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The front page of Birmingham Mail this morning, 15-04-2025, reports on the Birmingham bin strike as union members overwhelmingly voted to reject yesterday’s deal. There are fears of a potential health crisis and fears the strikes could extend beyond the city. Brum’s rats are dancing in the streets

The front page of The Sun this morning, 15-04-2025, leads with a picture of Katy Perry floating in space after the American pop star was part of an all-female flight on Blue Origin. Elsewhere, the paper reports on an exclusive poll about the state of the county – with the paper’s readers saying they believe the country is going in the wrong direction. I kissed the ground and I liked it

Cliff Notes Victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal are encouraged by campaigner Sir Alan Bates to pursue legal action due to ongoing compensation delays, with forecasts suggesting claims may not be completed until November 2027. The government contests this timeline, asserting that claims are being settled at an accelerated pace, with 76% of claims reportedly resolved by March. Administration problems persist across multiple compensation schemes, leading to undervalued offers and additional legal challenges, prompting calls for a potential judicial review. Sir Alan Bates urges victims of Post Office scandal to take govt to court over compensation delays | Money…

The front page of The Times this morning, 15-04-2025, reports on the British Steel crisis, looking at the role the Labour MP Ed Miliband has played in bringing the UK closer to Beijing. The Blue Origin space crew are pictured on the front splash as Katy Perry was amongst the celebrities that jetted into space. Miliband signed up to close ties with China on energy

The front page of The Independent this morning, 15-04-2025, reports on the UK’s British Steel crisis, Katy Perry going into space, and Rory Mcllroy winning The Masters. The front splash also reports on those who were charged over election date betting. Race to keep steel furnace alive fuels China trade row

Just a few days after the government used emergency powers to take British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant under its control, there are now calls for a review into Chinese investment in UK infrastructure amid claims the Chinese owners intentionally tried to sabotage British Steel to force the UK to depend on Chinese imports instead. 

Katy Perry goes to space – and no one is happy about it! There is heavy coverage of the backlash facing the all-female Blue Origin space flight yesterday, which saw Katy Perry and other celebrities go to space. On the front pages, the coverage is heavily focused on Perry’s reaction to the trip, whilst online (and more recent) publications report on the trip with scepticism, suggesting the trip was a “publicity stunt” and a waste of time and money when instead, real female astronauts should have been sent. There has also been a lot of negative reactions from celebrities who, like the journalists, question why Katy Perry – and the other Hollywood stars – was given a seat on this flight.

As dawn breaks across the globe, today’s top international stories reveal the shifting tides of power, policy, and protest. From rising diplomatic tensions to domestic reform debates in the Sudan crisis, Hamas-Israel ceasefire and US-UK trade tensions, top the billing today, as we break down the key facts of each story and how leading global media are framing the headlines. It’s a cool start to the day in London 12°C after a week of sun, sunny and crisp in Paris at 16°C, overcast in New York at 9°C, sweltering heat in Dubai at 32°C, and brisk but bright day in…

Yesterday, Unite members voted to overwhelmingly reject a deal to end the Birmingham bin strike, calling the offer inadequate. Some publications see it as a humiliation for the Labour government after pleading with members to take the offer amid fears of strikes spreading around the country as well as a potential health crisis. 

Cliff Notes – Judas Priest drummer Les Binks dies aged 73 Les Binks, former drummer of Judas Priest from 1977 to 1979, has passed away at the age of 73, with the band expressing their deep sadness over his death. Binks contributed to the band’s influential albums, including Stained Class and Killing Machine, and was known for his unique drumming techniques and precision. Prior to joining Judas Priest, Binks worked with notable acts such as The Animals and Deep Purple, and later returned as a guest in 2022. Judas Priest drummer Les Binks dies aged 73 Former Judas Priest drummer,…