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Cliff Notes Sir Keir Starmer is considering lifting the two-child benefit cap in the upcoming autumn budget, amid pressure to attract traditional Labour voters. Reform…

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Cliff Notes Sunderland secured their return to the Premier League with a 2-1 victory over Sheffield United, featuring a last-minute goal from 19-year-old Tom Watson.…

Cliff Notes A police officer is critically injured following a road traffic incident in Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, occurring around 10.20 pm on Thursday. Two men,…

Cliff Notes The two-child benefit cap has been a contentious issue for the Labour party, with lifting it potentially raising 350,000 children out of poverty…

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Cliff Notes Labour’s claimed increase of 3.6 million NHS appointments in eight months is reportedly less significant than 4.2 million appointments observed during the same…

Cliff Notes Al Sharpton reflects on the profound impact of George Floyd’s murder in May 2020, describing it as a moment of "humiliation and deep…

Cliff Notes The World Health Organisation reports nearly half a million people in Gaza facing catastrophic hunger and malnutrition, with aid efforts deemed insufficient amid…

Cliff Notes Eight individuals have been convicted in connection with the 2016 armed robbery of Kim Kardashian in Paris, with their sentences ranging from fines…

Cliff Notes A knife attack at Hamburg’s central train station has left twelve individuals injured, with six reported as life-threatening. The suspect, believed to be…

Cliff Notes President Trump’s threat of 50% tariffs on EU exports signals a return to aggressive trade negotiations via social media, raising potential retaliation concerns.…

Cliff Notes Dave Shapiro, co-founder of Sound Talent Group, was among six presumed dead in a private jet crash in San Diego, attributed to foggy…

Cliff Notes Donald Trump has threatened to implement 50% tariffs on the EU due to stalled trade talks, labelling the bloc as anti-US. He warned…

Friday’s front pages are reacting to the news of the handover of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. After months of wrangling, Keir Starmer has finally signed a treaty to hand over the territory. The UK and US will keep their military base on the island, paying £101 million a year, and securing a lease for at least the next 99 years.

Armed police responded to a report of a man with a crossbow at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow at approximately 6.30am on Friday.

Friday’s front page headlines offer a wide variety of domestic and international news with ongoing coverage of the UK handing over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands offering a clear political divide. 

Labour’s plans to free up prison spaces in England and Wales have outraged the right-wing papers boldly claim that sex offenders will be roaming the streets. 

There are discussions around benefits – including the two-child benefit cap, as well as coverage of potential tax rises, splashed on the front pages.

Good morning – let’s grab a coffee and catch up on what’s making headlines in the UK and beyond today.

There’s some relief on the way for households as energy bills are set to fall for the first time in a year. Ofgem has confirmed a 7% cut to the energy price cap from July, which means the average household in England, Scotland and Wales will see their annual bill drop by around £129.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signed a significant agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. As part of the deal, the UK will lease back the vital military base on Diego Garcia for £101 million a year, securing its use for an initial 99-year period.

In England, public sector workers are seeing a boost in their pay packets. Teachers and doctors will receive a 4% pay rise following recommendations from official pay review bodies. While education unions have largely welcomed the decision, they’ve warned that schools could face budget shortfalls without additional funding. Meanwhile, health unions have criticised a smaller 3.6% increase for NHS staff such as nurses and midwives.

On the global stage, tensions are rising after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a scathing attack on Keir Starmer and the leaders of France and Canada. Netanyahu accused them of siding with Hamas, following recent international criticism of Israel’s military actions. The comments came after two people were shot dead at the Israeli embassy in Washington, which has further strained diplomatic relations.

In the United States, the Trump administration has taken dramatic action against Harvard University, revoking its ability to enrol international students. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Harvard had failed to comply with immigration laws, while the university has called the move “unlawful” and a direct threat to academic freedom.

And finally, a suspect has been charged with the murder of two Israeli embassy staff members outside a Jewish museum in Washington DC. US prosecutors are treating the shooting as a hate crime and an act of terror, and have confirmed it’s a death penalty-eligible case. More charges are expected as the investigation continues.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has signed a major agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while leasing back the strategic military base on Diego Garcia for £101 million a year.

Doctors and teachers in England have been given a 4% pay rise after the government accepted recommendations from public sector pay review bodies.

Irish rap group Kneecap performed a surprise show in London despite member Liam O’Hanna facing a charge related to a flag supporting Hezbollah.