Author: News Desk

Yet another Labour plan to go soft on criminals Daily Mail reports that despite promising to build three new prisons the Justice Secretary said it was not possible to ‘build our way out of the crisis’ and unveiled new rules that will see offenders serving sentences of between one and four years only returned to prison for a fixed 28-day period. Tom Cruise on the Cannes red carpet makes the front splash – as does coverage of the Mail’s podcast.

UK government lawyers deny Gaza genocide The National says evidence “does not support” conclusions that a genocide has happened or is happening in Gaza, UK Government lawyers have reportedly argued – despite Labour Minister’s claims that any determination of genocide is for judges to decide. SNP MP Brendan O’Hara quoted the Labour Government’s lawyers in parliament, highlighting how they had undermined previous statements from the UK administration.

Bias Exposure Several of Thursday’s newspaper front pages lead on various stories regarding the latest in Gaza – most of the papers had gone to print before news of Israel’s overnight air strikes, which killed at least 50 people. Online, the coverage is much more thorough, with the latest from the strip.  Daily Star End the Nakba: Workers unite in call for end to 77 years of Gaza catastrophe What the newspaper said Daily Star reports workers across Britain are taking part in a day of action for Palestine tomorrow, demanding an end to 77 years of the Nakba or…

Nina Warhurst addressed a viewer’s misogynistic comment about her skirt, highlighting the issue of unsolicited feedback from men regarding women’s appearances.

Several of Thursday’s newspaper front pages lead on the new government plans to address overcrowding in prisons in England and Wales. Yesterday, Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced plans including early release and building new prisons.

Police are intensifying efforts to locate the mother of three abandoned babies found in east London, appealing for public DNA samples and focusing on 400 targeted homes.

Thursday’s headlines see coverage of the government’s plans to ease the pressure on prisons across England and Wales, as a report says prisons will run out of space by November. The government has announced a series of measures which include early release for some offenders as part of the plans to tackle the overcrowding. The government also announced they will build three new prisons – but despite the dire state of the prison system, the plans still might not be enough to tackle the problem.

The UK economy grew unexpectedly in the first three months of 2025 – a major win for the government, especially the chancellor, who’s been under increasing pressure over the state of the economy and the government fiscal plans. The ONS said the growth was driven by the service sector and production. But the joy might be short-lived, the figures mark the period just before the US imposed tariffs.

More than 40 people have been killed in a wave of intensified Israeli air strikes across the Gaza Strip, according to hospital officials. At least 36 bodies were taken to medical facilities in the south, including 26 killed overnight in Khan Younis, amid continued bombardments.

Rihanna is set to release her new track “Friend of Mine” on Friday, marking her first music release in three years, tied to the upcoming Smurfs film soundtrack.

The UK economy grew by 0.7% in the first quarter of the year, outpacing expectations and marking a stronger start to 2025 than analysts had predicted. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that growth was primarily driven by a resilient services sector, alongside significant gains in industrial production.