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Starmer guts welfare reform to avert defeat in Commons | Wednesday’s newspapers
Wednesday’s newspaper front pages lead with the prime minister’s further concessions on his controversial welfare reforms. The late changes came ahead of the House of Commons vote to avoid an embarrassing defeat. The bill passed by 335 votes to 260.

The UK heatwave and Wimbledon find space on the front pages as tennis stars sizzled in the record-breaking temperatures.

The sports papers look ahead to this summer’s Women’s Euros as the Lionesses prepare to defend their crown.

A report reveals that a catastrophic equipment failure at North Hyde Substation, caused by moisture, triggered a 16-hour power outage at Heathrow Airport, affecting over 270,000 passengers.

Wednesday’s UK news continues to be dominated by the government’s welfare bill after ministers made last-minute concessions to avoid a possible defeat.

The bill passed by 335 votes to 260 – but 49 Labour MPs still voted against the government, while 18 others abstained.

The headlines react to the news that yesterday was the UK’s hottest day of the year so far as Britain battles a second heatwave of the summer. St James’s Park in London saw England’s hottest temperature reach 34.7C. Temperatures are set to cool down across the UK on Wednesday.

Three former senior staff members at the Countess of Chester Hospital have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.

Serhou Guirassy scored both goals for Borussia Dortmund, showcasing his ability to cut through defenders and finish clinically, solidifying his role as a traditional centre-forward.

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Donald Trump has publicly suggested he would “take a look” at deporting Elon Musk, despite the Tesla and SpaceX CEO being a naturalised US citizen.

The Labour government has made major concessions on its flagship welfare reform bill in a bid to defuse an internal rebellion, particularly around Personal Independence Payment (PIP) changes.

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North Korea’s military deployment to Russia provides economic incentives, including fuel, food, and advanced military technology previously restricted due to sanctions.