Browsing: Politics

Donald Trump’s new tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico are making headlines, with fears of economic fallout and retaliation. The newspapers also speculate when tariffs for the EU and possibly the UK will come into effect.

Several papers call for the UK to move closer to the US now Trump has returned to the White House whilst other papers suggest moving closer to the EU.

Proposed changes to Ofsted school inspections in England are under fire, with headteachers and unions calling the new system “worse than the old one.”

The back pages are dominated by Arsenal’s 5-1 win over Champions Manchester City.

Sunday’s front pages are made up of a variety of domestic and international news. Lucy Letby and AI fears are amongst the most popular stories on the front pages, as are the latest developments with Prince Andrew and his connection to an alleged spy – as well as new revelations about his friendship with Jeffery Epstein.

On the international front, several papers lead with images of Israeli hostages being freed as well as the plane crash in the United States.

The front pages also leave room to report on Ireland v England in last night’s Six Nations, coverage which is continued on the back pages. But the back pages are mostly dominated by football news, with reports Marcus Rashford is set to go on loan to Aston Villa.

Many of Friday’s front pages focus on the tragic collision between a passenger jet and a military helicopter in Washington, DC, which claimed 67 lives. 

Elsewhere, the front pages cover a variety of domestic stories from domestic violence to the NHS to Nigel Farage’s call for more people to get behind Brexit.


A handful of papers feature images of British pop singer Marianne Faithfull – who has died at the age of 78.

The back pages cover Manchester United’s win in last night’s Europa League – the win means United advanced straight to the Round of 16.

Thursday’s front pages report on the chancellor’s backing of an expansion to Heathrow airport. Some editorials suggest the third runway will be an economic headache whilst others take a more optimistic tone, suggesting the chancellor is reviving the economy.

Many of the front pages feature an image of US actress Renee Zellweger who was in London at the Premiere of Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.

The back pages lead on how the English clubs fared in last night’s Champions League matches. Liverpool lost but they still finish at the top of the table, Arsenal and Aston Villa are through to the last 16.

Manchester City made a comeback after going 1-0 down and are through to the playoffs.