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Trump targets governor as unrest spreads The Times says Donald Trump has said that California Governor Gavin Newsom should be arrested amid protests over Trump’s immigration crackdown. Newsom has said he will sue Trump for sending in troops and escalating a very calm situation. The chancellor’s winter fuel U-turn also makes the front pages as does speculation over how much funding will be available for police in Wednesday’s spending review.

LA protests: Governor set to sue Trump The FT reports on the LA protesters as California Governor Gavin Newsom says he will sue Donald Trump for sending in the National Guard to deal with the protests. The paper also reports that hedge funds are circling several French companies facing “painful restructurings” as they struggle with high levels of debt.

California to sue Trump for using National Guard as violence spreads The Independent leads with two stories: the chancellor’s U-turn on winter fuel payments and the ongoing clashes between protesters and the National Guard in Los Angeles – as the California governor says he will sue Trump for sending in the troops and escalating the situation.

Tuesday’s newspapers are dominated by the news that Chancellor Rachel Reeves has U-turned on her scrapping of winter fuel payments for roughly 9 million pensioners. Those pensioners will now again be eligible before this winter – it’s unclear if pensioners who missed out will be able to get the money backdated.
On Wednesday, Reeves will unveil her spending review, with speculation rife across the papers, critics are asking just who is paying for all this.

California set to sue Trump as unrest spreads – Tuesday’s front pages report on the ongoing unrest across California which is spreading across other US cities. The clashes between protesters of the immigration crackdown and the US National Guard are making international headlines as California says it will sue the US President for escalating the protests by sending in troops.

Tuesday’s newspapers lead with the U-turn on the winter fuel payments cut. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that she would restore the payment to more than three-quarters of pensioners who initially lost out after the government cut the payment last year. The move was widely condemned across the political spectrum, and the reversal has been widely welcomed – regardless of the paper’s political leanings. 

Cliff Notes The UK’s jobless rate rose to 4.6% in April, marking the highest level since July 2021 and surpassing earlier peak predictions for 2023. Payrolled employment saw a notable decline of 109,000 in May, the largest monthly drop in five years, linked to new business tax increases. Average weekly earnings growth eased from 5.5% to 5.2%, remaining above inflation rates but indicating a weakening labour market amid rising costs for businesses. Jobless rate above predicted peak as budget tax hikes kick in | Money News . The UK’s jobless rate ticked up to 4.6% in April while payrolled employment…

Cliff Notes – Man United release Victor Lindelöf, Christian Eriksen, Jonny Evans Manchester United confirmed the release of Victor Lindelöf, Christian Eriksen, and Jonny Evans, marking the end of their contracts with the club. The club is in discussions with goalkeeper Tom Heaton regarding a potential new deal, while several young players have also departed. United are actively seeking to offload additional players and have secured the signing of Matheus Cunha, with an increased offer for Bryan Mbeumo. Man United release Victor Lindelöf, Christian Eriksen, Jonny Evans Manchester United have released long-serving players Victor Lindelöf, Christian Eriksen and Jonny Evans,…

Cliff Notes – Country Star Conner Smith kills 77-year-old pedestrian in traffic collision Conner Smith, 24, was involved in a traffic incident on June 8, resulting in the death of 77-year-old Dorothy Dobbins, who was crossing the road in a marked crosswalk. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department reported that Smith showed no signs of impairment, and no charges have been filed as the investigation continues. Smith expressed condolences to Dobbins’ family and is cooperating fully with authorities regarding the ongoing investigation. Country Star Conner Smith kills 77-year-old pedestrian in traffic collision Conner Smith has hit and killed a pedestrian in…

Good morning! ☕ Let’s grab a coffee and dive into the headlines for Tuesday, 10th June 2025. The skies are grey over the UK this morning, but sunshine is expected to soon return – so get ready to soak up the rays once again. But for now, let’s catch up on the latest news dominating the UK this morning.

As expected the UK news is heavily focused on Wednesday’s spending review – with announcements being made early, including the winter fuel payment reversal and the threshold being raised to include more pensioners.

The government has also confirmed a £14 billion investment to build a nuclear power station in Suffolk as part of a wider £113 billion infrastructure investment. The new build will create thousands of jobs and eventually provide power to more than 6 million homes.