Airport. Discussions about the expansion of London’s busiest airport date back to 2003, when its owners first sought approval for the third runway. Over 20 years later, Labour has got behind the project as the government invites…

“The culture of routine overspending without consequences is over”, Wes Streeting has warned, as he unveiled a new, trimmed-down mandate for the NHS. Wes Streeting takes NHS mandate ‘back to basics’ as health secretary wages war on overspending  “The culture of routine overspending without consequences is over”, Wes Streeting has warned, as he unveiled a new, trimmed-down mandate for the NHS. The health secretary, who said he will bring the health service “back to basics”, warned that the “NHS must learn to live within its means”. His new targets include cutting waiting list times, improving access to GPs and dentists…

Ofcom said its latest research revealed most people do not need letter delivery six days a week Royal Mail set to ditch some Saturday deliveries in new shake up Royal Mail is set to shake up its delivery service after Ofcom put forward new plans. Ofcom proposes ending Saturday deliveries for second-class mail, in a move that could save Royal Mail millions annually. The regulator, after a consultation, believes this change won’t compromise needs while maintaining six-day-a-week first-class deliveries. This move could save Royal Mail between £250 million and £425 million yearly. Royal Mail set to ditch some Saturday deliveries…

Thursday’s front pages report on the chancellor’s backing of an expansion to Heathrow airport. Some editorials suggest the third runway will be an economic headache whilst others take a more optimistic tone, suggesting the chancellor is reviving the economy.

Many of the front pages feature an image of US actress Renee Zellweger who was in London at the Premiere of Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.

The back pages lead on how the English clubs fared in last night’s Champions League matches. Liverpool lost but they still finish at the top of the table, Arsenal and Aston Villa are through to the last 16.

Manchester City made a comeback after going 1-0 down and are through to the playoffs.

UK politics – live: Anger as Reeves’ support for third Heathrow runway sparks climate backlash Chancellor Rachel Reeves has prompted fury with the growth plan she unveiled, including backing for a third runway at Heathrow Airport and for new roads, as well as sweeping away environmental protections in planning. Shaun Spiers, executive director at think tank Green Alliance, warned against “growth at any cost”, saying: “The economic case for bigger airports and new roads is highly questionable, and it’s crystal clear that pushing ahead with these will fly in the face of the UK’s climate targets.” UK politics – live:…

Buyers rush to complete sales ahead of 1 April stamp duty changes Housing market has strongest start in three years — see how your area fared The UK housing market has seen its strongest start in three years, with new sales agreements up 12 per cent in the four weeks to 24 January, compared with the same period last year, according to property website Zoopla. This surge in activity comes as the number of homes for sale also increased 10 per cent year-on-year. Zoopla has said this could be driven by buyers aiming to complete purchases before the April 1…

East West Rail project could be catastrophic for barbastelle bats, Cambridgeshire County Council warns Rachel Reeves backs East West Rail scheme despite fears for bats and newts  A rail route backed by chancellor Rachel Reeves – who played down consideration of bats and newts in development – has been fraught with fears it will wipe out bats and their habitats. Cambridgeshire County Council this month warned of a potentially catastrophic effect on barbastelle bats of the East West Rail project, a new rail link between Oxford and Cambridge. The scheme could be “unacceptable” and have a “catastrophic” impact on their…