David Beckham is set to be knighted in the upcoming King’s Birthday Honours list, building on his previous OBE recognition in 2003.
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UK water boss bonuses finally banned amid public anger at sewage scandal The i Paper features this prominently, highlighting its campaign for stricter curbs and calling it a victory “amid public anger at the sewage scandal”. Reform UK’s chairman announced he has quit the party following a row over a burqa ban.
David finally gets knighthood … and Posh to be a lady The Sun says DAVID Beckham is to finally be awarded a knighthood, The Sun can reveal. The footie legend, 50, will become a ‘Sir’ in the King’s Birthday Honours list next week. His Spice Girl wife Victoria will be known as Lady Beckham. Trump and Elon’s falling out makes the front page.
The Financial Times say Reform UK chair Zia Yusuf has resigned from Nigel Farage’s populist party after criticising comments by one of its MPs about burkas, saying that he no longer believes the role is a “good use of my time”.
Reform civil war over Burka ban The Telegraph reports that Yusuf quit with just ten minutes’ notice to Nigel Farage, saying a “civil war” has broken out. There’s further coverage of Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s falling out and a report on an NHS shakeup. The paper features an article analysing the “baffling rise” of actress Ana de Armas.
The Guardian leads with Labour’s immediate ban on bonuses for bosses of 10 water companies, citing their role in serious pollution events. The paper notes these executives received £112 million over the last decade, despite record sewage discharges in 2023. Reform UK chair quit in what the paper calls a blow to leader Nigel Farage amid his attempt to professionalise his party. Trump and Musk’s epic meltdown makes the front page of the paper.
Sidelined Reform chairman quits after clash over burqa ban The Times says few figures in Reform UK were more evangelical about the prospects of Nigel Farage as a future prime minister than Zia Yusuf. “Not only will Nigel become prime minister, he will become prime minister with hundreds of MPs who are under no uncertain terms as to why they’re being elected,” the chairman of Reform UK said last year. Elsewhere, Elon Musk’s falling out with…
Several UK newspaper front pages cover the departure from Reform UK for the party chairman Zia Yusuf. The reports that a Reform civil war has broken out over a potential Burka ban, have deepened divisions within the party and led to several high-profile departures. It’s been a difficult time for Reform, internally, with questions over leadership, conflict and internal divisions swirling.
A single ticket-holder could potentially win £208m in tonight’s EuroMillions draw, marking the UK’s largest lottery prize to date.
This morning’s front pages are dominated by two key narratives: the Trump-Musk feud – a high‑profile clash between Trump and Musk that’s made international headlines – and the dramatic departure of Zia Yusuf from Reform UK — spotlighting deep divisions ahead of future elections. Meanwhile, heavyweight political discourse continues with calls to reform the European Convention on Human Rights, and diplomatic tensions simmer as Moscow accuses the UK of aiding drone strikes with Ukraine.
Good morning! ☕ Let’s grab a coffee and dive into the headlines for Friday, 6 June 2025. After weeks of glorious sunshine, a touch of morning rain has struck the capital – so don’t forget your brolly if you’re heading out!
It’s all politics this morning, with news of the Scottish Labour Party’s victory over the SNP in the Hamilton by-election. The SNP came in second, with Reform in third and the Conservatives in fourth. In reality, whilst Reform came in third – in terms of votes they weren’t far off Labour.
But there was some bad news for Reform UK, with the party chair Zia Yusuf stepping down from his role amid questions of turmoil inside the party.
Donald Trump and Elon Musk last night engaged in a dramatic and shocking online spat, trading barbs back and forth over Donald Trump’s spending bill.
A public fallout between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has erupted after Musk slammed the president’s flagship tax-and-spend bill, calling it a “disgusting abomination”.
Fans embraced the rainy weather at Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter tour in London, showcasing vibrant country-themed outfits inspired by her latest album.
Zia Yusuf has resigned as chairman of Reform UK, saying campaigning for the party is no longer a “good use” of his time. His departure follows tensions around a controversial call by Reform’s newest MP to ban the burka—an idea Yusuf publicly criticised.
Scottish Labour pulled off an unexpected victory in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election, taking the seat from the SNP despite sliding poll numbers and backlash over UK-wide policies like cuts to winter fuel payments.
Scottish Labour’s Davy Russell won the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election with 8,559 votes, defeating the SNP’s Katy Loudon, who received 7,957 votes.
Labour may consider adjustments to the two-child benefit cap, potentially exempting specific families, as suggested by Harriet Harman.
Cliff Notes Counting is underway in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election, triggered by the passing of SNP MSP Christina McKelvie in March. Voter turnout reached 44.2% with 27,155 ballots cast, reflecting potential shifts in Scottish political dynamics ahead of the 2026 elections. The contest features ten candidates, with particular focus on SNP, Labour, and Reform UK amid heightened campaign tensions and accusations of divisive politics. Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election: Polls close and count…
A former girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs, under the pseudonym “Jane”, testified about a coercive relationship involving drug-fuelled sexual encounters with male escorts, driven by Diddy’s influence.
A man who has admitted to aggravated arson at a Ukraine-linked warehouse was told to watch a Cold War spy drama as his “manual”, the Old Bailey has heard.
Zia Yusuf has resigned as chairman of Reform UK, stating that working to elect the party is no longer a “good use of my time.”
Investigators have concluded a three-day search near Praia da Luz for Madeleine McCann, who disappeared 18 years ago, without discovering significant evidence.
Sarina Wiegman has announced the 23-player England squad for the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, including 13 players from the 2022 championship-winning team despite the surprise retirements of Mary Earps and Fran Kirby.
International Airlines Group (IAG) faces potential shareholder revolt over a proposed £2.7m one-off share award for CEO Luis Gallego at its annual meeting on 18 June.
Reeves forced to drop net zero cuts The Daily Telegraph says Ed Miliband has defeated an attempt by the chancellor to raid one of his key net zero schemes in next week’s spending review. The paper says the Treasury was planning cuts to the £13.2bn warm homes plan, but the scheme will be largely unaffected. Donald Trump has said Putin is plotting revenge on Ukraine after Sunday’s drone strike – the US president had a phone…