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Julian Assange founder of Wikileaks is expected to plead guilty this week to violating US espionage law in a deal that could end his imprisonment in Britain and allow him to return to Australia, US prosecutors said.

Low wages under Tories have pushed 900,000 UK children into poverty, report finds The crisis of poverty that has taken root in the UK over the past 14 years has been laid bare in two reports that reveal the devastating effects low wages and price increases on the lives of 900,000 children. With both main parties proposing tough welfare spending plans, reports have highlighted the link between rising child poverty and slow wage growth under five Conservative governments since 2010 – the slowest growth since the second world war. [https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/jun/25/low-wages-under-tories-have-pushed-900000-uk-children-into-poverty-report-finds] Princess Anne treated for head injury and concussion The Princess…

Holly Willoughby suspect plotted kidnap in dungeon where ‘screams couldn’t be heard for miles’ The man accused of plotting to kidnap and murder Holly Willoughby had made failed kidnap attempts in the past, a court has heard. Shopping centre security officer Gavin Plumb is on trial at Chelmsford Crown Court on charges relating to the This Morning presenter. Details of his alleged kidnap plan have been revealed, which included voice notes in which the 37-year-old discussed using chloroform so the couple ‘can be easily restrained’. [https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/24/holly-willoughby-kidnap-plot-suspect-gavin-plumb-arrives-court-21091777] Jay Slater’s machete gang attack victim speaks out about missing teen A man who…

Tories and Labour under fire from IFS over ‘conspiracy of silence’ on tax The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) criticised the manifestos of both main parties, saying they leave voters “guessing” and casting their ballots in a “knowledge vacuum”. It also accused Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party and the Greens of poisoning the debate around the painful economic decisions ahead with what it described as unattainable pledges on tax. [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/ifs-reform-green-conspiracy-silence-tax-election-b2567661.html] Princess Anne’s injuries after being kicked by horse ‘could be serious’, expert claims  Princess Anne’s injuries after being kicked by a horse on Sunday evening “could be serious”, a royal…

Everything we know about Princess Anne’s injury after being ‘kicked in the head by horse’ Princess Anne has been admitted to hospital after she suffered minor injuries and concussion while out walking on her Gloucestershire estate, Buckingham Palace has said. The Princess Royal, 73, remains in Southmead Hospital, Bristol, “as a precautionary measure for observation” but is expected to make a full and swift recovery. [https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1914675/princess-anne-kicked-by-horse-head-injury] Labour’s plans to ease gender transition are a ‘nightmare,’ warns Kemi Badenoch Kemi Badenoch warned Labour’s plans to make it easier for people to legally change gender will make protecting girls and women a…

Holly Willoughby targeted by security guard’s plan to snatch, rape and murder her, court hears A security guard spent almost two years planning to snatch, rape and ­murder Holly Willoughby, a court heard. Gavin Plumb allegedly plotted to knock out the TV star and her husband with ­chloroform in a night raid at their home. The 37-year-old, who denies the charges, unwittingly shared his plans with an undercover police officer in the US online. Plumb also showed images to a contact of imitation ­firearms and a video of his “kit”, laid out on a bed, including hand and ankle shackles,…

LEADERS’ SHOWDOWN General Election 2024 updates — Sun readers weigh in on Sunak & Keir Starmer as leaders grilled ahead of polling day SUN readers have weighed in on Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer’s pre-election grilling – with both leaders facing off on your key issues. The Labour chief and PM took on questions from Political Editor Harry Cole and our very own readers live from Sun HQ in London Bridge last night. Both candidates to be PM were pressed on a range of issues – but were particularly put to task on immigration and health. [https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/28286594/general-election-2024-nigel-farage-rishi-sunak-keir-starmer/page/2#liveblog-entry-28713023] ‘SNATCH HORROR’…

Tuesday’s front pages have a little more variety than what we’ve seen over the past few weeks – with other domestic topics away from the general election finding themselves as the lead story. 

The tabloids lead on the opening day of a trial of a man accused of plotting to kidnap, rape and murder TV presenter Holly Willoughby. Princess Anne’s accident at home – which has seen the 73-year-old taken to hospital, as well as England’s upcoming Euros match also make the front splash. 

Elsewhere, politics make up the rest of the front pages with the left-leaning newspapers picking up on comments that the IFS think tank has said Labour and Conservative plans to improve public services are “essentially unfunded.” The right-leaning papers offer up their scrutiny of Labour’s plans if they are elected to government on 4 July.

John Stones has hailed Marc Guehi’s impact for England at Euro 2024 as the Crystal Palace defender continues to be linked with some of the biggest clubs in the Premier League. Guehi has started alongside Stones in Germany, forming a solid centre-back partnership and allaying fears England’s defence could be vulnerable following Harry Maguire’s injury setback. The 23-year-old only had 11 caps prior to the start of the Euros but has looked every inch an England player despite the team’s general struggles. Guehi has been linked with Arsenal, Manchester United and Newcastle United in recent weeks and is doing his…

Dominik Szoboszlai has called for a major rule change which would allow medics to ‘immediately’ run onto the field in the wake of Barnabas Varga’s horrendous injury during Hungary’s 1-0 victory over Scotland. There were worrying scenes in Sunday’s cagey Group A contest at Euro 2024 as Hungary forward Varga had to be stretchered off the pitch after a mid-air collision with Angus Gunn in the 68th minute. After Kevin Csoboth found a dramatic 100th-minute winner to eliminate Scotland from the tournament, it was confirmed that Varga was ‘conscious and in a stable condition’ but had suffered a fractured cheek bone and…