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Cliff Notes – US expels South Africa’s ambassador US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that South Africa’s ambassador to Washington, Ebrahim Rasool, is “no…

Cliff Notes The captain of the MV Solong, a 59-year-old Russian national, has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter following the ship’s collision…

NHS England will be abolished and brought under government control to reduce bureaucracy and cut costs.

Most of Friday’s front pages lead with the shocking news announced yesterday that the prime minister will scrap NHS England and bring it back under government control over the next two years. Many papers report on the amount of job losses the changes could see and how much cash that could free up.

On the international front, there’s room on almost all the front pages to reports that Russian President Vladamir Putin has agreed in principle to a ceasefire in Ukraine but has set out strong terms. He has also rejected having a direct phone call with Donald Trump, who has imposed more sanctions on Russia in a bid to get Putin to accept the US-proposed ceasefire deal.

Cliff Notes – Economy finds reverse gear in January The Economy finds reverse gear in January it contracted by 0.1% in January 2025, contrary to expectations…

Top Democrat backs Republican bill to avoid government shutdown but warns that the bill gives Trump and Elon Musk more power to cut government services.

Cliff Notes The list details candidates for the Central Finland regional elections, presenting a broad range of professionals, including teachers, healthcare workers, and engineers, predominantly…

Cliff Notes Keir Starmer has abolished NHS England to return oversight of the health service to ministers, aiming for greater accountability and reduced bureaucracy. The…

Cliff Notes Labour MP Kim Johnson urges a public inquiry into the historical injustice of black children wrongly designated as “educationally subnormal” and placed in…

Cliff Notes Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to abolish NHS England aims to eliminate bureaucratic duplication and restore direct democratic control over NHS management, with a…

Cliff Notes NHS England to be scrapped with management of health service returning to government, Starmer says The administrative body NHS England which runs the…

Cliff Notes The number of quangos in the UK has decreased by over 50% since 2010, yet more than 300 remain operational. The Conservative-Liberal Democrat…

Thursday’s newspapers are heavily dominated by the latest from politics. Several lead on the proposed welfare reforms and changes to the civil service that are expected to be announced in a speech today.

The reaction to Donald Trump’s steel tariffs also make several front pages with reports that the prime minister is trying to avoid reacting to the tariffs like our fellow European counterparts.

The Scottish newspapers are heavily dominated by the news that Nicola Sturgeon will not seek re-election to Holyrood next year. Many papers sum it up as an end of an era.

The back pages sum up the English clubs in the Champions League last night as PSG knocked out Liverpool on penalties and Aston Villa sailed through to the quarter-finals.

Jonathan Reynolds Corrects Record for Referring to Himself as Ex-Solicitor Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has formally corrected a parliamentary record from 2014, in which he…

Starmer to target ‘cottage industry of blockers’ in overhaul of regulators Labour leader Keir Starmer is planning an overhaul of the UK’s regulatory framework, targeting…

AI Should Replace Some Work of Civil Servants Under New Rules Under new regulations announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the government is set to…

Cliff Notes The committee voted 15 to 7 to remove the High Court judge’s oversight from the assisted dying bill, with Leadbeater asserting this change…

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US Peace Plan for Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin faces mounting pressure to end the war in Ukraine as a US peace proposal gains traction.…

Two stories dominate Wednesday’s front pages: the latest from Ukraine and the sentencing of Kyle Clifford.

Many of the tabloids choose to focus on Clifford, who was handed three life sentences with whole orders for the murder of his ex-partner, her sister and her mother. He was also found guilty of raping his ex-partner. The sentence means he’ll never be released from prison. The women were the wives and daughters of BBC horse racing commentator John Hunt, whose victim impact statement is quoted in many headlines this morning.

Manchester United’s new £2bn stadium is discussed on the front and back pages, as is Liverpool’s exit from the Champions League.

On the international front, a Ukraine- Russia ceasefire is on the table, awaiting Russia’s agreement, after peace talks involving the US in Saudi Arabia.

Trump’s ongoing tariff war with Canada also makes the front pages after he announced a 50% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminium. Trump’s announcements, which he’s since backtracked on, saw metal prices rise and the stock markets fall.

Tuesday’s headlines are dominated by the catastrophic collision in the North Sea, with detailed reports on the incident, rescue operation and environmental concerns.

As of this morning, fires are still burning, and one person remains missing.

Elsewhere, there’s coverage of other ongoing domestic stories, including the farmers’ protests and civil service cuts. Threats over AI and images of the Princess of Wales make several front pages.

The UK back pages cover last night’s Premier League match as Newcastle snagged all three points against West Ham.

The business newspapers focus on the stock markets as US recession fears sparked a market run-off.

Several papers report on the upcoming US- Ukraine talks being held in Saudi Arabia.

Cliff Notes Confirmation Vote and Background: The Senate confirmed Lori Chavez-DeRemer as U.S. labour secretary with a 67-32 vote. Key Responsibilities and Challenges: As head…

Cliff Notes Tensions are rising between Israel and the Trump administration as discussions about direct talks with Hamas are rekindled, raising concerns for Israeli officials…

Cliff Notes The government is set to introduce the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, aimed at enacting “seismic reforms” to expedite the planning process and facilitate…