Donald Trump has signed a sweeping new executive order banning entry into the US from 12 countries, citing national security and immigration concerns in the wake of a recent attack in Colorado.
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The UK government has announced that 500,000 more children in England will become eligible for free school meals from September 2026, as part of a major expansion aimed at tackling child poverty. From that date, any family receiving Universal Credit—regardless of income—will qualify. Currently, parents must earn less than £7,400 a year after tax to be eligible.
Andy Burnham acknowledges the possibility of Nigel Farage becoming Prime Minister, urging Labour to enhance connections with voters.
The government has confirmed that more people will qualify for the winter fuel payment this year, in a U-turn on one of Labour’s first controversial policies. Chancellor Rachel Reeves stated the increased eligibility will be in place “this winter,” though specific details on the new threshold and who qualifies remain vague.
President Trump has enacted a travel ban affecting 12 countries, citing ‘extreme dangers’ posed by foreign nationals not properly vetted.
Aid distribution centres in Gaza will close for renovations on Wednesday, following Israeli gunfire that reportedly killed 27 Palestinians near one of the sites.
The UN’s World Food Programme director emphasized the urgent need for Israel to allow large-scale humanitarian aid into Gaza to prevent widespread malnutrition and famine among children.
Dr Sarah Hughes of Mind charity critiques government plans as “not ambitious enough”, highlighting a crisis in mental health cases at A&E amid rising waiting times and significantly decreased bed availability.
Two men, Dylan Earl and Jake Reeves, have pleaded guilty to arson attacks linked to a warehouse supplying StarLink satellite equipment to Ukraine, causing £1 million in damages.
A body has been discovered in the search for 38-year-old Greg Monks, who went missing during a stag do in Albufeira, Portugal.
A-ha frontman Morten Harket, 65, has announced his diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease and has undergone brain surgery to manage symptoms.
Millie Bright has announced her withdrawal from selection for Euro 2025, citing inability to contribute 100% mentally or physically as the reason.
Morten Harket has publicly announced his diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, expressing acceptance of the condition and a desire for peace while managing its effects.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rossen Jeliazkov said the EU’s green light on Wednesday for the Balkan country to adopt the euro next year confirmed its progress.
As Europe rolls into June with sunshine and a festival spirit, this week brings a rich mix of cultural sparkle, artistic flair, and sharp business thinking. Whether you’re jetting off, logging in, or just indulging in a bit of Euro-envy, here’s a whistle-stop tour of what’s lighting up the continent right now.
Cliff Notes Lucy Langmead, a former South Wales Police employee, has been sentenced for leaking confidential police information to her boyfriend, drug dealer Daniel Cozens. Langmead unlawfully accessed the police computer system from May 2020 to March 2022, gathering personal data on multiple individuals and consequently resigned in May 2022. Both individuals pleaded guilty to multiple offences, with Langmead receiving a sentence of two years and 11 months and Cozens one year and eight months…
The Dutch government has collapsed after Geert Wilders withdrew his far-right Freedom Party (PVV) from the coalition over a row on asylum policy.
Kyiv faces economic blow as EU tariffs set to return As the EU’s tariff-free trade scheme with Ukraine (ATMs) expires, Kyiv faces a major economic blow. Introduced in 2022 after Russia’s invasion, the Autonomous Trade Measures removed all tariffs and quotas on Ukrainian agricultural goods—vital for sustaining Ukraine’s wartime economy. But with the ATMs lapsing on Thursday and no permanent deal secured, tariffs are set to return. This could cost Ukraine over €3 billion annually…
Cliff Notes Two men, Patrick Maughan and Owen Maughan, have been charged with murder following the death of a four-year-old boy in a truck collision in Dartford. The crash, involving two pickup trucks, occurred on Sunday night, and resulted in hospital treatment for three individuals, including a one-year-old girl. Both men face additional charges of grievous bodily harm with intent and attempted wounding with intent, as police continue to seek information on the incident. Two…
Police cuts mean some crimes must be ignored The Times says the PM has been warned by police chiefs that they will face “stark choices” over what to investigate should Treasury trimming be implemented. The UK-US trade deal delay leaves British steel “at the mercy of Trump tariffs.” The new search for Maddie McCann has begun – 18 years after the British toddler disappeared.
Maddie suspect: I’m looking forward to a nice steak and a beer The Daily Star leads with the new search for Madeleine McCann as the main suspect spoke to a German broadcaster saying he was looking forward to a “nice steak and a beer” when he is released from jail. Celebrity gossip makes the front page.
Reeves in £15bn spending pledge to placate fractious Labour MPs The Guardian reports the chancellor is to announce a £15 billion investment into transport. The paper says the move is an effort to convince Labour MPs that we are not returning to austerity. 27 Palestinians were killed by Israeli gunfire whilst they were waiting for food the paper reports. Bernie Sanders tops the paper as he speaks on the class war in the USA.
Love Island hunk fired over machete arrest The Sun leads on Love Island reporting that Kyle Ashman was “sensationally axed” after the paper alerted bosses that he was arrested on suspicion of a machete attack”. The paper reports the new search for Maddie McCann, led by Portuguese and German authorities, have begun in Portugal – 18 years after the British toddler disappeared.
Now it’s good weather to blame for boat surge! The Daily Express says “now it’s good weather to blame for boat surge” as the paper mocks the Labour government’s comments. The new search for Maddie McCann has begun in Portugal. There’s coverage of a royal intruder breaking into Windsor Castle and an exclusive from Vanessa Feltz.
The evidence Rwanda plan did deter small boats The Daily Mail says there is evidence that the “Rwanda plan did deter” small boat crossings following the release of a government report on the number of migrants trying to reach the UK across the English Channel. TV star Holly Willoughby is pictured on the front page after her new TV project has been axed.