Author: News Desk

PM won’t back EU in trade war The Times reports that Sir Keir Starmer has made it clear that Britain will not side with the EU in a potential trade war with the US. Starmer emphasised that avoiding conflict with the UK’s most important allies is in the nation’s “vital interests.” However, the looming threat of tariffs has cast a shadow over his efforts to reset relations with Brussels. NHS is withholding the Nottingham report to protect the killer’s privacy.

Rayner to set rules on Islam and free speech The Daily Telegraph leads with Labour’s Angela Rayner announcing the creation of a council on Islamophobia, with former Tory attorney general Dominic Grieve poised to lead it. The council will advise on an official definition of anti-Muslim discrimination and provide guidance to ministers on addressing the issue. Trump halts Mexico tariffs as nations bow to Trump’s ‘strongman diplomacy’ reports the paper.

What a time to be crawling back to the EU! The Daily Mail accuses Sir Keir of “crawling back to the EU,” noting that despite Trump’s threats of a trade war, the Prime Minister was seen seeking closer ties with Brussels at a palace banquet. The paper suggests a growing tension between maintaining strong US relations and rekindling European partnerships post-Brexit. The Lucy Letby case makes the front page.

Dangerous fool who put lives at risk The Metro’s headline, “Dangerous fool who put lives at risk,” refers to former soldier Daniel Khalife, who has been jailed for 14 years for spying for Iran and escaping prison. Judge Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb condemned Khalife for exposing special forces personnel to “serious risk” out of a “selfish desire to show off.” Reports from the Grammys make the front page.

World Cancer Day: Kate: Get back to nurture The Daily Mirror front page features a touching photo of the Princess of Wales, taken by her son Louis, released to mark World Cancer Day. A celebrity story sits at the top of the page, whilst a report on a 15-year-old boy being stabbed to death at school also makes the front page.

Cancer Day Tribute: Say Trees Mummy! The Sun’s headline, “Say trees mummy,” captures Kate standing atop a fallen tree trunk, while the Mirror’s “Kate: Get back to nurture” highlights her advice on coping with cancer.   The front page also reports on the Kanye West stunt at the Grammys.

Several papers look at the reaction to the Trump tariffs after the US president agreed to delay tariffs against Canada and Mexico for one month.

The business newspapers assess the state of the markets following the tariffs pause, as well as discussions about what sort of tariffs could be introduced to the EU.

The UK’s relationship with the bloc is assessed on several front pages, with clear politically motivated headlines. Several right-leaning papers suggest the prime minister is dragging Britain back into the EU and dissecting Brexit.

The tabloids feature images of Princess Kate, who marked World Cancer Day with a newly released picture taken by her son Prince Louis.

Crime in the UK, The Grammys and football also feature. The back pages report on last night’s Premier League match.

Breaking – China announces retaliatory action as Trump tariffs take effect China has responded with retaliatory measures following the implementation of tariffs by US President Donald Trump. The Chinese tariffs specifically target US imports such as coal, large-engine vehicles, and liquefied natural gas. Additionally, Beijing’s anti-monopoly regulator has initiated an investigation into Google. The 10% tariffs imposed by Trump on Chinese goods have now taken effect, while the proposed 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico have been temporarily delayed for one month. During his election campaign, Trump had threatened to impose 60% tariffs on China, citing the flow of fentanyl…

Who won the trade war? A trade war that would send economic shockwaves through North America and beyond is on hold – for now, did Trump get everything he wanted? President Trump’s high-stakes gamble with its closest trading partners appears to have paid off, with both Mexico and Canada agreeing to stricter border security and taking bigger steps to address fentanyl trafficking. Did Trump win? Trump can point to concessions on border and crime enforcement as a victory. But Canada’s Justin Trudeau and Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum also can claim political wins. The strategy to leverage the US economy to force…

ICJ Fugitive Netanyahu in Washington gets a red carpet treatment instead of handcuffs. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in the United States for meetings with President Donald Trump and others in his administration to discuss the Gaza ceasefire deal and his Middle East plans.

There’s a ceasefire agreement in Gaza is holding on by a thread but Israel continues to bomb the West Bank and is butchering palestinians at every chance it gets.

Musk has an issue with USAID being autonomous enough to disregard and undermine his orders.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs are no longer a threat but a reality. They cap off a wild January in Washington. ‘Tariff is a beautiful word’, only Trump would say something so Ron Burgundy.
He is using these tariffs to assert more authority over these trading partners and at the same time, put up taxes, without using the word TAX.

Starmer will be doing Trump’s dirty work in Europe, if he wants to keep his job.