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Immigration crackdown: Labour’s taking us all for fools The Daily Mail leads with the Conservative Party’s reaction to the plans saying Tory politicians describe the prime minister as a “Starmer Chameleon” for his plans. The paper’s sub-headline highlights that the policy “goes against everything he’s ever believed in,” despite the PM’s insistence to the contrary in his speech regarding the new policy. Former politician Nadine Dorries offers her opinions on the celebrity marriages of Brooklyn Beckham…

Terror cops in PM fire probe Daily Star says in their initial investigations, officers were looking through gardens nearby for potential evidence, while recent pictures from the scene show the front doorway completely charred from a supposed attack. There’s coverage from the P Diddy trial in NYC – as the first day begins.

Tory Lanez was stabbed 14 times while incarcerated, resulting in multiple injuries, including collapsed lungs.

Terror cops probe blaze at PM home Daily Mirror reports on the “mystery” fire at the prime minister’s north London home saying neighbours have told the paper they were woken by loud noises in the early hours of the morning – and heard the firefighters racing to the scene.  Speaking for the first time about the Profumo scandal, Daisy Devine-Platt has slammed the vile portrayal of her grandmother ­Christine as a “slut” and revealed how she…

Dominating the front pages is the news that two homes connected to the prime minister in North London were set on fire yesterday – as was a car on the street of one of the houses on fire.

For a second day, there’s a lot of coverage of yesterday’s announcement from the prime minister regarding a planned crackdown on legal migration to the United Kingdom.

Tuesday’s headlines are heavily dominated by the suspicious fires at two homes connected to the prime minister, as well as a car on the street of one of the house fires.

A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the suspected arson.

The UK’s jobs market is making the headlines as it’s starting to show signs of strain with the number of workers on payroll falling during the opening months of 2025.

High street chain Marks & Spencer has suffered a serious cyber attack, resulting in the theft of customers’ personal data, although payment details and passwords remain secure.

On the international front, Trump is touring the Middle East to secure multi-billion-dollar agreements, including arms sales and investments, with Gulf leaders.

Marks & Spencer has suffered a serious cyber attack, resulting in the theft of customers’ personal data, although payment details and passwords remain secure.

Donald Trump has arrived in Saudi Arabia, marking the start of his first major overseas visit during his second term as US president. The tour will also include stops in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, with business deals expected to dominate the agenda.

Counter-terrorism police have launched an investigation after two residential properties associated with PM Keir Starmer were damaged in suspected arson attacks.

Researchers report that weight-loss jabs, specifically GLP-1 receptor agonists, help obese children lose 5-16% of their body weight while decreasing mealtime conflicts.

As President Donald Trump embarks on a three-nation trip to the Middle East, he is set to address significant geopolitical crises, including the ongoing war in Gaza, escalating tensions with Iran regarding its nuclear programme, and India-Pakistan relations.

In September 2023, crowds packed Times Square, cheering, and taking pictures as Sean “Diddy” Combs received the key to the city, an honour bestowed on him by the New York City mayor who called Combs the “bad boy of entertainment”. 

Peter Sullivan, jailed for the 1986 murder of Diane Sindall, may have his conviction quashed due to new DNA evidence not present at his original trial.

Prosecutors accuse Sean “Diddy” Combs of operating a criminal enterprise involving sex trafficking, racketeering, and threatening former girlfriend Cassie with the release of personal videos to maintain control over her.

Pakistan’s information minister asserted the country has “the upper hand” following recent clashes, attributing a “victory” to US intervention for a ceasefire.

Officer Israel Florez, a witness, testified he encountered Sean Combs allegedly in a domestic dispute with Cassie Ventura at the InterContinental Hotel on 5 March 2016.

Six members of a Bulgarian spy ring were sentenced for extensive espionage activities across Europe, including targeting journalists and dissidents.

Police are investigating a fire that occurred in the early hours at a former residence of Sir Keir Starmer in north London, causing damage to the entrance.

Nigel Farage proposes allowing essential migration in areas with skill shortages but intends to cap the numbers, with details to be announced in four years’ time.

UK cultural events this week (week 20) cover a range of festivals from art exhibitions to major sporting events, including today’s huge tennis Round of 16 match between Britain’s Emma Raducanu and world superstar Coco Gauff.

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Owen Lawrence, 38, died from a “self-inflicted gunshot wound” to the head following an attack on two women in Leeds.

Western Mail says under new plans set to be revealed on Monday, migrants will need to have qualifications up to graduate level to obtain a work visa for the UK.

The i newspaper says “migrants must earn the right to stay … and improve their English.”