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New campaign encourages daily use of Welsh Among those support it are Rachael, Non and Emma, the three members of the popular group Eden. They have recorded a podcast where they discuss their experiences using Welsh in their lives and careers. Another supporter of the campaign is Elain Fflur Morris, a senior care worker in Conwy and winner of Social Care Wales’ Caring in Welsh 2024 award. Elain said: “A large percentage of our residents are first language Welsh so it’s important that we respect that and ensure they can communicate in their chosen language. I think that helps them relax and makes…

Was tipped to become president – eliminated immediately Romania’s incumbent prime minister, the pro-European social democrat Marcel Ciolacu, is out of the country’s presidential election, despite being tipped as the winner.

Israel struck south Beirut on Sunday as Lebanese state media reported intense fighting in the border area and Israel’s military said around 250 projectiles were fired at its territory. The heavy exchanges of fire came despite an immediate Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire call from top EU diplomat Josep Borrell while on a visit to Lebanon Sunday. This comes a day after a wave of Israeli strikes that the health ministry said killed 84 people, Israel again struck the capital’s southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold. Deadly strikes also hit the heart of Beirut over the past week, and on Sunday Lebanon said in-person…

What’s on the front page of The National? The main story on the front page of The National this morning – 25/11/2024 – reports Alex Cole-Hamilton – a Scottish Lib Dem – faces criticism after declaring that he will not support any budget containing spending related to Scottish independence. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is criticised for a plan to cut welfare spending, described as “vile and out of touch.” The proposal to reduce the “bulging benefits bill” has been met with public and political disapproval.Tommy Sheppard has said that the polls are not showing what’s really happening in politics, saying that Reform…

What’s on the front page of Metro? The only story on the front page of the Metro this morning – 25/11/2024 – is its own campaign to stop the “epidemic” of violence against women and girls. The paper reports that every 11 minutes on average a woman or girl is killed in their own homes globally, as well as highlighting there has been a 37% increase in crimes committed against them in the UK between 2018 and 2023.

On November 25, 1835, Andrew Carnegie was born into a modest family of Scottish weavers. While still a boy he emigrated with his parents to the States, where he made his fortune in the steel industry. He became the richest man of his time and developed his own personal vision of capitalism (and relations between classes). In the book The Gospel of Wealth, the tycoon explained that it is the wealthiest who have to redistribute their fortunes, financing projects useful to society. Someone accused him of wanting to “wash his conscience” for the conditions in which the workers in his…

What’s on the front page of The Guardian? The main story on the front page of The Guardian this morning – 25/11/2024 – reports on upcoming comments from the chancellor that will “rebuke critics of her tax-raising budget”. The paper says Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to address “disgruntled business leaders” and tell them that no one has suggested an alternative course of action for the government.Families of high-profile British prisoners being held abroad have called on David Lammy to keep to his promise of helping to secure the release of those detained. Lammy had previously promised he would appoint a…

 What’s on the front page of The Independent? The main story on the front page of The Independent this morning – 25/11/2024 – reports on the prime minister’s promise for a ‘zero tolerance’ approach to benefit cheats and a promise to trim £3bn off ‘state handouts’. The paper notes he pledges to boost Britain’s workforce. But not all Labour MPs are happy with his approach as some claim he’s ‘peddling scrounger mythology.’ A large image of flooding across Wales after Storm Bert battered Britain yesterday makes the front splash. The paper notes that a month’s rainfall fell in 48 hours. F1 driver Max…

Festive season more critical than ever for independent firms For key industries, the last three months of the calendar year are known as the “golden quarter” for a reason. Besides the obvious pleasures of catching up with friends and treating loved ones, these weeks are critical for many independent businesses. The profits made between now and the end of December will tide them over in the quieter months of January and February. December takings can make the difference between keeping the doors of an independent business open or not. That is particularly true for shops, bars and restaurants, many of…

Monday’s front pages lead with several domestic and international stories.

Ongoing backlash over the October Budget dominates a handful of front pages with several reporting on the ‘tax raid’ whilst others preview a speech by the chancellor in which she will say she had no choice other than raising taxes.

Several papers look ahead to Friday’s assisted dying vote in the Commons. The Cabinet appears to be split over the vote – but many of the papers are not.

Images of Storm Bert feature on many front pages as streets flood in the UK and at least five people died.

The weekend’s Premier League action dominates the back pages.