From 1 April, households will experience significant increases in council tax, utilities, and communication costs, impacting nearly everyone in the country.
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A 17-year-old from Wisconsin, Nikita Casap, has been charged with the murders of his mother and stepfather after allegedly living with their decaying bodies for several weeks.
Parts of the UK, especially the south of England, could experience temperatures up to 21°C (70°F) this week, surpassing highs in Athens and Barcelona.
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams splashed down off the coast of Florida after being stranded at the ISS for over nine months due to delays with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft.
Cliff Notes An extensive search is ongoing for an 11-year-old girl who reportedly fell into the River Thames near Barge House Causeway in east London around 1.15pm on Monday. The Metropolitan Police and emergency services are coordinating a large-scale response, with the girl’s next of kin being supported by officers. Extensive search under way for 11-year-old girl who fell into River Thames . An “extensive search” is under way to find an 11-year-old girl after…
Marine Le Pen faces a five-year ban from public office following her conviction for embezzlement, alongside other members of her National Rally party.
Cliff Notes An 84-year-old man, attacked by an XL bully dog in Warrington on 24 February, has died from his injuries after weeks of medical care. Cheshire Police destroyed the offending dog and another inside the property following the attack; armed officers fired 19 shots during the incident. A 30-year-old man has been charged with owning a dog dangerously out of control, and the Crown Prosecution Service is considering whether to upgrade the charges following…
Cliff Notes Finnish President Alexander Stubb advocates for a complete ceasefire in Ukraine on 20 April, marking a deadline linked to Easter and Donald Trump’s three-month tenure. Stubb expressed his observations of Trump’s frustration with Russia’s slow progress in ceasefire negotiations, citing typical Russian tactics of changing conditions post-negotiation. The discussions contribute to a broader context of heightened security measures in Europe, following Finland’s and Sweden’s recent NATO memberships. Ukraine war latest: Kremlin responds to…
Prince Harry has been accused of bullying and harassment by the chairperson of the charity Sentebale, which Harry co-founded. Dr Sophie Chandauka gave an interview over the weekend where she said since Harry’s Netflix deal interfered with a planned Sentebale fundraiser and an incident with Harry’s wife Meghan became a source of friction. Chandauka says Harry – and the board who all resigned – are trying to force her out.
The global stock markets have reacted to Trump’s comments over the weekend as he is set to announce a raft of new tariffs that will affect every country. Asian markets have fallen, and European markets opened down.
Expect much of this week’s news to be dominated by the US President as his new tariffs are set to hit this Wednesday, he’s announced he might consider a third term as president (despite US law only allowing for two) and he’s told Russian president Putin he has to agree to a ceasefire in a month or face more tariffs.
The Metro front page this morning, 31/03/2025:
Chukka’d under the bus Harry CHUKKA’D UNDER BUS BY HARRY: The Sun reports that donations to Sentable “dried up” after Harry and his wife, Meghan stepped down from royal duties and relocated to the US. The main stories on the front page of The Sun this morning, 31/03/2025:
The main stories on the front page of The Guardian this morning, 31/03/2025:
The i newspaper this morning, 31/03/2025:
Western Mail front page this morning, 31/03/2025:
The Scotsman front page this morning, 31/03/2025:
France’s Marine Le Pen found guilty of misappropriating European funds to finance her far-right party.
Donald Trump’s recent interviews in which he expressed he might seek a third term as president, despite US law limiting presidents to two terms in office, is dominating news everywhere – not just the United States.
His plans have been met with widespread criticism and fears that democracy is crumbling in the United States.
Stock markets in Asia and Europe have declined sharply as the 2 April implementation of US tariffs on imports approaches, with Japan’s Nikkei index dropping nearly 4% and the UK’s FTSE 100 reaching a two-week low.
Much of Monday’s headlines – in print and online – is dominated by the latest happenings in the Trump administration. As it has been since he took office, there are multiple stories about the US president, his team and what they are doing every day.
One of the Trump-focused stories today looks at the president issuing a threat of more tariffs if Moscow does not agree to a peace deal in a month.
There’s coverage of the fallout from the resignation of Prince Harry from Sentebale, the charity he co-founded. The charity’s chair, Dr Sophie Chandauka, gave interviews over the weekend and accused Harry of bullying and harassment and says he unleashed the “Sussex machine” on her.
Monday’s headlines reflect a variety of domestic and international stories, with Prince Harry’s charity scandal and the latest from Donald Trump’s administration dominating many news sites and newspapers.
There is, of course, widespread coverage of the devastation across Myanmar as the United Nations appeals for more aid and the death toll tops 1,700.
The sports papers cover the weekend’s FA Cup action, teenager Jakrub Mensik winning the Miami Open and West Ham WFC drawing with WSL leaders Chelsea.
Cliff Notes Ravenswood, West Virginia, illustrates the stark contrast in the US aluminium industry, with a thriving Constellium factory next to the now-closed Kaiser Aluminium plant, highlighting the decline in primary production. President Trump’s proposed tariffs aim to support American manufacturing by addressing unfair competition from foreign aluminium sources, albeit with potential short-term disruptions to industries reliant on international supply chains. Local residents express mixed feelings about the tariffs, recognising the need for protectionism but…
Cliff Notes Sir Keir Starmer will address a summit in London focused on illegal migration, urging nations to collaborate against people-smuggling networks akin to international cooperation on terrorism. The UK government plans to invest £33 million to disrupt people-smuggling operations and enhance legal actions against perpetrators, highlighting the severe implications of this global issue. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper emphasised the critical need for unified international efforts to confront criminal gangs that facilitate illegal immigration, citing…
JD Vance’s appointment as finance chair of the Republican National Committee positions him as a strong contender for the 2028 presidential nomination, according to former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel.
Cliff Notes – Blackwall Tunnel charges – what you need to know Starting next week, drivers will be required to pay tolls for using London’s Blackwall Tunnel, coinciding with the opening of the new Silvertown Tunnel which aims to alleviate congestion. The cost for a return journey will be £8 for cars during peak times and £13 for large vans, with payment options available online or via phone, including an Auto Pay feature. The Silvertown…