For a second night, violence erupted in Ballymena, County Antrim, after a vigil over an alleged sexual assault by two 14-year-old boys descended into rioting.
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A report urges the government to ban “No Ball Games” signs and promote outdoor play in children’s lives, highlighting the negative impact of smartphones on playtime.
After a fatal stabbing of a 31-year-old school aide by a 14-year-old in Nogent, President Emmanuel Macron vowed to outlaw social media use for under-15s “within a few months” if the EU fails to adopt similar measures.
COME ON RACHEL, NOW FOR FAMILY FARM TAX U-TURN! Daily Express leads with a call for the chancellor to “scrap the rural inheritance raid” – the changes to inheritance tax she announced last year – after she made a U-turn on scrapping winter fuel payments for pensioners. The Austrian school shooting, asylum seekers in Britain and Princess Kate make the front page.
UK imposes sanctions on Israeli ministers for inciting violence The Guardian says the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Norway have placed sanctions on two Israeli government ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, largely for inciting violence against Palestinians in their campaign to gain control of new settlements in the West Bank. Greta Thunberg is pictured on the front – and there’s a report on Wednesday’s spending review.
NHS won’t hit targets even with extra £30bn The Times says that even with a £30bn Spending Review boost for the NHS it won’t come close to hitting waiting list targets. Citing officials, the PM’s goal of treating 92% of patients within 18 weeks is achievable “only by using implausible and overly optimistic assumptions.” Two Israeli ministers have been sanctioned by the UK and several allies over comments about Gaza.
SOCIAL HOUSING BOOST £39 BILLION NEW BUILD The Daily Mirror says the chancellor’s £39 billion package will “turn the tide” on an affordable housing crisis. Rugby legend Billy Boston becomes the first sports star to be knighted.
Rayner forces new housing pledge from Labour – as asylum seekers face hotel eviction The i Paper says the chancellor’s plans for a programme to boost social and affordable homes for 10 years instead of five years, calling it a win for the deputy PM. The paper’s writers offer their opinions as to whether Putin’s downfall has begun.
The Spending Review leads Wednesday’s newspaper front pages with the left-leaning press celebrating the investment into the country – including billions of pounds being put into social housing and the NHS. Almost £90 billion is set to go to science and tech and the U-turn on winter fuel is continuing to be praised. There’s a more cautious and sceptical tone from the right-leaning press who see the chancellor’s U-turn on winter fuel as evidence she is unable to do her job – and in regards to the spending review, they are concerned about how the country will pay for the investments, suggesting tax rises are set for the Autumn budget.
Most of Wednesday’s newspaper front pages lead with today’s Spending Review, set to be released this afternoon. The papers lead with the reports already out in press including almost £40 billion reportedly set aside for housing and a massive £86 billion package for science and tech.
Beyond the spending review, there’s some coverage of the mass school shooting in Austria – with at least 10 dead and many injured. There’s some coverage of Gaza as Greta Thunberg speaks out about being detained and deported by Israel and the UK has issued sanctions against two far-right Israeli ministers for their comments over Gaza.
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Grab your coffee —it’s time to dive into what’s lighting up the UK news (and beyond) this Wednesday, 11 June 2025.
This morning in London the grey skies are putting in an appearance —and with rain on the way, if you head out, don’t forget your brolly!
The UK news is dominated by the Spending Review which Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out later today. Several big announcements have already been leaked to the press – including billions being spent on a science and tech package.
Elsewhere, the ongoing chaos in LA has a prominent place on news websites and the front pages. The LA major has issued a curfew in a bid to quell the growing violence – which has grown rapidly since Trump sent in the National Guard to deal with what was essentially small protests against immigration raids.
The sports papers react to England’s 3-1 loss to Senegal – with pundits already panicking ahead of next year’s World Cup.
Protests in Los Angeles triggered by intensified ICE immigration raids have entered their fifth day, prompting President Trump to deploy around 700 active-duty Marines alongside 4,000 National Guard troops—despite California officials condemning the move as “illegal” and “authoritarian”.
On June 10, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway imposed targeted sanctions—asset freezes and travel bans—on Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben‑Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for “inciting extremist violence” in the West Bank and making inflammatory Gaza-related remarks.
Cliff Notes Over 3.5 million Switch 2 consoles have been sold globally in just four days, marking Nintendo’s most successful launch to date. The console boasts a larger screen, new magnetic controllers, enhanced processing, and a GameChat feature for online communication. Limited stock availability in the UK has led to quick sell-outs at retailers, and consumers are cautioned about potential scams when purchasing online. Nintendo reveals how many Switch 2 consoles were sold in the…
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will introduce a £39 billion, 10‑year investment in social and affordable housing as the centrepiece of a multi‑year spending review, nearly doubling current levels to meet a target of 1.5 million homes.
Jodie Poole highlights her frustration with the NHS, paying £250 for her son’s tooth removal due to a year-long waiting list, expressing concerns about insufficient public service funding.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has imposed an overnight curfew from 8pm to 6am to mitigate vandalism and looting, with 23 businesses reportedly affected on Monday night.
A shooting at BORG Dreierschützengasse high school in Graz resulted in 10 fatalities, including students and a teacher, with 12 others injured.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce a multi-billion-pound spending review aimed at improving security, health, and economic conditions for communities across the UK, particularly outside London and the South East.
Police Scotland are treating the death of 19-year-old Cole Cooper, whose body was discovered in Banknock, as unexplained, following a month-long search after he was reported missing.
A crime gang was dismantled after producing “assassination kits” that included handguns, silencers, and ammunition, with extensive police investigation revealing their operations.
The UK government has imposed sanctions on Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for inciting violence against Palestinian civilians, in coordination with Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Norway.
A school shooting in Graz, Austria, has resulted in the deaths of ten individuals, including nine victims and the gunman, with twelve others injured.
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