Author: News Desk

Lions in talks to play France The Telegraph back page reports that it is understood that talks between the Lions and the Fédération Française de Rugby have accelerated in recent weeks to the point where this is being explored in France as a viable option for the inaugural women’s tour in 2027 and two years later ahead of the men’s series against the All Blacks. Trent Alexander Arnold is pictured on the back page amid speculation that the star is set to join Real Madrid.

This time we know it’s for real The back page of the Daily Star leads on news that Liverpool and England star Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to leave the Premier League for La Liga – joining up with fellow England player Jude Bellingham at Real Madrid. The paper reports Maguire was axed by Thomas Tuchel due to poor performance at club.

England’s countdown to World Cup – We’re being Kaned The back page of the Daily Mirror reports on England skipper Harry Kane saying football chiefs are not listening to exhausted players amid burnout fears ahead of the World Cup. Harry Maguire was not included in Thomas Tuchel’s first squad due to poor form at the club level. Real Madrid are eyeing up signing Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Reeves hunts growth in economic gloom Western Mail reports Reeves will acknowledge she needs to go “further and faster to kickstart growth as she scrambles for savings to help balance the UK’s books without hiking taxes. Wales scored a VERY Late goal last night to salvage a point in their World Cup qualifier match.

Scottish Labour MP slammed for benefits comments The National says a Scottish Labour MP has been slammed after telling a constituent he is “proud” of the UK Government’s attempts to get people off benefits.  The backbencher insisted that Labour would rescue the “broken” benefits system “from the jaws of Tory callousness and mismanagement”.

Rachel Reeves exclusive: My Mission The Daily Mirror has an exclusive interview with Rachel Reeves, saying she is on a “mission” to make Britain strong enough to combat global threats. Reeves has told the paper that the UK is ready to face down Russia but also promises poor people will not be forced to pay the price. The chancellor tells the paper, “we will always protect those who most need it.”  Joey Barton has been found guilty of beating his wife and kicking her in the head last year.

Don’t shift blame for economy’s woes, voters tell Reeves Daily Mail says the chancellor will seek to shift blame over the failing economy. The paper says the “beleaguered chancellor” has been struck a blow by a “bombshell poll” which suggests voters blame her for the situation. The Mail also notes that experts from the OBR are expected to warn that “living standards are set to stagnate for the rest of the decade.” Prince Harry is pictured on the front splash after announcing he’ll step down from his charity over an internal dispute.

A new Sky News documentary, “10 Years of Darkness: ISIS & The Yazidis,” reveals that many Yazidi women remain enslaved in ISIS detention camps a decade after their initial abduction.

Reeves to face down unions over austerity Budget The Independent says a defiant chancellor will deliver her spring statement against a background of threats from trade unions and discontent from the Labour left. The front page has an image of a Ukrainian coastguard on watch in the Black Sea while reporting that Ukraine and Russia have agreed to stop strikes in the Black Sea. Jon Sopel reacts to the Trump war plans leak – and what the messages reveal about America’s hatred of Europe.

Global shockwaves at data leak but Trump backs chump Metro reports that Trump dismissed the “humiliating” leak of US military attack plans on Yemen to a journalist. It says Trump backed his national security adviser, Mike Walz, as a “good man”. A White House source has a more colourful way of describing Walz to Metro, calling him an “idiot”.