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Chancellor risks war with unions over spending cuts The Times looks at a more political angle, suggesting the chancellor is risking a “war” with the public sector over her plans to cut thousands of civil service jobs.  Pope Francis is pictured on the front splash after he was released from hospital having been admitted in hospital for an extended period of time.

Education braces for worst squeeze in a generation – as Reeves admits cuts are coming The i reports departments across Whitehall are preparing to tighten their belt ahead of expected spending cuts, with the education sector being no exception. The paper says the department is bracing for the “worst squeeze in a generation”.

Reeves must take action to stop OAP bill The Daily Express warns the chancellor that a petition, with more than 100,000 signatures, asks her to use her Spring Statment to stop pensioners on modest incomes from being hit with tax bills.  Elsewhere, thousands of lives could be saved by combining statins with another cholesterol-lowering drug, according to new research, according to a new study.

Several of the UK newspaper front pages report on the new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney calling for a snap general election – set for 28 April 2025. 

The race for election is fully underway and amongst the key issues Canadians will have in mind as they head to the polls include housing, immigration and of course … Donald Trump. 

Several of the UK newspapers pick up on an interview with the National Grid chief John Pettigrew who said that Heathrow had “enough power” from other substations and lack of power wasn’t the reason Europe’s biggest airport shut down. 

Cliff Notes Bird flu, specifically the H5N1 virus, has been confirmed in a sheep in Yorkshire, marking the first detection in sheep in England. The infected sheep was culled for testing, with no further infections found in the remaining flock, and the risk to livestock is currently deemed low by authorities. Officials urge livestock farmers to maintain strict biosecurity measures and report any signs of infection to safeguard against bird flu following recent outbreaks. Bird flu detected in sheep in England for the first time | UK News Bird flu has been detected in a sheep in England for the…

Most of the UK newspapers speculate, assess and give their verdict on what’s expected to be revealed in Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement, which will be announced on Wednesday. ‘Worst cuts in a generation,’

A lot is happening this Monday morning with news across the UK being dominated by both domestic politics and international stories. The chancellor is making the headlines ahead of Wednesday’s Spring Statement, with the newspaper front pages speculating on what cuts are coming to public services. 

Protests across Turkey, US tariff backlash and Canada’s snap election are featured across the UK news this morning. 

Pope Francis is pictured on a handful of newspapers after he was discharged from hospital.

Cliff Notes A high-profile US delegation will visit Greenland this week, led by Usha Vance, wife of Vice-President JD Vance, amid ongoing discussions about the potential annexation of the territory by the United States. The delegation, which includes White House national security adviser Mike Waltz and energy secretary Chris Wright, aims to strengthen partnerships and deepen understanding of Greenland’s culture and resources during their visit. Greenland and Denmark’s governments have expressed opposition to US annexation claims, emphasising the importance of sovereignty in international cooperation. JD Vance’s wife leads high-profile US team on Greenland visit | World News A high-profile US…

Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul since 2019, is recognised for his inclusive political style and has emerged as a potent rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan amidst Turkey’s polarised political landscape.