Author: News Desk

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.

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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.

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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.

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‘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.”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Listeria can cause flu like symptoms and even meningitis in severe cases Shoppers warned do not eat bacteria infested cheddar cheese from Lidl Lidl has issued an urgent recall of infected cheddar cheese over fears it can cause flu-like symptoms and severe infections to babies, the elderly and pregnant women. Some Deluxe Sriracha Cheddar Cheese Wedges, sold in branches of the budget supermarket in Northern Ireland, were found to contain a dangerous bacteria called Listeria monocytogenes. The batches of the spicy cheese being recalled have a best before date of May 5, Lidl said in posters being put up in…

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The march comes after police curtailed organisers’ plans to walk past the BBC headquarters More than 70 arrested at pro-Palestine rally in London ahead of Israel-Hamas ceasefire  More than 70 pro-Palestinian protesters have been arrested in Trafalgar Square on suspicion of breaching protest conditions after demonstrators broke through a police line as they marched from a rally in Whitehall. The Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) protest on Saturday was adjusted to be a static rally after police curtailed organisers’ plans for a march past the BBC headquarters in Portland Place, which is close to a major synagogue. But thousands of demonstrators,…

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