Tuesday’s UK headlines are dominated by international stories with a sprinkling of domestic politics and royal stories.

France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen has expressed her outrage at being banned from running for public office for five years after being found guilty by a French court of embezzling EU funds. The UK media are assessing what this means for France’s far-right, noting that it’s unlikely to stop the rise, and questions linger from the public figures, including Elon Musk, over how much the outcome was politically motivated.

Tariffs dominate much of the global news today, ahead of Wednesday’s ‘liberation day’ (according to Donald Trump). US tariffs are set to hit every nation tomorrow; the stock markets are in panic, and Britain failed to secure a trade deal before the tariffs.

Prince Harry and Prince Andrew are in the news as Harry’s charity row rumbles on and Andrew’s accuser has been involved in a serious car accident and says she has four days to live.

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UK Welfare Cuts: Why the Government Prioritises Foreign Aid Over Its Own People

This Weeks News Briefing Editorial looks at the real cost of political priorities. How can a modern economy cut welfare like 3rd world economy.

UK welfare cuts are increasingly out of touch with the needs of the public, especially against the backdrop of rising foreign aid to Ukraine and increased NATO spending. This has left many Brits asking: why is our health and well-being not being prioritised?

The answer may be simpler—and more strategic—than it seems. When people are struggling to pay their bills and put food on the table, they have less time to question the actions of those in power.

By keeping the public in a state of financial insecurity, politicians maintain control while diverting spending towards areas that benefit their financial backers. But where is all our tax money actually going, and why are we always told to tighten our belts while government spending skyrockets?

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Trumpism: Shifting US Power Dynamics, Global Influence, and the New World Order

The United States, traditionally isolationist and safely sheltered by two vast oceans, has always decided and declared itself as a ruler, but never before has it pressed its claim so dramatically.

Trumpism is here to stay and will outlive his presidency. The reason for that is that his policies have shifted the dynamics in US politics so severely that now Democrats will have to adapt.

Le Pen GUILTY and banned from running for office for 5 years

Marine Le Pen guilty and barred from public office – reaction

There is widespread coverage of France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s political career after she was found guilty of embezzling EU funds and banned from running for public office for 5 years. It means her hopes of running in the 2027 election – in which she was considered one of

Marine Le Pen brought the far right to France’s front door

Marine Le Pen, leader of the National Rally party, was recently convicted by a French court of embezzling European Union funds, resulting in a five-year ban from holding public office. This ruling marks a significant setback for her political career and her ambitions for the presidency.

Le Pen defiant after being barred from office

Marine Le Pen has received an immediate five-year ban from public office after being found guilty of misappropriating €3 million in EU funds by a French court.

Prince Andrew accuser in car accident, only days to live

Several newspaper headlines report on Virginia Giuffre, the woman who accused Jeffery Epstein of sex trafficking her to Prince Andrew when she was a teenager. Giuffre said via her Instagram that she is in hospital following a serious car accident and only has four days to live. Her spokesperson said

Donald Trump plans for a third term despite the law

Donald Trump’s recent interviews in which he expressed he might seek a third term as president, despite US law limiting presidents to two terms in office, is dominating news everywhere – not just the United States.

His plans have been met with widespread criticism

Stock markets tumble as Trump tariffs loom

Stock markets in Asia and Europe have declined sharply as the 2 April implementation of US tariffs on imports approaches, with Japan’s Nikkei index dropping nearly 4% and the UK’s FTSE 100 reaching a two-week low.

Donald Trump threatens Russia with tariffs if ceasefire isn’t agreed within a month

Much of Monday’s headlines – in print and online – is dominated by the latest happenings in the Trump administration. As it has been since he took office, there are multiple stories about the US president, his team and what they are doing every day.

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Prince Harry charity row as Duke accused of bullying

There’s coverage of the fallout from the resignation of Prince Harry from Sentebale, the charity he co-founded. The charity’s chair, Dr Sophie Chandauka, gave interviews over the weekend and accused Harry of bullying and harassment and says he unleashed the “Sussex machine” on her.

Prince Harry accused of harassment and bullying at scale

Sentebale chair Dr Sophie Chandauka has accused Prince Harry of “harassment and bullying at scale” following his resignation from the charity, stating he initiated a damaging campaign against her without prior notification.

Andrew accuser: I’ve four days to live

Madness of King Don

Trump’s tariffs will hit Britain, admits PM

Scottish firms bracing for impact of new Trump tariffs

Furious Le Pen rails against ban on running for French presidency

Starmer admits Trump tariffs will hit UK this week

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🚨 BREAKING - Marine le Pen has been BARRED from public office, with immediate effect. Meaning 13 MILLION voters have been slapped in the face and told NO! By the establishment they voted should be torn down. The establishment cheered 🔥

In 2 months… 1 Destroyed NATO alliances 2 Sold out Palestinians in Gaza 3 Made enemies of Canada&Mexico; threatened2take Canada,Greenland&Panama Canal 4 Crashed stock market&tanked US economy 5 Released war plan info on Signal chat 6 Cluelessly lost 4 US soldiers in Lithuania

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Spring Statement 2025 reaction – Global trade war – Economic growth slashed in half

Spring Statement 2025 reaction – Thursday’s headlines are reacting to yesterday’s Spring Statement delivered by the chancellor.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced significant measures to address the UK’s economic challenges. Key points include a £14 billion plan

What can we expect in the Spring Statement 2025? – UK inflation figures – Trump team backlash

What can we expect in the Spring Statement 2025? – Wednesday’s Spring Statement, set to be announced by the chancellor this afternoon, dominates much of the UK news this morning. There is continued speculation over how severe the chancellor’s cuts

Ukraine-Russia air strikes – Spring Statement speculation – England 3-0 Latvia reaction

Tuesday’s headlines are heavily focused on what’s happening outside our little island, with heavy coverage of the latest airstrikes in Ukraine and the group chat blunder from top US officials.

A handful of headlines look ahead

Cuts to come in Spring Statement – PM told not to appease Trump – Canada snap election

A lot is happening this Monday morning with news across the UK being dominated by both domestic politics and international stories. The chancellor is making the headlines ahead of Wednesday’s Spring Statement, with the newspaper front pages speculating on what

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