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Thursday could be the hottest day of the year so far and the warmest start to May on record.

The British military has participated in joint airstrikes with the United States against Yemen’s Houthi rebels. This marks the first strike under the Biden administration involving the UK, targeting locations used for drone manufacturing near the Yemeni capital of Sanaa.

The “de minimis” rule exempts low-value imports from customs tariffs, with thresholds varying by country (£135 in the UK, $800 in the US).

The US Treasury has established an American-Ukrainian reconstruction investment fund, intended to bolster Ukraine’s economic recovery amid ongoing conflict with Russia.

Tony Blair’s recent comments on net zero have sparked headlines interpreting them as critical of Labour’s climate strategy, particularly ahead of local elections.

The King reflects on his “frightening experience” with cancer, emphasising the emotional toll it takes on patients and their families.

Abdullah Sabah Albadri, 33, has been charged with preparing terrorist acts and possession of bladed articles after attempting to access the Israeli embassy in London armed with two knives.

Bayoh probe turmoil amid police union fairness fear The long-running public inquiry into the events surrounding the death of a father-of-two in police custody has…

North American politics continues to feature heavily on the front pages as reports suggest a UK-US trade deal is a secondary priority, potentially harming the Labour government’s plans to secure a deal before the mid-May deadline. There are plenty of pictures of the Canadian election on the front pages as Mark Carney rides a patriotic surge to victory! Turns out Canadians don’t want to be bullied by Donald Trump and the threats of becoming the 51st state have forced the public into the arms of the Liberal party, which not long ago, looked certain to be defeated at the polls.

Former Labour Prime Minister Tony Blair is dominating much of the UK newspaper front pages this morning after his institute released a report arguing for a major rethink of net zero policies saying that limiting energy consumption and fossil fuel production is “doomed to fail.”

Wednesday is set to be another scorcher with the sun already blaring across the capital the soaring heat is expected all week across the UK. Most of us have our fingers crossed that the heat will last all weekend too – but until then let’s get down to business! 

So grab a coffee and let’s take a quick look at the headlines dominating the UK news this morning.

Richard Burrows, an 81-year-old convicted serial paedophile, could face a life sentence for multiple sexual offences against boys spanning from the 1960s to the 1990s.

A report criticises the UK government’s fragmented approach to climate change, highlighting a lack of effective measures to protect against flooding, overheating, and wildfires.

Paul Mangal, a 58-year-old man, was sentenced after a 22-month shoplifting spree at a Waterstones store in Haringey, stealing over £3,000 worth of goods.

Mike Peters, frontman of Welsh band The Alarm, passed away at 66 following a battle with blood cancer and lymphoma diagnosis last year.

A gas explosion in Yate near Bristol has destroyed a house, leaving three individuals hospitalised, though their injuries are not life-threatening.

FM calls on TRNSMT to axe band at centre of storm RAP trio Kneecap said condemnation from Downing Street and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is an “effort to derail…

Criticism of five-star Stormont swanning Stormont’s opposition leader has accused executive ministers of “swanning around the world and staying in opulent hotels” while the north’s…

Tuesday’s newspaper front pages are heavily dominated by the Spain and Portugal power outages but there are some domestic stories too! Several papers report a milkshake tax looms as the PM tries to tackle UK obesity while a handful of headlines report that sex criminals will be banned from asylum in the UK. 

Calls for Kneecap to be dropped from an upcoming festival lead several of the Irish and Scottish front pages as the Belfast band faces backlash for chanting about killing MPs and supporting Hezbollah and Hamas.

A significant fire erupted at an electrical substation in Maida Vale, west London, with 100 firefighters battling the blaze since 5:30 am Tuesday.

Almost all of Tuesday’s front pages in the UK cover the Spain and Portugal blackouts – with some right-leaning publications blaming net zero and others looking at the chaos caused by the blackouts. Much of the power has since been restored – although that’s not reflected on the front pages as they had already gone to print.

You might as well get used to it – the sun is out and it’s here to stay (for at least a week). As the sun rolls out across the UK today, it’s already clear blue skies across the capital. So, let’s grab a coffee and have a run-through of today’s news bulletins. 

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This week’s UK editorial captures the shifting sands of British politics and culture: Tory internal rifts delay manifesto plans, unions warn of a Faragist threat to workers’ rights, and divisions erupt over Gaza within the UK Jewish community.

Meanwhile, Britain’s cultural life blossoms with music festivals, outdoor theatre, and world-class art.

We also round up key political tweets, podcast insights into Britain’s shifting mood, and close with a dose of optimism for the spring season ahead.

The Local Government Association (LGA) calls for mandatory solar panel installation on new homes to cut household bills by £440 annually and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.