Author: News Desk

London – It’s been a busy week of politics, policy and political spats but with the weekend it sight, it’s time to get out and about.

There’s plenty to do this weekend across the UK – wherever you are, just don’t forget your brolly!

WWE and AAA will host their first-ever crossover event, “Worlds Collide,” featuring talent from both promotions, including championship matches.

David Beckham is set to be knighted in the upcoming King’s Birthday Honours list, building on his previous OBE recognition in 2003.

Piyush Chawla, the former India legspinner, announced his retirement after a 20-year career, with his last international appearance in 2012.

The Spanish Grand Prix was anticipated as a pivotal event for Ferrari in the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship.

UK water boss bonuses finally banned amid public anger at sewage scandal The i Paper features this prominently, highlighting its campaign for stricter curbs and calling it a victory “amid public anger at the sewage scandal”. Reform UK’s chairman announced he has quit the party following a row over a burqa ban.

David finally gets knighthood … and Posh to be a lady The Sun says DAVID Beckham is to finally be awarded a knighthood, The Sun can reveal. The footie legend, 50, will become a ‘Sir’ in the King’s Birthday Honours list next week. His Spice Girl wife Victoria will be known as Lady Beckham. Trump and Elon’s falling out makes the front page.

The Financial Times say Reform UK chair Zia Yusuf has resigned from Nigel Farage’s populist party after criticising comments by one of its MPs about burkas, saying that he no longer believes the role is a “good use of my time”. 

Reform civil war over Burka ban The Telegraph reports that Yusuf quit with just ten minutes’ notice to Nigel Farage, saying a “civil war” has broken out.  There’s further coverage of Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s falling out and a report on an NHS shakeup. The paper features an article analysing the “baffling rise” of actress Ana de Armas.

The Guardian leads with Labour’s immediate ban on bonuses for bosses of 10 water companies, citing their role in serious pollution events. The paper notes these executives received £112 million over the last decade, despite record sewage discharges in 2023. Reform UK chair quit in what the paper calls a blow to leader Nigel Farage amid his attempt to professionalise his party. Trump and Musk’s epic meltdown makes the front page of the paper.