Author: News Desk

The back page of The Guardian pays tribute to Denis Law. The paper says ‘On the pitch he was the epitome of elegance… he was unique.’

DONALD TRUMP’S critics have often accused him of buffoonery and isolationism. Yet even before taking office on January 20th he has shown how much those words fall short of what his second term is likely to bring.

Sir Keir Starmer, Britain’s prime minister, said he could strike a trade deal with Donald Trump and avoid punitive tariffs on the UK as he dismissed as “noises off” Elon Musk’s strident criticism of his leadership.

Gladiator cop prove over woman stalker The Sun on Sunday reports a “cop probe” into allegations of stalking against Alex Gray, known as Apollo from the TV show Gladiators. Enhanced security measures were reportedly implemented after harassment incidents on set in Sheffield.

The new normal in the NHS A special report by the Sunday Mirror highlights pressures on the NHS, showing overcrowded emergency departments and ambulance handover delays. One doctor described the current level of care as “exhausting,” though the report notes that some hospitals are performing better than the national average.

‘Reeves debt’ would fund 300,000 nurses The Sunday Express critiques Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ budget, calling it “chaos unleashed.” The analysis suggests her plans could cost the country the equivalent of 300,000 nurses’ salaries, with borrowing projected to increase by £12bn. Reeves has defended her approach, promising to drive economic growth “further and faster.”

Third of pupils now get extra time in exams The Sunday Times reveals a sharp increase in students receiving extra time for exams, with nearly 420,000 pupils benefiting this year. Some educators express concerns that the system is being exploited, while others attribute the rise to increased recognition of special educational needs.

Gaza ceasefire on a knife edge The front page of The Independent leads on the ceasefire set to come into effect today. The paper notes that Israeli PM Netanyahu has warned it won’t go ahead unless Hamas provide a list of hostages that are due to be released and Netanyahu’s warning that Israel has the right to return to war. An image of Israeli demonstrators in Tel Aviv last night ahead of the truce makes the front page.

Team Trump’s revenge on Starmer for ‘meddling’ in U.S. election The Mail on Sunday reports claims that members of Donald Trump’s team are backing Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in his bid for prime minister. The support is said to be in response to Labour’s involvement in Kamala Harris’s campaign during the U.S. presidential election.

Sunday’s front pages cover a variety of domestic and international stories, including the upcoming ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict and reports on Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday.

Several papers report on domestic politics, with the latest poll showing that Reform UK is closing in on Labour and Conservatives. The NHS, the UK economy and education also lead the papers.

Last night’s Premier League matches make up the back pages as Arteta’s Arsenal throw away a 2-0 lead – and possibly the title race.