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The ongoing dispute between farmers and the chancellor over her plans to impose inheritance tax on farms valued over £1 million continues to make the headlines.

Tuesday’s front pages also lend space to the latest in Ukraine as the papers suggest the UK is expected to join the US in letting Ukraine use its missiles to attack Russia.

Several front pages leave room to report on the incoming snow and wet weather barrelling into Britain today, with many people being warned of disruptions to travel.

There are reports on a major IT glitch that affected dozens of British Airways flights on Monday night and reports PM Keir Starmer could clash with Donald Trump over Britain’s new respectful approach to China.

Elsewhere, other domestic stories fill the front pages, whilst the back pages are dominated by English football.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has confirmed plans to use the military to carry out mass deportations of undocumented migrants, marking one of the most ambitious immigration initiatives in U.S. history. On his Truth Social platform, Trump endorsed claims that he would declare a national emergency to mobilise military resources, including the National Guard, to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the effort.  

G20 leaders meeting in Rio urged cooperation on climate change, poverty, and tax reform, while addressing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine. A narrow consensus highlighted…

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is to meet with China’s President XI at this year’s G20 summit. Many newspapers – online and in print – highlight Starmer’s meeting marks the first time a British prime minister has met with a Chinese leader in more than half a decade. 

Monday’s US front pages – like many others around the world – lead with news the US president has given Ukraine the green light to use American-made missiles in Russia.

Away from the policy shift, many of the major American newspapers continue their coverage of domestic politics as Donald Trump’s picks for cabinet continues to be scrutinised – as does the role of Elon Musk.

Starmer set for talks with Chinese president Xi at G20 summit Sir Keir Starmer will meet Chinese president Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in…

Starmer doubles down on ‘tractor tax’ claim ahead of huge protest Sir Keir Starmer has doubled down on his claim that the “vast majority of…

Much of Monday’s front pages cover international news with Joe Biden’s green light for strikes in Russia using American weapons a lead story for many of the newspapers. The move by the US president could open the door for the UK and other European nations to follow suit.

A dash of domestic politics makes the splashes as the prime minister is set to build better relations with China at this week’s G20 summit. There are several reports that the prime minister will be looking to move the UK closer to the EU after being urged by business bosses following the economic damage from Brexit.

Donald Trump attending a UFC match with Elon Musk is pictured on several of the broadsheets, whilst the tabloids lead with showbiz stories and images from England’s 5-0 win over Ireland.

William Hague hits out at ‘two jobs’ rival Peter Mandelson as they battle for Oxford role William Hague has criticised Peter Mandelson’s bid to become…

Various stories lead the Sunday front pages, but domestic news mostly dominates the splashes. The back pages continue coverage of England’s international November camp, as the three lions face Ireland next. There’s also coverage of English rugby following their latest loss. 

Rishi Sunak’s top aides advised against early election. Isaac Levido and Michael Brooks warned ex-PM on 3 April voters ‘less likely to feel financially optimistic’…

Stephen McCabe forced to step back as Inverclyde labour Council leader Stephen McCabe forced to step back as Inverclyde labour Council leader. There have been…

Politics continues to dominate the headlines this morning, as American commentators react to incoming president Donald Trump’s choice for health secretary. Robert F. Kennedy Jr, a known vaccine sceptic, has received the nod from the president-elect and it has led to some strong reactions on the front pages. 

Elsewhere, there is also reaction from Trump’s other picks, including the controversial choice of Matt Gaetz for attorney general.

Rachel Reeves ‘not satisfied’ as UK economy flatlines under Labour Rachel Reeves has said she is disappointed with figures showing the economy flatlining in the…

The chancellor delivered her first Mansion House speech on Thursday as she urged the City regulators to allow financial service providers to take greater risks, saying that the rules introduced after the 2008 financial crash had “gone too far” and were harming growth.

The speech is an annual address to the City of London by the sitting chancellor. In her first address, she attempted to reassure the City that she had a growth strategy. Much of her speech is highlighted across print media and online this morning.

The Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey also gave a speech yesterday at the event in which said the UK must improve its relationship with Europe saying the “consequences of Brexit” were damaging the economy.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her first Mansion House speech yesterday – an annual address to the City of London by the sitting chancellor. Her speech made the headlines this morning.

Elsewhere, reports on several ongoing investigations into non-crime hate incidents (NCHI) feature on the front pages.

The controversial legislation, introduced by the Act Party, seeks to legally define the treaty’s principles, which have been incorporated into laws addressing historic injustices against Māori. Act argues the changes would ensure fairness, claiming the current approach divides the nation by race.  

America Weekly US Politics Weekly The United States political scene has been busy since the presidential election early in the month. Since Donald Trump’s landslide…

Almost all the main US front pages lead with images of President-elect Donald Trump meeting with Joe Biden at the Oval Office on Wednesday. The pair met to discuss the transition of power – Trump will take office in January. 

The front pages are filled up with various political stories from Donald Trump’s Cabinet appointments, to the new role to be undertaken by billionaire Elon Musk. Online, there is running coverage of Trump’s picks – FOX News host Pete Hegseth will become the country’s new defence secretary, and Congressman Matt Gaetz will become attorney general.

Many of the papers report on the GOP winning the House of Representatives which now means they control both chambers of Congress (House and Senate) and with Trump in power in January, the Republicans will have little issues passing their agenda.

Council tax bills could rise by 5% after Labour keeps cap in place Labour has confirmed council tax rises will be kept at the 5%…

Chancellor Rachel Reeve’s Budget continues to be scrutinised as do other Labour plans across the print media today.

Ongoing coverage of US politics – from Trump’s meeting with Biden to the appointments being made to Cabinet, find space in the UK media landscape.

The back pages – and social media – are dominated by the latest from English football. The ongoing search for a presenter to replace Gary Lineker as Match of the Day host is heavily featured on social media. There’s also coverage of another leaked video of EPL referee David Cootes who appeared to be snorting a white powder in the video during the summer’s EUROS.

Thursday’s headlines are made up of a variety of domestic and international stories.

Chancellor Rachel Reeve’s budget continues to be scrutinised as does other Labour plans. There’s further coverage of the assisted dying bill and a handful of reports regarding the NHS and other medical stories.

Images of Donald Trump and Joe Biden meeting at the White House following Trump’s election victory last week feature on some of the front pages. Whilst a handful of newspapers report the latest from the US as their lead story.

There is also some very light coverage of the recent report from the US that says Israel is committing ‘crimes against humanity’ in Gaza.

Showbiz gossip makes up the tabloids with the latest from I’m a Celebrity and the death of actor Timothy West filling up the space.

Several tabloids – and the back pages – report on a shocking new video of David Cootes appearing to sort a white powder. Cootes – a Premier League referee – had already been suspended after a video emerged of his X-rated rant about Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp.

Republicans have officially won control of the US House of Representatives, securing the 218 seats needed for a majority. Alongside victories in the Senate and Donald Trump’s return to the White House as president-elect, the GOP now holds full control of the federal government.  

Billionaire Elon Musk has been tapped by Donald Trump to co-lead a new body aimed at overhauling government operations. The body aims to streamline bureaucracy and cut federal spending. Trump described the organisation as an external advisory body working alongside the White House and the Office of Management and Budget.

Politics dominate European news this morning, with reports that Germany will hold snap elections in February following the collapse of the coalition government.

The latest from the Russian invasion of Ukraine and ongoing fears over suspected “anti-Israeli” violence at football matches continue to fill the news sites.